The age of e-commerce presents manufacturers, distributors and retailers with a raft of issues — especially with respect to technology and human relations, says Jeff Potts, director of e-commerce fulfillment for Sealed Air.
How have robots been designed with the needs and skills of the workforce in mind? Jason Walker, co-founder and chief executive officer with Waypoint Robotics, addresses the issue.
New developments in robotics are making the technology both more affordable and applicable to warehouse operations of many types and sizes, says Jim Liefer, chief executive officer of Kindred.
Mark Wheeler, director of supply chain solutions with Zebra Technologies Corp., lays out the factors that are driving businesses to modernize their warehouses, in response to the age of e-commerce.
Artificial intelligence can play a crucial role in solving some complex problems that arise from order fulfillment, packing and other logistics functions, says Jack Peck, president and CEO of FastFetch.
Robots and automated systems are no longer beyond the reach of mid-market warehouse operations, with prices coming down and new options becoming available.
As FedEx and UPS beef up automation to keep pace with surging e-commerce and a potential threat from Amazon, they’ve been stumped at a crucial stage: loading and unloading trucks.
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.
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