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Automation
Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow
How automation and emerging technology future-proof supply chains.
WMS/TMS
Bringing Visibility to Indoor Industrial Spaces
Automation
Warehouse Automation Market to Reach $41B in Next 5 Years
Automation
150,000-Plus AGVs to be Deployed in Seaports by 2027
Transportation
Thought Leaders Talk State of the Supply Chain in Upcoming SCN Summit
Cold Storage
Chill Storage Begins Deployment on 15 Cold Storage Facilities
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Automation
Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow
How automation and emerging technology future-proof supply chains.
SCN Summit
SCN Summit | State of the Supply Chain 2022
June 6, 2022
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Do not miss our upcoming SCN Summit in June, where industry experts come together to discuss the state of the supply chain.
Automation
2022 State of Automated Warehousing: Infographic Directory
The industry can expect growth in warehouse automation — an already integral part of supply chain operations. Download the 2022 State of Automated Warehousing to discover a directory of the top warehouse automation solutions for the supply chain.
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Automation
How to Execute a Successful Warehouse Automation Project
When beginning the journey to warehouse automation, it is important for today's food and beverage leaders to decide if they plan on retrofitting an existing facility or investing in an entirely new build.
Design-Build
Design-Build Market Experiences Uptick in Warehouse, Distribution Projects
Construction in the warehouse/distribution center market is predicted to reach $53 billion this year, up 1400% since 2010.
Automation
2022 State of Automated Warehousing: Infographic Directory
The industry can expect growth in warehouse automation — an already integral part of supply chain operations. Download the 2022 State of Automated Warehousing to discover a directory of the top warehouse automation solutions for the supply chain.
Emerging Technologies
MODEX In Person Was Return to Normalcy We Needed
I couldn’t help but revel in the fact that there were no mandatory masks, no pre-screening tests, no questionnaires to fill out. It’s almost as though it started where MODEX 2020 left off.
Robotics
Bastian Solutions: Robotics is the Future
Watch a tour of all the automation Bastian Solutions exhibited at this year's MODEX.
Automation
Rockwell Automation Talks Advanced Solutions for Logistics
Michael Lennard, material handling industry consultant for Rockwell Automation, talks about how Rockwell’s advanced automation and information solutions keep operations moving amid skills shortages.
Micro-Fulfillment
Best Practices Emerge Around MFC Design and Operation
The ability to store partially completed orders in the automation system has also proved valuable in managing fluctuating demand.
Design-Build
Farm (to Warehouse) to Table: Designing the Automated Warehouse of the Future
Many warehouse owners are looking to expand temperature-controlled storage capabilities, including refrigerated and frozen storage options, to accommodate current and future demand.
Robotics
Mobile Robots with Navigation Technology
The three new mobile robots utilize natural feature navigation technology and require little to no added infrastructure.
Material Handling Equipment
User-Directed Pallet Mover Drives Autonomously
BUD can transport and drop off loads of up to 3,300 pounds with basic obstacle avoidance and a swappable lithium battery to deliver exceptional operational flexibility.
Material Handling Equipment
Multi-Level Storage and Retrieval System Boosts Storage Density
The Sky-Storage & Ground-Pick is a multi-level storage and retrieval system that uses Geek+’s X-series four-way shuttle robots to boost storage density while devoting the ground floor to picking operations entrusted to the flagship P800 robots.
Automation
Lithium Battery Charger Simplifies Electrification of Material Handling Equipment
These state-of-the-art Lithium SAFEFlex chargers employ high-frequency battery charging technology for the most compact and efficient design, as well as the widest voltage range available on the market today.
Automation
Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow: Automation Doesn’t Have to be Complex
T.J. Fanning, VP of growth at SVT Robotics, details why automation doesn’t have to be complex.
Robotics
Co-Bot Pallet Jack Augments Throughput
Vecna Robotics also collaborated with Quanergy Systems on the lidar technology used by the CPJ to enable mass-market adoption and democratize access to automation.
Micro-Fulfillment
Automated Micro-Fulfillment Leads the Way
Overall, there are positives and negatives to automated MFCs for both the grocery and non-grocery market. Long-term though, automated MFCs will be a vital cog in a profitable online grocery platform.
Automation
Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow: Wearables are Key to Improving Worker Safety
Carsten Funke, CEO of Picavi, details why wearables are key to reconciling dependence on vital warehouse employees but still capitalizing on cutting-edge technologies.
Automation
Rethinking Picking Strategies for 2022
A single mispick could crash consumer expectations and a multitude of them could do the same to the whole industry. Adopting warehouse automation technologies can improve every step of the order fulfilment process.
Automation
Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow: Automation Solves Almost Any Warehouse Challenge
Josh Cloer, director of sales, Mujin Corp., says there are a number of new solutions in the market that make automating tasks previously performed by low-skill labor more feasible.
Automation
Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow: Automation Helps Warehouses Keep up with E-Commerce Boom
Lior Elazary, CEO and co-founder, inVia Robotics, who explains how warehouses have had to implement automation in order to keep up with the e-commerce boom
Automation
Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow: Foster Culture of Continuous Innovation
Greg Foreman, VP of operations, retail, DHL Supply Chain, details why fostering a culture of continuous innovation is necessary in leveraging automation.
Automation
Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow: Why Automation Works
Tom Swovick, market development director, Dematic, details why automation is a must-have in today’s supply chain space.
Transportation
Russian Invasion Creates Ripple Effect Through Supply Chains
Despite how and when the Russia/Ukraine War ends, the impacts are already being felt by many supply chains, leading to production stoppages, port closures and other bottlenecks sure to create additional supply chain disruptions for months to come.
Grocery Retail
From Data to Insights: The Value of Data Analysis for Grocers
Whether enhancing operational efficiency, allowing for personalized marketing messages or helping to tackle consumer pain points, the benefits of data are alluring.
Worker Safety
Workforce Wearables Provide Logistics Workers Physical Support
Here's how workforce wearables help facilities prepare for online demand surges and reduce the risk put on warehouse and distribution workers.
Robotics
Robots Ensure Food Safety as Labor and Supply Challenges Remain High
Investing in robots isn’t just a new way to clean. It’s a way to solve staffing and supply chain shortages.
Cold Chain
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Disruptions Shed Tremendous Light on the Cold Chain
David Sours, SVP at CBRE, explains how there's been a groundswell of interest in the cold food chain and details how companies are making adjustments as a result.
Cold Storage
NewCold Constructs Largest Freezer Warehouse in North America
As NewCold was planning the system, there was never a discussion as to whether it would be manual or automated. It was more a question of what the best automation solution looked like and who could implement it.
Warehousing
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Why the Supply Chain Will Never Fully Break
Daniel Blank, director of labeling and printing for Barcoding, Inc., explains why the supply chain may bend or twist but never fully break.
Automation
Partner Roundtable: Warehouse Automation
February 24, 2022
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From forecasting and inventory refill to visibility and end-to-end traceability, today’s warehouse solutions are designed to improve the way companies track and trace product. But, how do these solutions optimize the warehouse?
Automation
5 Trends Shaping E-Grocery Fulfillment in 2022
The future of e-grocery fulfillment and being able to effectively fulfill online orders relies on micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) and e-grocery fulfillment centers (EFCs).
