Robotics

Top Five Ways to Achieve a Healthier Distribution Environment

November 4, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, we had seen an unacceptable number of companies break one of the most fundamental principles of running a distribution center: keeping employees healthy and safe.

Coronavirus: What Do We Do About Risk Now?

Five Ways AI Can Solve Supply-Chain Disruption

October 28, 2020

Carlos Melendez, SCB Contributor

Business disruptions brought on by the pandemic have shined light on supply-chain weaknesses — and a growing opportunity for artificial intelligence.

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Watch: Tracking Tech Development on Gartner’s 2020 Hype Cycle

October 25, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Noha Tohamy, Distinguished Vice President of Research with Gartner, discusses the findings of the firm’s latest Hype Cycle for assessing technology maturity.

Google Glass Gets New Life on Factory Floor

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How Wearables Are Transforming Transportation and Logistics

October 22, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Early forms of wearable devices have been popular in warehouses and distribution centers for a number of years. But the technology is growing rapidly in sophistication and application.

COVID-19 in the Warehouse? Never Fear — the Robots Are Here

October 19, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Only a year ago, the mere mention of a “virus” would have evoked in many people’s minds the image of a sick computer.

Supply-Chain Automation: A Vision That’s Becoming Reality

October 15, 2020

Pushkar Dixit, SCB Contributor

This three-step approach to automating tasks can improve operational performance throughout the supply chain.

Seegrid Acquires Box Robotics

October 7, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Seegrid Corporation, a provider of self-driving industrial vehicles for material handling, recently announced that it acquired Box Robotics, a mobile robotics startup bringing high-definition maps, three-dimensional LiDAR and deep learning to the warehouse and manufacturing automation space.

Five Ways to Invest in Growth During the Pandemic

October 7, 2020

Adam Froman, SCB Contributor

A balanced investment strategy is key to navigating instability and achieving growth.

Amazon Confronts Unions Amid Coronavirus Chaos

Amazon Workers Hurt More Often Than Industry Rate, Report Says

September 30, 2020

Bloomberg

The rate of injuries contradicts more rosy assertions the company has made to lawmakers and the public, according to the Center for Investigative Reporting.

‘Boxing Clever’: Realizing the Benefits of Intelligent Cartonization

September 22, 2020

Paccurate

Cartonization is getting more attention from businesses as rising volume demand and shipping restrictions drive up costs, and as warehouses surge-hire less-experienced packers to keep up.

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.