Collaborative Robots to Transform Logistics Industry
March 15, 2016
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...
Will 2016 Be the Year Warehouse Automation Fixes Your Labor Shortage?
March 7, 2016
Warehouse automation and software usually are touted as solutions to improve productivity and lower costs in a distribution center...increasingly, automation also gives companies new tools for dealing with unrelenting...
Mobility & robotics in the warehouse: How far have we come?
March 1, 2016
A time when autonomous robots navigate the warehouse or DC unattended could be right around the corner. Is your company ready?
Food & Beverage: 4 trends evolving from the inside out
March 1, 2016
To reduce errors and increase profit margins, food and beverage distributors are implementing four key strategies within their warehouses and distribution centers.
Packaging Corner: Palletize without barriers
March 1, 2016
Collaborative robotics is on the horizon for palletizing, but we're not there just yet.
Eliminate Manual Tasks with Robotic Process Automation
February 8, 2016
Many transportation/logistic organizations are applying a new wave of robotic process automation (RPA), a “no coding” approach that integrates and automates data-driven activities.
Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2015
December 30, 2015
Continued consolidation, rapid technological advancements and labor challenges point toward an ambitious new year.
Raymond supported STEM education, contributed to 75 nonprofit organizations in 2015
December 18, 2015
Educational initiatives reached hundreds of high school and college students.
Amazon Starting its Own Air Cargo Operation
December 18, 2015
Amazon.com, Inc. is about to become a supply-chain powerhouse, the e-commerce retailer is in talks with Boeing to lease 20 of its 767-freighter jets.
IDC supply chain predictions foretell widespread transformation
December 17, 2015
The next four years are likely to see a re-imagining of the manufacturing supply chain amid changing customer demands and technological innovation.
The Ever Evolving Parcel Handling Industry
December 4, 2015
Distribution centers are handling more parcels than ever, and that's only likely to increase, so here's how materials handling professionals can meet the challenge.
OPEX Corporation Awarded Manufacturer of the Year at National Manufacturing Day
November 19, 2015
OPEX Corporation, a recognized global technology leader in high-speed mailroom automation, document imaging and material handling, is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of the NJMEP/NJBIZ Manufacturer...
Walmart Seeks Amazon-Like Drones for Delivery
October 27, 2015
Walmart wants to start using drones in an effort to create a more efficient supply chain, and connect their network of stores, distribution centers, fulfillment centers and transportation fleet a...
Switching from a ‘Person-to-Goods’ to an Automated ‘Goods-to-Person’ DC Operation
October 13, 2015
In its new logistics center, German machine manufacturer Grob installed automated storage technologies and goods-to-person picking to speed materials to the assembly line.
Operational Benefits of Automated Pallet Storage
October 12, 2015
Transitioning from manual to automated pallet load handling offers a variety of benefits in warehousing, distribution, fulfillment and shipping applications.
Working With Goods-to-Person Picking to Deliver Parts to the Assembly Line
October 11, 2015
In Grob's new parts and raw materials warehouse, automated and conventional storage work with goods-to-person picking to deliver parts to the assembly line.
RIA events next week focus on safety and collaborative robots
October 9, 2015
Events to include tabletop exhibitions of products and services from leading robotics companies.
Daimler’s Self-Driving Truck Tested on Real Roads
October 4, 2015
In Germany Daimler Trucks ran a real-world test of what it says is the first series-production truck to operate on an automated basis on the highway.
Clearpath Introduces Self-Driving Warehouse Robot
October 2, 2015
Canadian robotics manufacturer releases new warehouse robot with GE Ventures as strategic investor and GE as first customer.
