What’s the right approach — and the wrong one — to robot safety in the warehouse? 

Contrary to popular belief, automation doesn't spell an end to the presence of humans in manufacturing and distribution environments, according to Mark Juelich, president of Industrial Procurement Services.

Highly seasonal demand across its network of warehouses left  this large e-commerce provider with a choice: Invest in a system that operates under capacity for most of the year, or one that can’t meet the peak volume. 

In automated cold-storage warehouses, WMS, automated receiving technologies, computer vision systems, algorithms, visibility platforms and machine learning capabilities all work in tandem to create end-to-end process automation.

The new campus, which will allow ABB to expand its production capacity by 50%, is scheduled to be opened in late 2026.

Nick Maffucci, strategic account executive with OX, describes the state of warehouse automation, and where it might be going in the years ahead.

Noah Maynard, principal solutions architect with Berkshire Grey, discusses how leading warehouses are deploying robotics and automation for competitive advantage.

This year, among the most challenging curveballs that warehouses will face is getting the equipment they need when they need it. 

Omnichannel retail continues to place higher flexibility requirements on warehouse operations.

Creating the warehouse of the future takes vision — literally.