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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

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. While the technology is approaching plug-and-play status, it’s important to think about how you will operationalize and use robots to maximize their benefits—both from the perspective of how they will interact with your team as well as how they will integrate with your virtual warehouse execution systems.

Robotic Piece-Picking Systems for the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Robotic piece-picking offers an automated, effective method for minimizing economic impact while keeping goods flowing out the door as part of an overall path toward a digitized supply chain. Download this paper to learn if a robotic picking system is ready to go to work in your warehouse.

Bastian Solutions SmartPick™: Reimagine Order Fulfillment with Artificial Intelligence
Bastian Solutions SmartPick™ robotic piece picking solution is the next generation of fast and accurate order fulfillment.

Breathing New Life into the Retail High Street with Micro Fulfilment Centres & Robotic Automation
Could micro fulfillment centers and robots breathe a new glorious life into the High Street, turning the problem of returns from online retail into new opportunities, I say 'yes they can.'

The Key to Warehouse Robots? Software
On this episode, A.K. Schultz, David Pepper and Florian Pestoni discuss why it takes robotics software, and not just robots, to get the most from a robotics fleet. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

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.

Alternative Strategies to Combat Labor Force Shortages for Third-Party Logistics Providers, 3PLs
Amidst the labor shortage challenges resulting from The Great Resignation, recent research found that 73% of third-party logistics providers view acquiring new customers as their biggest priority in 2022, without the staff, however, doing so will be tough.

Top 10 Trends in Robotic Warehouse Automation 2.0
Robotic warehouse automation can help meet the demand for space and increase productivity and in the face of real estate and labor pressures, automated warehouses are becoming increasingly necessary.

GreyOrange Named the Leader in 2022 Global Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Market Analysis
Quadrant Knowledge Solutions recognizes GreyOrange as an industry leader for its GreyMatter™ Software and Ranger™ Robots.

The Demographic Drought Bridging the Gap in our Labor Force
In this paper, we look at why employers must be active and transparent in the recruitment process, engaging people on the sidelines by meeting people where they are and offering flexible work options and competitive benefits.

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.

AI, Robotics, Micro-Fulfillment and Share Supply Chains
On this episode, we visit with St. Onge Company’s managing partner, Bryan Jensen, to learn what’s up with the latest trends in fulfillment. SCMR's Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

How to Enjoy Happy Labor Days with AI and Robotics
In this ebook, we take a look at leveraging intelligent technology and flexible engagement models, for companies that are staying ahead of the pack.

On Demand Webinar: Calculating the Impact of Automation in your Operations
Calculating the cost impact of automation on your operations can help persuade management it’s time for a change. In just 30 minutes you'll walk away with tools to show your management team why you need automation and exactly what automated technologies such as vertical buffer modules, vertical lift modules, vertical carousel modules and horizontal carousel modules can do for your operations.

AI-Enabled Robotic Solutions for Global Warehouse Operations
Berkshire Grey and Swisslog have partnered to provide enterprises with ecommerce, distribution, and store automation solutions, with the aim on increasing fulfillment effectiveness and maximizing existing labor productivity.

3 Myths of Robotic Picking
In this ebook, we detail how scalable robotic systems can help supply chain fulfillment centers and debunk the three most common myths.

Increase Retail Order Fulfillment Throughput and Ease Labor Challenges with Robotic Automation
In this infographic, we illustrate how a Robotic Shuttle Product Sortation solution can increase piece pick order fulfillment by up to 4X with no additional labor, improve shipment capacity by up to 10%, and handle nearly 100% of typical SKU assortments.

5 Reasons You Need Integrated Robotic Picking and Mobility
Mobile robots with integrated picking can increase fulfillment throughput at much lower costs than traditional conveyor systems, and in one-third of the deployment time.

Four Reasons to Rethink Your Ecommerce Fulfillment Operations Using a Robotic Shuttle Put Wall
The surge in ecommerce is putting a strain on order fulfillment and exacerbating labor challenges, but a robotic put wall could be the key to increasing productivity with minimal disruption to existing warehouse operations.

Speed Up Your eCommerce Fulfillment Operations with Robotic Automation
Consumer buying habits have shifted radically toward eCommerce, putting pressure on fulfillment centers to process more orders, more quickly with existing resources, download and learn from this infographic how a Robotic Put Wall can increase order fulfillment by up to 3X and handle nearly 100% of typical SKU assortments.


Featured Companies

Elettric 80
Elettric 80 is a global provider of end-of-line automation solutions which increase operational profitability and efficiency using Automated Laser Guided Vehicle, Robots, palletising system, wrapping and WMS systems
Association for Advancing Automation
The Association for Advancing Automation is the global advocate for the benefits of automating. A3 promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform the way business is done. A3 is the umbrella group for Robotic Industries Association (RIA), AIA - Advancing…
LogistiVIEW
LogistiVIEW’s Connected Worker Platform unleashes the productivity and potential of the frontline worker across the enterprise. Our patent-pending platform connects advanced technologies with the most critical resource that industry can harness: the power of human intelligence.
Terrafugia
Terrafugia (ter-ra-FOO-gee-ah) intends to catalyze a revolution in personal mobility.  Our vehicles bring a new level of safety, convenience, and freedom to personal transportation. We have been dreaming about flying cars since the turn of the 20th century. …
Columbia Machine
For over 50 years, Columbia has concentrated on serving these major industries with palletizing solutions: food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, personal hygiene, building products, paper, and chemical. Today, our client list includes many prestigious Fortune 200 companies who palletize everything from paper towels…
ABB Robotics
ABB robots enable customers to implement efficient manufacturing systems that sustainably produce high-quality products. The company’s range of products and solutions for lean manufacturing cover the range from body-in-white to the final assembly of complete car bodies. They improve…
Cognex Corporation
Cognex Corporation is the world’s leading provider of vision systems, vision software, vision sensors and surface inspection systems used in manufacturing automation.  Cognex is also a leader in industrial ID readers. Typical applications for machine vision include detecting…
Delft University of Technology
TU Delft collaborates with a large number of other educational and research institutes within the Netherlands and abroad and has a reputation for high-quality teaching and research. TU Delft has extensive contacts with governments, trade organisations, consultancies, the industry and…
The Mass Technology Leadership Council
The Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) is the region’s leading technology association and the premier network for tech executives, entrepreneurs, investors and policy leaders. MassTLC’s purpose is to accelerate innovation by connecting people from across the technology landscape,…
Yaskawa Motoman
Yaskawa Motoman delivers innovative robotic automation solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application, including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material cutting (laser, plasma, waterjet), material handling (diecast, machine loading, packaging, palletizing, part transfer, press tending), material removal (deburring, polishing,…
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