Tompkins Robotics Unveils PickPallet
Tompkins Robotics launched PickPallet, streamlining warehouse operations with precision pallet movement and advanced navigation for increased efficiency.
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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.
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Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
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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.
Medline Executives Schwartz, Slattery to Deliver NextGen Keynote
Medline executives Daniel Schwartz and Kate Slattery will kick off the NextGen Supply Chain Conference with an inside look at how the company is reinventing its healthcare supply chain.
Transforming the Factory
On the first of two episodes looking at the smart factory of the future Alix Partners’ Kandice Lord and Abhinav Agrawal discuss the forces driving nearshoring, reshoring and friend shoring and the strategies manufacturers are devising to cope with them.
Unlocking the Benefits of a Microservices Based WMS for Warehouse Automation
Discover Pivotree's WMS solution, a modular, microservices-based WMS that gives organizations the flexibility to automate operations, address business needs and optimize systems one capability at a time.
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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,…
Vanderlande provides warehouse automation solutions for today’s most dynamic e-commerce, retail and omnichannel customers. Our fully integrated portfolio solves the complex needs of the world’s leading companies by seamlessly integrating innovative systems, configurable software and full life-cycle services.…
OMRON Industrial Automation: As part of the global Omron Corporation, Omron Automation & Safety is a worldwide company and leading manufacturer of technologically advanced industrial automation products and application expertise. With its Pan Americas headquarters in Illinois, USA, Omron Automation …
WorldSource is your single source for analysis, design, engineering, implementation and support of automated material handling systems designed to minimize operational costs and enhance supply chain performance.
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…
Westfalia Technologies, Inc. excels at designing and delivering customized systems to enable companies to organize inventory, optimize space and increase efficiency in every aspect of their warehousing operations. We can work with you to implement a warehouse automation solution in…
TGW Logistics Group is a leading systems provider of highly automated, flexible solutions supporting distribution and fulfillment for leading retailers and global brands in ecommerce, apparel, general merchandise and grocery. Since 1969 TGW has been implementing innovative solutions from small material…
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…
OPEX Corporation is a recognized global technology leader in high-speed mailroom automation, document imaging, and material handling. The OPEX Perfect Pick™ is a unique, automated, high-speed, goods-to-man, piece picking solution based on proven iBOT™ delivery technology.
Savant Automation, Inc. sells, engineers, installs, and services a full line of Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems including automatic guided carts, unit load carrier, tow units, fork units and automatic truck loading units. As a full-service, turnkey AGV system supplier, Savant…
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Starbucks as an Example of the Value Chain Model
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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...
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