Automation

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.

Made4net WMS will manage highly automated, multi-national cold storage 3PL facilities for United Warehouse Automation.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Warehouse operators looking to find even more uptime for their mobile robots may have an option as CaPow enters the U.S. market. The perpetual motion power company says its system can provide 100% uptime with on-the-go charging.

Listen in as Jeff Bornino, President for North America at TMX Transform, discusses the supply chain challenges facing grocery as well as emerging best practices. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Listen in as Deb Williams, Radial’s regional vice president of fulfillment service delivery, discusses why the global 3PL is adopting NextGen technologies. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

As the largest ecommerce food service equipment and supplies dealer in the nation, WebstaurantStore’s mission is to offer busy foodservice professionals superior service, fast shipping, and the best selection and prices. Faced with continued growth and an extremely diverse order profile, WebstaurantStore turned to the CVP Impack Automated Packaging Solution for efficient packaging that is 7X faster than manual packing.

Challenges in finding available labor, combined with rising costs, prompted logistics service provider, iForce, and their client, The Works, to re-think their approach to achieving peak for the leading toys and stationery retailer. Ensuring reliable fulfilment would require a commitment to advanced automation including state-of-the-art, right-size packaging technology from Sparck.

Automation helps businesses save time and money and stand out from the competition. If you want to manage disruptions effectively, supply chain automation could be the key to your success. Download this white paper to learn more.

While many countries have implemented national AI strategies, not all countries and territories take the same approach to AI governance and regulation. Different approaches are connected to a country's existing institutions, including culture and value systems and economic considerations, e.g. regarding innovation. Before understanding what this means for businesses and their international operations, a few examples of emerging AI regulations are highlighted in this article.

There’s a lot going on out there with materials handling and the supply chain, so we did some looking around and came up with five startups with novel approaches to materials handling and the supply chain, they include two packaging innovations, drones for monitoring inventory, a new approach to safety and a 3D printing platform that focuses on minimalism in the supply chain.

E-commerce and fast delivery have become the norm across almost all industries. Automating repetitive tasks in your packaging line is essential to staying competitive and keeping up with the volume of customer orders. This nine-chapter e-book will offer you everything you need to know in a crash course on how to automate your packaging line.

Listen in as Softeon's chief technology officer Mark Fralick discusses the ins and outs of integrating automation. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

GXO CIO Mark Manduca talks company’s growth, role of automation in the supply chain.

The next frontier in warehouse automation is orchestration. It's the difference between an automated warehouse and a warehouse that is truly harnessing the power of automation. Warehouse orchestration seamlessly integrates various automation technologies with people and processes to drive real-time actions in a way that is intelligent, optimized and efficient. Download this paper to learn more.