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The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,
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.
Wendy’s To Test Drone Delivery in First U.S. Location
A Wendy's franchise in Virginia is testing food delivery via drone, with more locations possibly joining later this year.

Robotics Resources

Combat Labor Scarcity with Reliable Robotic Solutions in Your Warehouse
Dealing with labor scarcity and overwhelming productivity demands? Robots may be your ideal solution. Warehouse Robotics White Paper,...
5 Key Factors to Consider to Successfully Deploy Robotic Piece-Picking
This white paper presents five key factors to consider as part of a program to deploy robotic piece-picking....


Robotics News

Introducing IAM Robotics’ Collaborative AMR & Showcase Innovation Center
Tom Galluzzo, founder and CEO at IAM Robotics, discusses the current state of robotics and automation in the supply chain and previews an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that IAM will introduce later this year.

AutoStore Provides Dense Storage that Serves Micro-Fufillment to Large Regional Hubs
Bastian Solutions’ VP of Global Sales Greg Conner outlines the challenges that warehouse operators are facing and shows how advanced material handling technology helps them overcome these hurdles.

Mobile Picking and Transport Robot
Swift works like a human order picker, moving through inventory aisles, finding the right products, picking them into a tote, and then transporting that tote downstream for packaging and shipment.

Bastian Solutions is Now a Global AutoStore Integrator
In an ever-changing marketplace, retailers are always looking for the ‘next best thing’ to keep up with customer demands. As the leading North American AutoStore integrator—with more bots, more bins and more ports in the field—Bastian Solutions is excited to begin a new global chapter with AutoStore.

5 Ways Technology Advancement Disrupts Transport and Logistics Business Models
In the world where we are in, it is impossible for transport and logistics companies to compete without first staying clear of the complex processes, and old IT systems.

Using Inventory Accuracy and Yard Automation to Fight the COVID-19 Chaos
In an uncertain world where supply chain disruption is becoming a certainty, here’s how good inventory management enabled by automation can help companies gain the supply chain visibility they need to keep the wheels turning.

How to Use AMRs to Improve Safety and Productivity in Logistics
Workplace safety and productivity go hand-in-hand, and while manually operated material handling equipment can undergo a great deal of wear-and-tear for a variety of reasons, many are turning to automated solutions.

Honeywell Intelligrated Showcases Next-Generation DC Technology
Matt Wicks (left), Chief Robotics Solutions Architect, Honeywell Intelligrated discussing workforce optimization, robotic integration and industrial internet of things (IIoT) connectivity in the distribution and fulfillment space.

Amazon’s Highly Automated Robotic Fulfillment Center - Delivering Customer Preference Experience
Visiting Amazon’s Robotic Fulfillment Center, North Haven, Connecticut; the materials handling systems and robots are impressive, but what makes Amazon Amazon is delivering customer experience, you don't get that by automation alone.

The Supply Chain of the Future: Integrated and Automated
The changes occurring in the warehouse today will need to extend upstream to production processes and downstream through last mile delivery.

Same-Day Delivery Implications for the U.S. Postal Service
The future is now when it comes to the myriad decisions and factors that influence both same- and next-day shipping, and each day represents a new chapter in that journey while balancing time, resources, and costs all at once.


Top Six Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2020
The supply chain technology trends for 2020 reflect the growing demands for more service, more value, faster shipping, cheaper shipping, and an unrelenting pace to predict what’s going to happen next - in this article, we take a look at the top six trends.

Logistics Service Providers and the Benefit of 5G Technology
5G, the fifth generation of cellular technology, isn’t an inapplicable concept or technology - it’s going to be widely adopted across multiple industries, including logistics, and has the potential to transform how your business operates.


Logistics Trends to Watch in 2020 – Staying Competitive
This article delves deeper into logistics trends then-now-and-into-the-future to help you stay ahead of the 2020 curve when competing to deliver superior customer service and grow your business.

5 Impacts of Autonomous Freight Trucking on Supply Chains
Autonomous trucking is a new technology that can truly benefit every step of supply chain management, it will bring large reductions in costs for companies and potentially address many of the issues facing the transportation and logistics industries.

Amazon $pending Billions on Shipping Your Orders
Amazon revealed yesterday that it will invest nearly $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter alone for its one-day shipping initiative, which is replacing the traditional 2-day core Amazon Prime membership benefit.

Introducing Ware: Automating Warehouse Inventory Tracking with Drone Technology
At Ware, we are building technology to help warehouses increase the efficiency of their operations so they can keep up with - and even dictate - the pace at which modern supply chains are evolving.

Warehouse Drones: Real-Time Inventory Tracking by Air
Aerial robots are enabling organizations to use employees more efficiently and improve inventory accuracy in a world where consumers want everything now.


Featured Companies

Robotics Business Review
Robotics Business Review, part of WTWH Media, is passionate about providing the world’s business and technology leaders with the latest news, balanced opinion and expert analysis of the global robotics industry. RBR reports on science, engineering, breakthrough technology, business…
Center for Automotive Research
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) produces industry-driven research and analyses; develops forecasts; fosters dialogue and convenes forums; and publicly disseminates our research through conferences, events, and the media. Our mission is to educate, inform and advise industry stakeholders, policy…
RightHand Robotics
RightHand Robotics is a leader in providing end-to-end solutions that reduce the cost of e-commerce order-fulfillment of electronics, apparel, grocery, pharmaceuticals, and countless other industries. Unlike traditional factory robots that can be complex to set up and are singly purposed,…
nuTonomy
nuTonomy is the leading developer of state-of-the-art software for self-driving vehicles founded by two world-renowned experts in robotics and intelligent vehicle technology, Drs. Karl Iagnemma and Emilio Frazzoli of MIT. nuTonomy is developing the first-of-its-kind complete solution for providing point-to-point…
Integrated Systems Design
ISD - Integrated Systems Design expertise ranges from handling and picking pieces (eaches), cases, pallets, build lines, and special or custom handling solutions. Products and services include: automatic storage and retrieval (ASRS), conveyor, robotics, batch stations, automatic inserters and printers,…
Tesla
Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 by a group of engineers in Silicon Valley who wanted to prove that electric cars could be better than gasoline-powered cars. With instant torque, incredible power, and zero emissions, Tesla’s products would be cars…
Kodiak Robotics
We are developing autonomous technology for long-haul trucking. Our team is highly experienced and comes from the leading technology companies in the space.
Robopac
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,…
Manufacturing Institute
The Manufacturing Institute’s Close the Skills Gap framework addresses the current and future skills and workforce development gaps through the three pillars: image, quality and policy. In addition, the Institute offers a variety of toolkits for employers, educators and…
Seegrid
Seegrid combines autonomous mobile robots, enterprise software, and best-in-class services for a complete, connected material handling automation solution. With millions of autonomous production miles driven and zero personnel safety incidents, Seegrid Palion AMRs are reliable, flexible, and proven.
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