Robotics

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Watch: How Much Warehouse Space Will We Need in the Coming Years?

January 20, 2021

Melinda McLaughlin, vice president and global head of research with Prologis, paints a picture of warehouse demand in the U.S., now and over the next five years.

Robots in the Warehouse: Who’s Your New Friend?

January 13, 2021

Locus Robotics

With online orders surging, retailers, logistics providers and distributors of essential supplies are expanding their use of robots to optimize order fulfillment.

Geek+ and Universal Logic Announce Strategic Partnership for Supply Chain Automation

January 7, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Geek+, a global provider of autonomous mobile robots and warehouse automation, and Universal Logic, a pioneer of an AI, machine-control software “brain” for robots, have recently announced a new partnership.

Ten Ways COVID-19 Has Changed the World Economy Forever

December 30, 2020

Bloomberg

Economic shocks like the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 only arrive once every few generations, and they bring about permanent and far-reaching change.

Robots Eased Pressure on Retailers This Holiday Season

December 30, 2020

Paul Roy, SCB Contributor

It was a year for robots — as will be 2021.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Where Is Material-Handling Automation Heading in 2021?

December 28, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Mobile robots are carving out an increasingly important role in material handling, especially in the era of e-commerce and the coronavirus pandemic.

How Three Warehouse Problems Can Be Solved With Automation

November 19, 2020

Rudi Lueg, SCB Contributor

The 2020 peak holiday shopping season promises to break all records for order volumes, especially for e-commerce. The outlook has brought renewed focus on the supply-chain resources needed to accommodate the spike in demand.

EDITOR'S Q&A

How Piece-Picking Robots Are Transforming the Warehouse

November 17, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Automation in the warehouse is progressing at a rapid pace, with robots taking over an increasing number of tasks.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Out With Conveyors, In With Autonomous Mobile Robots

November 13, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The humble conveyor is no longer the symbol of warehouse automation. The robots are here.

Seven Supply-Chain Trends to Watch in 2021

November 11, 2020

Dan Weinberger, SCB Contributor

And how they can rejuvenate the battered supply-chain industry.

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.