Configura receives IT innovation award for material handling software

Grand Rapids, Michigan – Configura has been honored with the MHI Innovation Award for Best IT Innovation at MODEX 2024, North America's largest material handling and supply chain conference. The award was presented for Configura's CET Material Handling software, designed for the intralogistics, warehousing, and distribution center sectors.

The recognition highlights the software's capability to assist users in designing and implementing future warehouse solutions. The MHI Innovation Awards aim to showcase the latest products and services in the manufacturing and supply chain industries. Configura's software was selected from nearly 200 submissions for its advanced features and contribution to the field.

CET Material Handling utilizes Parametric Graphical Configuration (PGC) technology for its 2D and 3D design functionalities, which aims to reduce errors and streamline the design process. The software includes real-time Bill of Materials and pricing, accelerating project completion and improving accuracy.

MODEX 2024 brought together thousands of industry professionals and companies to exhibit the latest in automation and material handling technologies. Configura demonstrated its software's ease of use in designing entire warehouses, from racking to conveyors, with instant visualization and automatic bill of materials generation.

Configura is a global software developer providing space-planning solutions for various industries. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with global sales and operations.