Technology

For operations with multiple subordinate automation systems—including automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) such as vertical lift modules (VLMs), horizontal carousels and vertical carousels—connecting both their control and communications to warehouse management and material flow systems can be challenging.

Regional field service model combines power and intelligence of central management with responsiveness and familiarity of local support.

Your company's success is dependent on its supply chain.

This white paper will present a discussion of the latest trends and opportunities for management of mission-critical operational assets with cloud-based, self-service automated locker systems without a requirement for RFID tagging of individual assets.

Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions, a leading provider of best-in-class intralogistics solutions, has announced the acquisition of Power Automation Systems (PAS), the world-wide market leader in pallet shuttle AS/RS.

Drivers of late model BMWs can now get smartphone and Apple Watch alerts via Microsoft's Azure cloud to leave early due to traffic or walking directions to a destination after they've parked their cars.

The 2016 APICS CSCP Learning System provides interactive tools and updated content that reflects the current APICS CSCP Exam Content Manual tested on the CSCP exam.

In 2015, most manufacturers experienced modest levels of profitability helped by lower commodity prices and low wage inflation...this environment provided a brief window of opportunity to consider the role new “disruptive” technologies might have on manufacturing businesses and to discuss potential investment strategies.

How effective master data management can increase earnings per share, drive business value, and improve your company’s overall financial health.

Fleetmatics issued the third edition of its FleetBeat Report, which included an in-depth analysis of the driving behavior of fleets of customers across the United States, incorporating specific regions and industries that experience the most and least severe driving incidents according to the data analyzed.

A Comprehensive Safety Analysis of Service-Based Vehicles across the United States.

The growth and complexity of today's end-to-end supply chain is driving renewed focus on optimizing supply chain cost and profit to become more event and customer-driven...up to 92% of companies will be looking for more collaborative optimization solutions.

Realizing the full benefits of today's global B2b marketplace demands flexibility, responsiveness, and innovation...yet most organizations struggle to achieve the core technical infrastructure, operational expertise, and foresight necessary to truly maximize their B2B e-commerce potential.

Dematic announces the acquisition of NDC Automation, a leading provider of automated guided vehicles (agvs) and software in Australia and New Zealand.

The decision to invest in software enhancements can be overwhelming when considering that many large companies spend as much as 30% of annual revenue on information technology systems.

World-class method plant and distribution center secures reliable, scalable B2B integration with OpenText™ B2B Managed Services.

A comprehensive look at the people, process and technology needed to support a B2B e-commerce program.

A new DHL report "Robotics in Logistics" provides insights and updates from leading academics and practitioners from the fields of advanced robotics, and has been created as part of the overarching Logistics Trend Radar, which DHL has used to identify trends and technologies relevant for the logistics industry.

Primed by scenarios from science fiction, as well as by hype and wild speculation from the world’s media, we have for many decades anticipated the era of robotics.

This report will help buyers who are seeking new SCM solutions better understand the marketplace to facilitate more informed purchase decisions.