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Automation Top Stories

Week in Review: Baltimore Bridge Price Tag, FTC Fines Williams-Sonoma, and More
Take one last look at last week's top stories including robots helping humans in the warehouse, Peleton vs. Flexport, and delivery discontent.
GXO and Conair Open Maryland’s Largest Distribution Center
GXO and Conair open a massive distribution center in Maryland, set to create 700 jobs and enhance regional logistics.
Robots are Enhancing Human Workers, Not Replacing Them
The future is here - and autonomous robots are taking on all the strenuous tasks so humans can focus on the more analytical ones.
Meet Bluicity: The Startup That’s Predicting and Perfecting the Supply Chain
In this week's Startup Spotlight, we profile Bluicity, a company digitalizing logistics to ensure quality and reduce waste in supply chains.

Automation Resources

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...


Automation News

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.

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.


Featured Companies

Lightning Pick
Lightning Pick is the leading provider of light-directed systems in North America, with a growing international user community. For over 30 years we’ve developed innovative solutions for world-class companies across a broad range of industries, setting new standards for productivity,…
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…
Wynright
Wynright Corporation is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With more than 200 engineers in-house, we design, manufacture, integrate and install a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions, offering both Wynright-branded and third-party equipment…
DMLogic
DMLogic helps clients reach the highest levels of productivity and efficiency within the four walls of the warehouse from design to implementation to support. Ranging from prescription drugs to auto parts, DMLogic creates a flawless flow of identification, sorting, tracking,…
Advantech
With its 35 years of global leadership as an original design manufacturer, Advantech iLogistics division offers its TREK line of purpose-built vehicle PCs that come with certifications, power handling, and connectivity for demanding vehicle conditions for Supply Chain, Public Transit Agency,…
Jabil
Jabil is a global product solutions company providing comprehensive services to electronics and technology companies in a broad range of industries. Jabil helps customers turn ideas into products with its wide breadth of design, manufacturing and product management capabilities; allowing…
Sapient Automation
Sapient Automation is dedicated to providing organizations with “unfair” competitive advantages by providing benchmark setting intelligent automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) integrated solutions. Developing high speed automation processes, material handling solutions and system design are the cornerstones of Sapient…
System Logistics
System Logistics, a division of System Group, is a leading provider of automated material handling systems for warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing operations worldwide. We manufacture and develop a complete line of hardware and software solutions designed to streamline your…
Korber Supply Chain
Körber Supply Chain uniquely provides a broad range of proven, end-to-end supply chain solutions fitting any business size, strategy, or appetite for growth. Capable of delivering not just software, but automation, voice, robotics, and materials handling – plus the expertise…
Radley Corporation
Radley develops and implements Manufacturing, Warehouse and EDI software solutions aimed at improving productivity for your business. Eliminate manual tasks and time-consuming paperwork to efficiently manage inventory, warehouse tasks, labor tracking, data collection and more!
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Featured Downloads

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...
Packsize on Demand Packing Solution for Furniture and Cabinetry Manufacturers
Packsize on Demand Packing Solution for Furniture and Cabinetry Manufacturers
In this industry guide, we’ll share some of the challenges manufacturers face and how a Right-Sized Packaging On Demand® solution can...
Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Revamp warehouse operations with composable commerce. Say goodbye to legacy systems and hello to modernization.
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