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Automation Top Stories

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.

Automation Resources

Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the...
Digital Warehouse Management
In this eBook we explore digital warehouse management which allows one to optimize complex warehouse operations, manage micro-fulfillment...


Automation News

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.

Tompkins Robotics Unveils PickPallet
Tompkins Robotics launched PickPallet, streamlining warehouse operations with precision pallet movement and advanced navigation for increased efficiency.

The Struggle With Supply Chain Automation
Despite technological advancements, Supply chain professionals are still struggling with manual tracking, technology adoption, and disruption preparation.

Advanced Automation and Motion Control in the Warehouse
Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media's supply chain group, is joined by Emmet Stiff, New Business Development Manager at Regal Rexnord, a leader in automation and motion control.

Advances in Technology Needed for 24/7 Warehouse Operations
Automation offers an opportunity for continuous operation in warehouse operations, but solving downtime still represents a challenge.

The Future of Automation in Fulfillment Centers
In this MODEX Preview podcast, Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media's supply chain group, engages in a discussion with Art Eldred, VP & Growth Officer at VARGO®.

DHL Supply Chain Deploys Cobot to Optimize Picking Process
DHL Supply Chain is deploying cobots from Robust.AI in its warehouses. Carter is able to assist humans in picking activities, but also suggest workflow changes as orders change.

Talking Materials Handling: What will the DC of Tomorrow Look Like?
Listen in as Vanderlande's Andy Lockhart discusses the future of warehouse automation. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Key Considerations to Ponder Before Automating Warehouses
Warehouse efficiency is enhanced by six crucial factors that signal when the time is right to embrace automation.

Combat The Labor Crisis With Automation
Automating your packaging systems can help you combat the labor crisis while staying ahead of your competition and increasing efficiency in the workplace.

Agility Robotics’ 5-foot-9 Robot Digit Starts Work in GXO Logistics Warehouse
GXO Logistics will pilot Digit, a human-centric robot from Agility Robotics, in warehouse operations at a SPANX facility in Georgia.

Packsize - X5® Automated Packaging Solution 2023 Winner
Packsize recognized for advancements in materials handling systems and equipment within manufacturing, distribution centers and warehouses.

Omnichannel Fulfillment Leads to Growth and Profitability for Retailers
Retailer Psycho Bunny has found success with the deployment of an omnichannel inventory management tool from Desposco.

Hybrid Automation Blends Technology and Human Labor for Optimal Efficiency
The push to optimize warehouse operations is most effective when humans continue to work alongside automated tools, a new report from Newcastle Systems has found.

Supply Chain Software for Automated Cold Storage Warehouses
Made4net WMS will manage highly automated, multi-national cold storage 3PL facilities for United Warehouse Automation.

Automation is Filling the Labor Gap Ahead of Peak Season
Automation is being used to upskill and retain the current workforce, but it is also being deployed to fill critical labor gaps that continue to grow, up 30% in 2023.

Transforming the Factory - Part 2
On this episode, Alix Partners’ Kandice Lord and Abhinav Agrawal discuss the NextGen technologies that are transforming today’s factory into tomorrow’s smart factory.

Digital Warehouse Management
In this eBook we explore digital warehouse management which allows one to optimize complex warehouse operations, manage micro-fulfillment centers, maximize labor resources, and streamline task execution for both humans and robotics.


Featured Companies

FlexLink
FlexLink is a global provider of production logistics solutions enhancing total efficiency to our customers’ production. Since January 2012, FlexLink is a part of the Coesia Group. Our approach is based on streamlining the material and information flows in a production…
Robopac
A leader in the design, production, and service of shrink and stretch packaging equipment. We offer a full line of configurable machinery to stretch wrap, pack, palletize, erect, and seal any product in the food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical,…
Bizagi
At Bizagi we’ve been helping companies to digitally transform since before the term was invented. We know that digital transformation is really about changing the way your business works. That means transforming and automating your processes. Bizagi's industry-leading low-code…
SDI
SDI is a comprehensive Logistics, Consulting, Engineering, Materials Handling, Warehouse Managements, Software, and Integration Company. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, SDI Industries also has offices in Mexico, South America and India to address your logistical needs. Solutions provided to our…
Witron
For more than 40 years, WITRON has been developing highly dynamic and innovative logistics and order picking systems for retail and industry. Logistics systems that generate sustainable competitive advantages for our customers. Planning and realizing the best solutions is dependent upon…
Locus Robotics
Leveraging years of direct warehouse operations experience and deep firsthand knowledge of warehouse robotics, Locus Robotics Corporation has engineered a new approach to mission critical fulfillment operations. The Locus solution delivers greater throughput, reduced costs and unparalleled flexibility in moving…
OTTO Motors
OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath, provides self-driving vehicles designed exclusively for indoor material transport. The vehicles operate with infrastructure-free navigation, offering intelligent, safe, efficient, and reliable transportation for industrial centers. Proprietary hardware, software, and services are delivered to provide…
Daifuku
Since 1937, Daifuku has focused on material handling – the movement of finished goods and work in progress. Our world-class systems lead the industry by combining conveying, storage, sorting, picking and controls. Our products serve customers in a range of industries and…
TAKE Supply Chain
TAKE Supply Chain offers manufacturers, logistics providers and their trading partners 360-degree, cloud-based visibility into the performance of their shared supply chain. The tight integration of our OneSCM® and Gemini Series® solutions with customers’ existing business systems creates a single…
inVia Robotics
inVia Robotics is an award-winning automation company that provides the next generation of warehouse optimization solutions. Our system leverages autonomous mobile robots and AI-driven warehouse orchestration software to help e-commerce businesses and 3PLs automate and optimize material flow across fulfillment…
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The Ultimate WMS Checklist: Find the Perfect Fit
The Ultimate WMS Checklist: Find the Perfect Fit
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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report 2024
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report 2024
We’ve researched the five biggest trends in the supply chain space this year, and, drawing on our expertise in procurement and...

Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
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...
An Inside Look at Dropshipping
An Inside Look at Dropshipping
Korber Supply Chain’s introduction to the world of dropshipping. While dropshipping is not for every retailer or distributor, it does provide...
C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
What trends you should be focusing on in 2024 depends on how far you are on your yard and dock management journey. This...
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