Robotics

Autonomous Supply Chains Are on the Horizon

February 24, 2021

Antony Lovell, SCB Contributor

Companies are discovering that “people-less” operations lead to more efficient supply chains.

How Automation Can Help Warehouse Workers

Four Trends for Succeeding in Today’s Omnichannel World

February 11, 2021

Peter Edlund, SCB Contributor

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the impetus for many organizations to accelerate plans for new technologies and processes.

Seegrid Introduces Palion Autonomous Mobile Robot Product Line

February 9, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Seegrid Corporation, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for material handling, recently introduced the Seegrid Palion AMR product family, the company’s newest line of mobile robots that provide automated material flow.

How Automation Can Curb the Cost of E-Commerce Returns

February 3, 2021

Lior Elazary, SCB Contributor

Along with the rise of e-commerce comes more returns and greater logistics challenges.

ANALYSIS

Robots Lead the Charge in Warehouse Sortation and Transport

February 1, 2021

Mike Futch, SCB Contributor

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are the future of warehouse sortation and transportation.

ANALYSIS

Robots Move From Industrial World to Everyday Life

February 1, 2021

Melanie Nuce, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Automation can solve business challenges in new and non-human ways, from helping grocers stock shelves to fulfilling delivery orders.

Driving Value and Fulfillment Flexibility: The Business Case for Collaborative Mobile Robotics

January 29, 2021

6 River Systems

Here's how to transform your fulfillment operations, based on insights from 25 global supply-chain experts.

Fetch Robotics and Honeywell Join Forces on New Integrated Pallet Conveyance Solution

January 28, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Fetch Robotics, a provider of cloud robotics, recently announced its new PalletTransport1500, an autonomous mobile robot that supports cross-docking, returns and case picking workflows for contactless pallet transport in distribution centers.

Why Automation Belongs in Your Post-Pandemic Strategy

January 24, 2021

Ray Grady, SCB Contributor

How can business leaders restore stability? One powerful method is supply-chain automation.

Kivnon Launches Three New Mobile Robotics Solutions

January 21, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Kivnon, specialists mobile robotics solutions, recently announced its new three models of autonomous vehicles: the K03 Twister, the K50 Pallet Truck and the K55 Pallet Stacker, capable of circulating around the environment using magnetic guidance or mapping navigation, based on SLAM technology.

Robotics

The latest news, analysis, trends and tools for automation and robotics for warehousing and distribution. 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 that use cameras, radios, sensors and digital maps to find and sort merchandise are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — 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 automation and robotics in the warehouse.