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Training/Onboarding

Automation in the Warehouse Starts with People: Building Tomorrow’s Workforce

North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS)

Robots are not eliminating the workforce. They are elevating it. And that elevation requires deliberate investment in skills.

Robot and construction worker exchanging package in warehouse with shelving

Material Handling Equipment

Raymond Corp.’s Shawn Donahue Encourages Leaders to Put Themselves in Customers’ Shoes: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

The Raymond Corporation

Shawn Donahue, product marketing manager of automation, The Raymond Corporation, a brand of Toyota Material Handling North America, was named a recipient in the Rising Stars category for this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award.

Smarter Automation Design: Balancing Human and Robotic Work

Hy-Tek Interlogistics (formerly known as Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc.)

The operators who thrive in the cold chain are those who take the time to plan, start with strategy, and deploy automation thoughtfully.

Warehouse worker in safety gear observing forklift operations in a modern logistics facility with yellow safety markings.

Optimization Module to Revolutionize Warehouse Efficiency

Dexory introduced new DexoryView Optimization module.

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Mentorship Programs

Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award 2026: Nominations Close June 5

This award recognizes female supply chain professionals whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Deadline for submissions is Friday, June 5.

Material Handling Equipment

MODEX 2026: Supply Chains From Every Angle

MODEX 2026, to take place April 13-16 in Atlanta, will host over 1,100 supply chain and material handling providers.

Crowded trade show floor with multiple vendor booths, signage, and attendees at an industrial automation exhibition

The Rise of the Robotics Manager in Food Logistics

Among the most common roles to emerge will be the robotics manager who will monitor a robotic fleet to ensure flawless operation.

Engineers in safety vests review mechanical design on computer monitors in industrial workspace

Material Handling Equipment

How AGVs Support Bickford’s $55.5M Annual Revenue in Beverage Distribution

Dematic Corporation

Product damage at Bickford’s was costing up to $40K/year with manual fork trucks in their plant. AGVs have dropped that to as little as $1K annually. This is just one way AGVs are saving dollars for this soft drink and beverage producer.

Warehouse interior with forklifts and stacked product pallets under metal truss ceiling

Pixel Robotics Presents AI-Powered Pallet Transporter

Pixel Robotics GmbH

The Pixel PT can detect the height of a picked-up pallet and use this data for volume optimization in outbound logistics.

Autonomous warehouse robot scanning and measuring a pallet of boxes

Ergonomic Debt Threatens Operational Productivity

Ergonomic debt is the cumulative strain that builds up from repetitive motions and heavy or outdated tools not designed with people in mind.

Warehouse worker holding lower back in pain while standing in storage facility with cardboard boxes

Attabotics Restarts Operations as LaFayette Systems Following Acquisition

LaFayette Systems acquired Attabotics in September 2025, establishing a strong foundation to further develop, deploy and support Attabotics’ patented technologies.

Bright green robotic arm in large warehouse with tall shelving and stored boxes

Top 8 Highlights From Manifest 2026

Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics

I intentionally do not schedule interviews or briefings at this show. It's because I would rather get to know the entrepreneur behind the startup, the CEO behind the company, the marketing manager behind the emails, the winner behind the award.

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