Robotics

Labor Shortage, Need for Speed: Why Robots Will Multiply in the Warehouse

June 20, 2021

Warehouse automation is becoming more mainstream and affordable for smaller and middle-market e-commerce businesses.

A Retailer's Guide to Optimizing Post-Covid Labor and Operations

June 17, 2021

Adapting to the rapidly changing landscape will require many retailers and distributors to look twice at their tools, technologies and fulfillment strategies.

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Watch: How Inefficient Warehouses Are Slowing Global Supply Chains

June 14, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Alex Wakefield, chief executive officer of Longbow Advantage, says the inability of warehouses to take full advantage of the data that’s available to them is a greater threat to supply chain continuity than a containership blocking the Suez Canal.

Waymo and J.B. Hunt to Test Self-Driving Freight in Texas

June 10, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

The test run will use Waymo’s autonomous Class 8 trucking unit to haul freight between facilities in Houston and Fort Worth.

Global Manufacturer Cuts Costs, Improves 5S Organization With Seegrid AMRs

June 3, 2021

Seegrid Corp.

Challenge: A global manufacturer was focused on reallocating labor to reduce product damage and costs. Within its dynamic environment, it was crucial to adhere to safety protocols while improving reliability.

DHL Supply Chain Expands Agreement with Locus Robotics to Accelerate Digitalization Strategy

June 2, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

DHL Supply Chain has recently announced a framework agreement expanding its collaboration with Locus Robotics, which offers autonomous mobile robots that assist humans in warehouse fulfillment processes.

Instacart Bets on Robots Over People for the Future of Grocery

June 2, 2021

Bloomberg

Instacart Inc. has an audacious plan to replace its army of gig shoppers with robots — part of a long-term strategy to cut costs and put its relationship with supermarket chains on a sustainable footing.

Five Eco-Friendly Ways to Scale Up Your Logistics

May 30, 2021

Craig Powell, SCB Contributor

Scaling up operations doesn't have to be environmentally detrimental.

Forklift Driving Becomes a Desk Job in Phantom-Mitsubishi Deal

May 19, 2021

Bloomberg

The software fits a need that has become acute during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Attabotics Partners With AltaML and Amii on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Capabilities for Supply Chains

April 30, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Attabotics, a 3D robotics supply chain company, today announced a partnership with AltaML, a Canadian applied artificial intelligence and machine learning company, and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), a center for artificial intelligence research and application, to further develop capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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.