Amazon’s Last-Mile MIT CTL Routing Research Challenge
February 22, 2021
The primary goal of the Last Mile Routing Research Challenge is to encourage participants to develop innovative approaches leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and other non-conventional...
Supply Chain Leaders Learn From Today’s Ecommerce Challenges to Provide Future Innovation and Growth
February 19, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated ecommerce demands to levels that weren't expected until 2025, so how can supply chain leaders get up to speed, and fast?
Locus Robotics Announces $150M Series E Funding Round
February 18, 2021
Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, this week announced $150 million in Series E funding, led by Tiger Global Management and BOND. The round builds...
Labor Management Systems Solutions Increasingly Important, Even With the Move to More Automation
February 17, 2021
Labor management system solutions are different today than those a decade ago, they integrate with more systems, have mobile user interfaces, and use advanced analytics, they are increasingly important with...
Ahold Delhaize USA Expands Micro-Fulfillment Capabilities
February 16, 2021
Ahold Delhaize USA companies, including Peapod Digital Labs, tap Swisslog solution and AutoStore technology in new pilot of micro-fulfillment automation solution
60 Seconds with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC
February 15, 2021
Modern Material Handling editors sat down with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC to discuss Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and other related topics.
Kwik Trip Takes a Fresh Approach to Bakery Distribution
February 15, 2021
Kwik Trip automated order fulfillment in its new baking facility with a rapid, scalable automated order picking solution designed to meet rising demand and guarantee freshness for its bakery products...
Fizyr and AWL to Collaborate on Robotic Piece Picking
February 11, 2021
Strategic partnership to offer high-end robotic solutions, especially for the logistics market.
Warehouse Mobility Makes a Move
February 10, 2021
Mobile devices are getting significant upgrades that will improve point-of-use and enterprise productivity. Advances range from the move to Android systems to a consolidation of form factors while trying out...
FourKites Examines How Yard Management Systems Can Provide Increased Value for Shippers
February 9, 2021
The report, entitled “The State of Yard Management: Industry Report 2021,” was based on feedback from 375 respondents in various sectors, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, retail and manufacturing, with...
Vaccinate Warehouse Operations With a New, Post-COVID Beginning
February 8, 2021
As we begin to turn a coronavirus corner, it is crucial that supply chain leaders work to envision what the next normal will look like. They must plan on how...
Attabotics and FoodX Technologies Partner on Joint Micro-fulfillment Solution for E-Grocery
January 26, 2021
Attabotics and FoodX Technologies partner on joint micro-fulfillment solution for e-grocery.
Gartner: Demand for Dobotic Goods-to-Person Systems Will Quadruple Through 2023
January 26, 2021
Gartner predicts demand for robotic goods-to-person systems will quadruple through 2023. Drivers include need to support safe social distancing.
On Air with SICK USA: What is the Difference Between an AMR, AGV, and AGC?
January 15, 2021
In this episode of SICK, Inc.'s podcast, On Air with SICK USA, host Rolf Agner interviews Stefan Nusser, Chief Product Officer at Fetch Robotics.
Automation Helps Create Smarter Loading Docks
January 13, 2021
As automation, robotics and artificial intelligence continue to infiltrate all corners of supply chain management, the warehouse dock is getting a technological facelift of its own.
Dematic Announces 2020 Winners for FIRST/Dematic Scholarship
January 13, 2021
Inaugural scholarship recognizes promising high school students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields
SDI and Kindred Partner to Automate Retail Fulfillment and Augment Human Labor
January 13, 2021
Partnership will integrate SDI's materials handling systems and technology with Kindred's pick and place robotic solutions.
Wearable Medical Devices Present Engineering Challenges
January 12, 2021
Packaging is critical; mechanical and electrical requirements are just as important, and must be protected.
DreamVu Launches PAL and PAL Mini Omnidirectional 3D Vision Systems
January 12, 2021
DreamView said its 3D cameras address the expensive and complex sensor stacks in autonomous systems, helping robotics developers save system costs and speed time to market.
Micro-Fulfillment Centers Bring the Supply Chain to the Consumer
January 12, 2021
Over the past few years, as e-commerce sales have increased and customer expectations have shifted, there has been a steady race to move fulfillment closer to the customer.
