Kindred Announces Partnership With VARGO for Mutual Client E-Commerce Fulfillment Solution
October 26, 2020
Effort incorporates Kindred's artificial intelligence pick and place robotics with VARGO's warehouse execution system.
US Government’s DLA Awards 6K a near $1M Program to Convert Metals into AM Powder
October 22, 2020
The Phase II program supports the development and commercialization of a domestic and commercially scalable supply chain for high-performance metal powders from scrap sources.
AM’s Role in Future-Proofing the Supply Chain
October 20, 2020
A virtual panel wades in on how AM can help manufacturers add business resiliency to their supply chains while delivering competitive advantage.
The Future of Freight: Einride Unveils New Driverless Vehicles for Autonomous Freight Hauling
October 9, 2020
Einride, the Swedish autonomous trucking startup, unveiled a new vehicle type that the company hopes to have on the road delivering freight starting in 2021.
Lift Truck Tech: Trends Converge Around Labor Efficiencies
October 6, 2020
The shiny new technology may be autonomous lift trucks, but the driverless truck is far from the only trend—and may not be the best step for some operations....
5 Things COVID-19 Might Have Told You About Your E-Commerce Warehouse
October 6, 2020
Here are 5 E-commerce warehouse issues during the pandemic, with suggestions on how to avoid and handle them going forward.
ABB enhances portfolio of high-speed industrial robots with Codian acquisition
October 2, 2020
ABB has added Codian Robotics' delta robots for high-precision, pick-and-place operations to its portfolio.
Q&A: Rick MacDonald, DHL Supply Chain, President, Retail Sector, North America
September 30, 2020
Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Rick MacDonald, president of the retail sector for North America at DHL Supply Chain, about various topics, including the COVID-19...
Easy Steps to Ensure Social Distancing at Your Facility
September 29, 2020
As many distribution centers have ramped up production and operations with the increasing demand, ensuring the safety of workers is critical.
Startup News: Warehouse robotics vendor Exotec raises $90 million to support international expansion
September 29, 2020
Developer of the "SkyPod" 3D warehouse robotic system expanding in North America, including via partnerships with integrators AHS, S&H Systems, and Conveyco.
Automating Dolly Positioning and Pallet Pocket Detection Tasks in Distribution Centers
September 28, 2020
SensorApps to allow for smooth automated flexibility of mobile robots in the warehouse.
Startup News: SVT Robotics introduces new robotic software platform
September 25, 2020
The technology helps companies speedily deploy industrial robots
Varner AS: Building the world’s best warehouse
September 16, 2020
That was the goal of Scandinavian retailer Varner. The result is a most highly automated, omni-channel retail distribution center that is also flexible, cost-effective, ergonomic and sustainable.
NorthShore Care Supply Optimizes Processes With AMRs and Carts
September 14, 2020
Autonomous mobile robots bring a new level of productivity to the handling of bulky cartons.
NorthShore’s New Application for Autonomous Mobile Robots
September 11, 2020
NorthShore Care Supply is using AMRs to automate pick-to-cart processes, while still using the cart.
Will Robotics Reshape Lift Truck Leasing?
September 2, 2020
The robotics-as-a-service model for automated lift trucks could emerge over time, but for now, leasing remains a popular option.
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Hits Milestone with Federal Aviation Administration Clearance
August 31, 2020
Retail behemoth Amazon.com took a big leap toward delivering goods from the sky by becoming one of only a handful of companies certified by the U.S. government to...
The 2020 Top 10 Materials Handling System Suppliers
August 27, 2020
Although the year promises to paint a different picture, the industry continued to build upon record growth in 2019.
DHL Supply Chain focuses on investing to address ‘The Most Unpredictable Peak Season Ever’
August 25, 2020
The company announced that it will hire 7,000 associates through the end of 2020 to meet demand fueled both by the peak holiday shopping season and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Warehouse Execution Systems to Encompass Wide-Ranging Distribution Center Solutions
August 21, 2020
Warehouse Execution Systems providers say the software orchestrates the overall flow of work across all distribution center resources and is increasingly employing artificial intelligence and machine learning.
