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Automation Top Stories

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.
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.

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

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

Talking Supply Chain: Technology powers contract logistics growth
GXO CIO Mark Manduca talks company’s growth, role of automation in the supply chain.

Warehouse orchestration; The Next Frontier in Warehouse Evolution
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.

Explore warehousing trends and innovative GreyOrange solutions
Robotic Automation for Order Picking. The warehouse fulfillment orchestration platform allows bots to travel along an optimized path to multiple locations and floors to allow the correct picks & transfers at the right time. Inventory visibility and control that allows your operations to process all inventory from a single area seamlessly. Download this ebook to learn more.

How Roaming Shuttles Improve Order Fulfillment Operations
Implementing this goods-to-person automated storage and retrieval technology improves customer experience, optimizes operations, and maximizes profitability.

Talking Materials Handling: The State of Robotics
Listen in as Crystal Parrott, chair of The Robotics Group at MHI, discusses the state of warehouse robotics and MMH’s annual robotics survey, Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

SnapControl easily integrates any robotic device or system
SnapControl is a multiagent orchestration platform that provides a device agnostic, unified approach to automation.

Talking Materials Handling: What’s up with Private Equity
Listen in as THL's Jim Carlisle discusses the investments his firm has made in supply chain, and his outlook for the future. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock are hosts.

The Warehouse of the Future
The following White Paper seeks to paint a picture of the ideal warehouse of the future and highlight how the warehousing and automation industries can unite to overcome challenges and achieve positive advancements for the entire warehouse sector.

The Blue Dot Consumer: A Discussion with Ken Hughes
How the shifting values of today's modern consumer will impact the warehouse solutions of tomorrow.

Automate Your Warehouse With Low Risk
At its foundation, customer satisfaction means speed and simplicity. Only automation can meet both these challenges and future-proof systems to ensure consistent operations and place distribution as a strategic lever. Download this doc to learn more about warehouse automation.

Improve your Order Fulfillment Operation with Roaming Shuttles
In this special podcast, Vanderlande’s Jake Heldenberg, discusses the role shuttles can play in optimizing warehouse operations and reducing the cost of labor.

3 Questions To Evaluate When Choosing Warehouse Automation for Vertical Space Utilization
Modern innovations in warehouse robotics have led to an emergence of Vertical AMRs (also known as shuttle AMRs). Consider these 3 questions to help you evaluate the right automation technology for the best utilization of vertical space with flexibility and without compromising throughput.

E-Commerce Automation for a Post-Pandemic World
Robotic based automation solutions enable the flexibility to effectively manage both seasonal and sustained growth.

Matching Shuttle Technologies to Applications
Implementations of shuttle-based automated storage and retrieval systems for goods-to-person order fulfillment - particularly in direct-to-consumer e-commerce applications - are on the rise.

Robotic Piece Picking Solutions
Bastian Solutions SmartPick™ reimagines order fulfillment with artificial intelligence and robotic technology.

New Goods-to-Robot Systems Take E-Fulfillment to the Next Level
Over two decades ago, the internet made its way into households, retail, and manufacturing environments, providing a foundation for commerce to occur in a more rapid and convenient fashion; since then, ecommerce has undoubtedly become the platform of choice for procuring everything from household products to industrial equipment.

How Goods-to-Person Automation Addresses Variable Retail Fulfillment Challenges
The future is not guaranteed; if retail warehousing and distribution operations hadn’t figured that out before the pandemic, then they definitely know it now.

6 Ways FASTPICK Future-Proofs Retail Fulfillment Against the Unpredictable
Among the many global shortages, you’ve probably noticed there’s been a distinct lack of reliable crystal balls to help retailers and their warehousing and distribution operations gain better insights into a wildly varied and unpredictable future.

Prepare for an Unpredictable Retail Future with Goods-to-Person Automation
This white paper explores how retail distribution and fulfillment centers can confidently address the challenges and uncertainties associated with volatile future demand.


Featured Companies

Miebach Consulting
The Miebach Consulting Group was founded in 1973 in Frankfurt, Germany by Dr. Ing. Joachim Miebach to provide logistics and supply chain consulting as well as material flow engineering services for large and medium-sized companies on a global scale. Miebach -…
Dearborn Mid-West Company
Dearborn Mid-West Company (DMW) is the sought after partner for the design, integration and installation of complex material handling systems for hard working industries in North America and abroad. Key industries served include: Automotive, Industrial, Unit Material Handling and Construction.…
DENSO Robotics
As one of the world’s largest automotive parts manufacturers, DENSO has been a leader and pioneer in manufacturing automation, including the design and manufacturing of industrial robot arms, since the 1960s. DENSO is also the world’s largest user…
RIOS INTELLIGENT MACHINES
RIOS INTELLIGENT MACHINES is a technology company that provides automation for factory assembly lines, warehouses, and logistics/supply chain operations. RIOS’ dexterous, AI-powered robots have been adapted for use cases around manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, and food & beverage services. RIOS…
OMRON
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 …
KUKA Systems
KUKA Systems North America LLC. is a leading World-wide supplier of assembly and welding systems, and other related machinery, servicing the Automotive, Aerospace, Alternative Energy and Manufacturing industries.
Dematic
Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the intelligent and connected supply chain. The company employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to design, build and support technology solutions that enhance material and information flow.…
Swisslog
Swisslog delivers data-driven & robotic solutions for your logistics automation alongside reliable, modular service concepts. Collaborating with forward-thinking companies, we are committed to setting new standards in warehouse automation to provide future-proof products and solutions. As part of the KUKA…
Carter Control Systems
Carter Control Systems, CCS is a leading provider of automated material handling and industrial automation solutions to customers around the country. Headquartered in Frederick, MD, we provide a full range of equipment, controls and software that helps customers address all…
Fujitsu
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services. Approximately 155,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to…
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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...
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