Robotics

VIDEO

Watch: What's Driving Automation in the Warehouse Today?

February 17, 2022

Brian Reinhart, vice president-sales U.S. with Hai Robotics, details the major trends that are impelling distribution operations to embrace automation solutions.

Unlocking the Value of Real-Time Visibility at Every Operational Level

February 9, 2022

Selecting the Best Warehouse Management Solution for Your Operations

February 8, 2022

Tom Singer, SCB Contributor

Recent supply chain disruptions have magnified ongoing trends that continue to challenge distribution operations. Warehouse management system (WMS) vendors have positioned new capabilities and existing features as key tools for addressing these challenges.

Robots as a Service: Advantages Versus Risks

February 8, 2022

Cheryl Falk, SCB Contributor

More companies are deploying robots to increase fulfillment speed and capacity, cut costs and survive the tight labor market. are leasing bots to quickly implement game-changing automation, with the flexibility to scale up or down as needs change over time. Robots as a service (RaaS) may be an attractive option, but it’s not without risk.

Driving Value in Your Supply Chain With Robotics and Automation

February 7, 2022

Steve Sensing, SCB Contributor

Five Success Factors for Human–Robot Collaboration in the Distribution Center

January 28, 2022

Musk Sees Human Robot Becoming Bigger Than Tesla’s Car Business

January 26, 2022

Bloomberg

The humanoid robots will be important to address the labor shortage in the U.S., and their first use will be in Tesla’s own factories, said Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk.

Logistics Giants Are Turning to Remote-Run Forklifts Amid Labor Crunch

January 24, 2022

Bloomberg

As omicron infections keep workers at home and labor shortages disrupt the world’s supply chains, two of the biggest logistics companies in the U.S. are looking to remote-operated equipment as a solution.

AutoStore Unveils R5+ Robot, Expanding Bin-Handling Capabilities to Meet Warehouse Needs

January 18, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

AutoStore, a warehouse automation company, announces the arrival of its R5+ Robot.

VIDEO

Watch: Will 2022 Be the Year of the ‘Smart Factory’?

January 11, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Jason Bergstrom, principal and smart factory leader with Deloitte, traces the evolution of the smart factory, and defines the term as it applies to modern-day technology tools.

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.