Robotics

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Watch: You Need Robotics Now More than Ever

June 8, 2022

Ever evolving, robotics now can meet most any job in any situation, says Mike Futch, chief executive officer of Tompkins Robotics.

Bringing Robotic Process Automation Management to 3PLs

June 8, 2022

Shubho Chatterjee, SCB Contributor

Robotic process automation management (RPAM) can play an especially valuable role in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry.

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Watch: How Robotics Is Enabling Warehouse Labor Automation

June 6, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Vision, mobility and enhanced safety features make robotics ideal for labor automation, says Divya Prakash, director of business consulting at SICK.

China Set to Dominate Production, Market for Collaborative Robots

June 3, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

China will dominate the market for collaborative robots, set to expand at annual growth rates estimated at more than 20% to 2026, according to new research.

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Watch: How AI Is Capturing Critical Data in the Warehouse

June 1, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Artificial intelligence brings resilience and enhanced performance metrics to warehouse data capture, says Marin Tchakarov, chief executive officer of Kindred.

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Watch: Report From the Spring Meeting of the MHI Solutions Community

May 31, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A discussion about the major themes and challenges that emerged from the recent spring meeting of the MHI Solutions Community, held at Modex 2022 in Atlanta.

Eight Warehouse Implementations That Improve Importing and Exporting

May 26, 2022

Kate Began, SCB Contributor

Even in our brave new world of pandemic disruptions, the most important steps to improve import and export performance are the ones that focus on the fundamentals.

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Watch: Look Up: Drones Are Reducing Headcount in the Warehouse

May 24, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Drones reduce headcount and bring greater accuracy to inventory management in the warehouse, says Ian Smith, chief executive officer of Ware.

Considering Warehouse Bots? Remember These Four T's

May 22, 2022

Sri Solur, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

If you’re considering implementing mobile robotics, keep in mind these four essential “T’s” as you design and execute your strategy.

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Watch: Digital Solutions Overcome Uncertainty in Warehouse Operations

May 18, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are optimizing warehouse operations, says Chad Zollman, chief sales officer at TGW Logistics Group.

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.