ProMat C-Suite Interview: Greg Conner, VP of Global Sales at Bastian Solutions
April 24, 2019
Robotics and automated guided vehicles along with artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are trending.
2019 Warehouse / DC Equipment Survey: Still bullish, but more measured
March 7, 2019
Spending on 3PL services and new technologies are all part of a more deliberate approach to figuring out the right mix of equipment, software and services to manage the stress...
Modern’s System Report: Robots at GEODIS
February 12, 2019
The global 3PL turned to mobile collaborative robots to rev up its e-commerce fulfillment operations. One measurable
result: a 2x improvement in productivity.
Preview some of the innovations you will see at ProMat 2019
February 5, 2019
During the week of April 8, Chicago's McCormick Place will open its doors and welcome ProMat 2019, an expo for the manufacturing, distribution and supply chain industries, sponsored by MHI.
Balyo announces 10-year renewal of contract with Hyster-Yale Group
December 19, 2018
Announcement coincides with market launch in Europe of the Hyster-Yale Driven by Balyo™ robotic lift trucks.
Perpetual pilot purgatory
October 19, 2018
To move emerging technologies forward, the materials handling community needs to move beyond pilots and share results
6 Ways Artificial Intelligence Technology Is Impacting Logistics and Supply Chain Management
October 15, 2018
Artificial Intelligence is already enhancing our lives as consumers, now it is picking up momentum in supply chain management and logistics, and managers should pay close attention as more AI-enhanced...
Inventory Management 101: Time to step up to the plate
October 4, 2018
Carrying excess inventory comes at a high cost, but so too do stock-outs and lost customers. Here's how inventory management software is helping shippers bridge the inventory gap and come...
9 Attributes Redefining the Warehouse of the Future
October 1, 2018
The continued growth of e-commerce, last mile delivery, and warehousing as a whole are driving significant demand for industrial properties and spurring innovation in how the assets are built and...
MRO Academic Insights: Getting up to speed in Alabama
August 21, 2018
In northern Alabama, the Alabama Robotics Technology Park is training nearly 1,000 automation operators and technicians each year for local manufacturers. It's one of the reasons Alabama is attracting so much...
Materials Handling Innovation Matters More Than Ever
May 17, 2018
This is no longer your father's materials handling industry. Leading suppliers are developing a culture of innovation, leading to new solutions for new challenges.
Robotics Return on Investment: Financial and Operational Sense
April 11, 2018
Robotic material transport solutions help address labor issues, control costs and drive greater efficiency, productivity and reliability, in this paper we examine the evolution of robotic technology and autonomous load...
The Robots are Coming to the Warehouse Dock
April 6, 2018
From AGVs to exoskeleton suits, the robotics on today's warehouse and DC docks aim to help shippers operate more efficiently in an increasingly competitive distribution environment. Robotics in the loading...
2018 Warehouse/Distribution Center Equipment Survey: Automation & Robotics Lead Robust Outlook
March 1, 2018
Our annual survey reveals a bullish outlook for continued material handling investments, with enthusiasm extending into newer technologies such as robotics as well as warehouse control system software and the...
Modex 2018 Product Preview
February 28, 2018
The Supply Chain Group editorial team offers Logistics Management readers a preview of the latest warehouse and distribution center management equipment, automation and software products that will be introduced on...
Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2017
December 28, 2017
The industry's momentum continues to build, even as it changes shape to adapt to technology; acquisitions across technology competencies have heralded the arrival of Consolidation 2.0, while automation and cybersecurity shake...
Seegrid partners with Bell and Howell to expand service support for self-driving industrial vehicles
November 14, 2017
Bell and Howell to service autonomous pallet trucks and tow tractors for Seegrid customers across North America.
Why You Need to Think Twice About Flying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Transportation
November 10, 2017
The dream of personal aerial transport appears tantalizingly within reach, as investors from Silicon Valley to Dubai vow to deliver the future of urban mobility, but rather than embracing that...
IDTechEx research explores how mobile robots will transform materials handling
July 31, 2017
From forklifts to mobile picking robots to automated last-mile delivery, new technologies will either perish or they will reshape the industry.
Mobile Computers Role in the Warehouse Data Web
May 23, 2017
The spread of technology throughout the warehouse has created abundant and valuable information, if only you can find it.
