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VAI S2K Enterprise - Imperial Bag & Paper

October 2, 2017

VAI

VAI S2K - Black River Produce

October 2, 2017

VAI

How REI's Green Obsession Sparked D.C. Innovations

October 2, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Companies seek to burnish their brands in a variety of creative ways. In the case of Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), that desire extends deep into the supply chain.

Three Ideal Areas for Automation Investment in Retail Distribution Centers

September 26, 2017

TGW Systems

Three Ways to Cost Justify Investment in Freezer-Automation

September 26, 2017

TGW Systems

Robots Endangering Workers Drives German Startup to Airbags

September 25, 2017

Industryweek

Two years ago, a robot crushed a 22-year-old man to death at a Volkswagen AG factory in Germany after the maintenance worker became trapped in an area usually off-bound to humans. While this type of tragedy is still relatively rare, efforts to improve safety are intensifying as factories around the world become increasingly automated.

In the Future, Warehouse Robots Will Learn on Their Own

September 20, 2017

The New York Times

The robot was perched over a bin filled with random objects, from a box of instant oatmeal to a small toy shark. This two-armed automaton did not recognize any of this stuff, but that did not matter. It reached into the pile and started picking things up, one after another after another.

Gaining a Competitive Edge: How to Increase Productivity & Savings with Asset Management Automation

September 18, 2017

Apex Supply Chain Technologies

D.C. Automation Trends: Increasing Productivity with Self-Serve Locker Solutions

September 18, 2017

Apex Supply Chain Technologies

As Amazon Pushes Forward With Robots, Workers Find New Roles

September 14, 2017

The New York Times

Nissa Scott started working at the cavernous Amazon warehouse in southern New Jersey late last year, stacking plastic bins the size of small ottomans. It was not, she says, the most stimulating activity. And lifting the bins, which often weigh 25 pounds each, was also tiring over 10-hour shifts.

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The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding warehousing and distribution systems and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, robotics, RFID and order fulfillment are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of warehousing and distribution services.