Efficiency Redefined: The Impact of Hybrid Automation in Warehouses
From workstations to wearables, warehouses are adapting to increasing demands and a changing workforce—one worker and one technology at a time.
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U.S. Manufacturing is Growing but Employment Not Keeping Pace
While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.
Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.
Spotlight Startup: Cart.com is Reimagining Logistics
Starting a company is hard work. We sat down with Cart.com co-founder Remingtom Tonar to discuss his company's early success, growing pains, and more.
Walmart and Swisslog Expand Partnership with New Texas Facility
Walmart and Swisslog are teaming up for a third time to implement automation at the retail giant's new Texas milk processing facility.
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Efficiency Redefined: The Impact of Hybrid Automation in Warehouses
From workstations to wearables, warehouses are adapting to increasing demands and a changing workforce—one worker and one...
Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the...
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Transforming Warehousing with AI: Five Key Reasons to Adopt Now
In this blog , Locus Robotics explores the benefits of using artificial intelligence in the warehouse.
U.S. Manufacturing is Growing but Employment Not Keeping Pace
While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.
Maximize Warehouse Space with Mezzanine Automation: Expert Tips
Warehouse Challenges continue with increased rents and limited storage space, making fulfillment difficult. In addition the increase in eCommerce is also exacerbating the problem. Locus Robotics has the solution maximizing existing space with mezzanine automation.
Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.
Spotlight Startup: Cart.com is Reimagining Logistics
Starting a company is hard work. We sat down with Cart.com co-founder Remingtom Tonar to discuss his company's early success, growing pains, and more.
Walmart and Swisslog Expand Partnership with New Texas Facility
Walmart and Swisslog are teaming up for a third time to implement automation at the retail giant's new Texas milk processing facility.
Taking Stock of Today’s Robotics Market and What the Future Holds
Humanoid robots are the future, but there is still work to do to develop them. In the meantime, companies should not wait to invest in today's robotics solutions.
Walmart Unleashes Autonomous Lift Trucks at Four High-Tech DCs
Walmart announced that it will deploy 19 autonomous lift trucks at four DCs, enhancing efficiency and transforming the way employees work.
AI Not a Priority for Retailers and CPG Companies
A new study reveals that retailers and CPG companies still don't recognize AI's potential to manage shifts in consumer demand.
UPS Announces Plans to Close Around 200 US Facilities
UPS will invest $9 billion in automation, targeting efficiency and savings, while closing 200 U.S. facilities.
How Manufacturing Companies are Staying Ahead of the Curve
Rockwell released its annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, revealing a focus on new technologies to build resilience, drive growth, and more.
Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the warehouse, enabling automation technologies and people to work together seamlessly, can address these issues.
Gartner Unveils Top Trends in Supply Chain Technology
Gartner released its supply chain technology trends for 2024, including everything from sustainability to cyber extortion to (even more) AI.
How Automation and Software are Solving Supply Chain Productivity Challenges
Listen in as Fortna CEO Rob McKeel explains how automation is tackling challenges and driving productivity in the supply chain. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.
Keys to Keeping Talent in the Warehouse
How companies are exploring trends like automation and upskilling to shape the future of warehouse employment.
The Power of Intelligent Locker Solutions and Electronic Key Cabinets
Michael Levans, is joined by Brian Davidson, Regional Sales Manager at Traka Americas, in a conversation that explains how intelligent locker solutions and electronic key cabinets are evolving in today's hectic operations environment.
NECS and Körber to Establish Largest Automated Freezer Warehouse in Vietnam
New Era Cold Storage Joint Stock Company (NECS) partners with Körber to create Vietnam’s largest automated freezer warehouse.
Locus Robotics Unveils New Warehouse Optimization Tool
Locus Robotics introduces LocusHub Engine, utilizing AI for real-time warehouse insights and efficient automation optimization.
Talking Materials Handling: Putting Tomorrow’s Automation to Work Today
Listen in as Jordan Frank, co-founder of Zion Solutions Group, discusses the state of automation and the technologies he thinks will change the future of warehousing and distribution.
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A Simpler, Smarter and Better Warehouse Automation Solution Symbotic uses a disruptive and technological superior approach to automating warehouses that enables manufacturers, retailers and distributors to significantly simplify operations and reduce costs while increasing their ability to sort, store and…
ABB robots enable customers to implement efficient manufacturing systems that sustainably produce high-quality products. The company’s range of products and solutions for lean manufacturing cover the range from body-in-white to the final assembly of complete car bodies. They improve…
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Suning was founded in 1990. After decades of development and transformation, Suning continues its business growth across six industries, including Retail, Real Estate, Media and Entertainment, Investment, Sports and Financial Services. At present, Suning has two listed companies, namely Suning Commerce…
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KNAPP operates internationally in the field of warehouse automation and warehouse logistics software. The company has about 2,100 employees worldwide, and has top companies from various sectors as customers including Avon Cosmetics, Olymp, Hugo Boss, Hermes Fulfilment, Coca-Cola, L’Oréal,…
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Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
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