Robotics

A WORKER CROUCHES IN A SUPERMARKET AISLE NEXT TO AN AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT

Brain Corp Launches New AI Robotics Platform

November 9, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

Brain Corp has launched a new software platform for commercial robotics.

VIDEO

Watch: How Robots Keep Today's Warehouses Running

November 9, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Automation is no longer a competitive advantage but a competitive imperative, if warehouse operators and distributors are to succeed, says Al Dekin, chief revenue officer and founder of Locus Robotics.

Pivotree, GreyOrange Partner To Combine AI, Robotics Capabilities With WMS

November 8, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

The partnership is aimed at helping customers scale and improve warehouse operations by enhancing inventory accuracy and increasing visibility of operations performance.

AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS SERVE AN AISLE IN A WAREHOUSE

Why ‘Self-Driving’ Vehicles Will Still Need a Human Minder

November 8, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

Companies may be plowing billions of dollars into automation in delivery operations, but true autonomy in the sector may be years away.

A WORKER LOADS A BIN ONTO A MOBILE ROBOT IN A DHL WAREHOUSE

Industrial Robot Installations at an 'All-Time High' — Half a Million in One Year

October 19, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

Altogether, the number of robots currently operational around the globe is reckoned to be about 3.5 million units — roughly the population of Uruguay.

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Watch: How COVID-19 Opened the Door to Robots in the Warehouse

October 13, 2022

Russell Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

More and more warehouse operators are opting for implementation of robotics technology, says Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics.

The Intelligent Automation Imperative: How Should Companies Respond?

September 21, 2022

Kathleen Taggart, SCB Contributor

Companies that invested in artificial intelligence-powered automation are reaping huge returns.

Automation’s Role in Addressing Unpredictable Supply Chains

September 20, 2022

Craig Malloy, SCB Contributor

Automation in the supply chain is certainly not new. However, recent advances in artificial intelligence-based systems have made automation far more effective.

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Lowering the Barrier of Entry to Robotics With RaaS

August 30, 2022

Sean O'Farrell, SCB Contributor

The recent advent of robotics as a service (RaaS) is lowering the barrier of entry to automation as never before.

Case study

Levi Strauss Invests in a New European DC to Keep Pace With Omnichannel Demand

August 8, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

Maxed out on capacity at its European distribution centers, the iconic denim brand uses the opportunity to consolidate operations and respond to market demand with greater speed and efficiency.

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.