Automation

GXO Logistics has implemented a first-of-its-kind robotics solution for a major global sporting goods retailer in Europe.

Launched last July, MeRA leverages large language models to automate responses to customer inquiries, significantly reducing agent handle time by 50 percent.

The company will join Motion’s business unit, Motion Automation Intelligence, enabling expansion in the Mid-Atlantic.

Berkshire Grey and S&H Systems present a webinar showcasing how their Robotic Put Wall systems offer a cost-effective solution to aging pick-to-light systems, delivering significant labor savings, space efficiency, minimal IT impact, and up to 30-40% batch pick efficiency gain, with seamless integration into existing infrastructure and scalable automation.

Berkshire Grey and S&H Systems present a webinar showcasing how their Robotic Put Wall systems offer a cost-effective solution to aging pick-to-light systems, delivering significant labor savings, space efficiency, minimal IT impact, and up to 30-40% batch pick efficiency gain, with seamless integration into existing infrastructure and scalable automation.

GXO and Conair open a massive distribution center in Maryland, set to create 700 jobs and enhance regional logistics.

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

Over the years, Comau has increasingly focused on implementing key technology enablers that transform conventional robotics into advanced robotics.

Boscov’s Department Stores DC makes gains from new sortation, controls and software plus racked order processing area.

Over the years, Comau has increasingly focused on implementing key technology enablers that transform conventional robotics into advanced robotics.

MHI’s Modex 2024 saw a record-shattering number of registered manufacturing and supply chain professionals, reaching a total of 48,733. The event, held March 11 to 14 in Atlanta, saw attendees engaged with 1,200 exhibitors showcasing the latest supply chain technology and innovation across three halls and 580,000 net square feet at the Georgia World Congress Center. This was the largest Modex event to date for MHI, with 32% more registered visitors than Modex 2022. Here’s a look at some of what our editors saw at the...

Utilizing technology to solve supply chain problems or seize new business opportunities for consumer products companies.

A survey from Descartes found that 54% of supply chain and logistics companies are attempting to automate tasks as a way to improve worker productivity and address labor shortages.

While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.

Walmart and Swisslog are teaming up for a third time to implement automation at the retail giant's new Texas milk processing facility.