Robotics

Fashion Retailer Halves Fulfillment Time With Omichannel Automation

September 30, 2021

Challenge: A multinational fast fashion retailer had separate warehouses for in-store and online fulfillment and was looking to implement an omnichannel model. The company needed to cater to inventory sub-classifications and associated business logic in picking; optimize its downstream operations; improve transportation efficiency; and reduce its dependency on a single warehouse management system (WMS).

The retailer relied solely on manual flow from inbound to outbound, and had no existing framework for opening new warehouses.

InOrbit Launches Free Edition to Democratize Robot Operations

September 28, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

InOrbit Inc., a provider of cloud-based robot operations (RobOps) software, announced the launch of a free edition of the platform, allowing companies to manage an unlimited number of robots for free forever.

Honeywell Introduces New Robotic Technology to Help Warehouses Boost Productivity and Reduce Injuries

September 28, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Honeywell International Inc., a manufacturing and technology company, announced its latest innovation in robotic technology designed to help warehouses and distribution centers automate the manual process of unloading pallets, reducing the operational risks of potential injuries and labor shortages.

Berkshire Grey Launches Robotic Shuttle Put Wall to Meet E-Commerce Demand and Mitigate Labor Shortages

September 22, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Berkshire Grey Inc., a provider of AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, announced the launch of its AI-powered Robotic Shuttle Put Wall (RSPW) solution for e-commerce order fulfillment.

Global Worker Shortage, Brexit Drive Up Food Prices

September 7, 2021

Bloomberg

Across the world, a dearth of workers is shaking up food supply chains.

Automation Innovation: From AI and Analytics to Machine Learning and Robotics, Supply Chains Will Never be the Same Again

August 25, 2021

Gartner

A combination of intensifying customer demands and massively disruptive events such as the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers to embrace innovation at an unprecedented pace.

Warehousing's Next Challenge Is Teaching Bots to Communicate

August 13, 2021

Florian Pestoni, SCB Contributor

As retailers and logistics companies increasingly automate various tasks using software and hardware from different vendors, a question arises: How will all of the systems work together?

Roadblocks to Implementing Autonomous Mobile Robots

August 12, 2021

Onn Fenig, SCB Contributor

But why is the uptake of autonomous mobile robots so low for an industry that’s continuing to innovate at speed?

Automation Plays Key Role in Future-Proofing Supply Chains

August 4, 2021

Digitizing Your Supply Chain: An Imperative for 2021

August 4, 2021

Sponsored by GEODIS

Digitization is critical for companies to remain competitive in the years ahead.

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.