Geek+ and Körber Announce Global Partnership for Mobile Robot Deployments
August 20, 2020
Extended relationship showcases commitment to providing customers worldwide across industries with autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions to combat supply chain complexities. The companies declare a joint commitment to provide businesses...
Warehouse Picking During the COVID-19 Pandemic with a Fetch Robotics Cart
August 10, 2020
These are the emerging technologies that can help workers, customers practice social distancing more successfully intelligent automation, IoT and 5G may have come on the scene at precisely the right...
There’s No Stopping Warehouse Automation
July 23, 2020
Already in full force before Covid-19 came about, the push to automate warehouses and distribution centers is expected to pick up as more companies look for ways to manage social...
UPS Ecommerce Fulfillment Strategy for Creating the Supply Chain Warehouse of the Future
July 22, 2020
UPS, one of the world's largest parcel delivery services, is redesigning its fulfillment processes to meet new challenges, inside and outside the warehouse.
Don’t Miss Our Annual Modern Materials Handling Virtual Summit
July 15, 2020
Join MMH & MH247 this week and learn about automation, robotics, software and mobility and how they enable warehouse/DC operations to fully recover and stay ahead of the competition during...
DHL Supply Chain inks deal with Siemens Healthineers
July 13, 2020
DHL officials said that this collaboration will have a sharp emphasis on digital and robotics technology usage, in order for the Siemens Healthineers supply chain, specifically its U.S.-based...
2020 State of Logistics: Third Party Logistics
July 10, 2020
The impact made by the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to realign the current third-party logistics (3PL) marketplace. But when it does, shippers may expect far greater reliance on innovative technologies.
Robotics Finds Its Place in Fulfillment
July 9, 2020
Robotics has gained rapid traction in the last few years of economic growth and low unemployment, as companies began implementing as a means of increasing productivity and coping with the...
Automation Is a Complement, Not a Replacement for Human Workers
July 2, 2020
As part of the automation evolution, it is key to create an operating environment that combines excellent technology with an engaged and motivated workforce.
The 6 River Systems Fulfillment Solution
June 26, 2020
Fulfillment operators need to scale quickly and cost-effectively to meet growing demand—yet finding and retaining quality warehouse personnel is getting more difficult and seasonal hires take time to...
Amazon Acquires Autonomous Technology Company Zoox
June 26, 2020
Amazon.com Inc has agreed to pay over $1 billion to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, a move that will expand the e-commerce giant's reach in autonomous-vehicle transportation technology.
The Post-Pandemic Warehouse and Distribution Center Workplace
June 26, 2020
As the economy begins to recover, distribution center and warehouse operators will be challenged with not just operating efficiently, but safely - emerging technologies may help in the effort.
DHL Supply Chain, Blue Yonder, and Microsoft team up for robotics collaboration
June 24, 2020
The companies said that this platform significantly reduces integration time and programming efforts, in order to on-board new automation devices into warehouse facilities, which, in turn, provides shippers with more...
AutoGuide Mobile Robots opens testing center in Massachusetts
June 23, 2020
With virtual demonstrations offered now, the test facility enables customers to see the flexible, safe and easy-to-deploy AMRs in action.
ForwardX Robotics Introduces Collaborative Mobile Robots as a Service
June 23, 2020
ForwardX Robotics, a Beijing-based provider of autonomous mobile robots, said its robotics-as-a-service offering is intended to make technology widely accessible.
Top Five Warehouse Management Problems and How to Fix Them
June 17, 2020
Warehouse management is commonly associated with six basic tenets: accuracy, cost control, efficiency, cleanliness, safety and security, but the underlying processes are complex and dynamic, presenting major problems for warehouse...
Study from Blue Yonder and WMG takes a long look at impact of COVID-19 on retail supply chains
June 12, 2020
It is fair to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a jarring impact on retail supply chains in myriad ways, in terms of how retailers had to respond and...
Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?
June 10, 2020
You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.
Supply Chain Startup: The evolution of a startup
May 22, 2020
Over the last few years, IAM Robotics has scaled up from a PowerPoint startup to a commercially-viable solution provider
Conveyco and Geek+ announce strategic partnership for North America
May 19, 2020
Partnership will provide flexibility and reduced costs associated for warehouse and logistics operations in various industries, especially for fast-growing e-commerce and online retail.
