Lift Trucks & AGVs

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Watch: AGVs: Are They Right for Your Warehouse?

May 13, 2022

Nicola Tomatis, chief executive officer of BlueBotics, discusses interoperability of AGVs and things to consider before investing in automated vehicles.

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Watch: Megatrends in Material Handling

May 10, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Flexible automation, labor augmentation and longer lead times for project delivery are among the major trends in material handling, says Christian Dow, executive vice president of leadership and membership at MHI.

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Watch: Robotics Are the Key to Boosting Warehouse Productivity

May 5, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Robotics make it easier for operators to manage productivity in a time of severe labor shortages, says Karen Leavitt, chief marketing officer at Locus Robotics.

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Watch: The Real Role of Robots in Fulfillment Centers

April 28, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What are robots really being used for in distribution facilities today? Craig Henry, U.S. industry manager with Siemens Industry, provides a status report — and a look at the future.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Solving the Warehouse Labor Shortage: Part 2

April 15, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Warehousing is suffering from an acute shortfall of labor. Is automation the answer?

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Watch: Automation: What Does It Mean to Be Scalable and Flexible?

April 14, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Yesterday's automation consisted of fixed infrastructure that couldn't be adjusted to meet changing needs. Not anymore, says Rick DeFiesta, executive vice president of sales and solutions Americas with Geek+.

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Watch: Is Warehouse Automation Worth the Investment?

April 4, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Automation can help warehouses address problems of labor scarcity and rising inflation, but is it cost-effective enough to justify the effort? Jan Bednar, chief executive officer of Shipmonk, offers a perspective.

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.

Five Ways Self-Driving Forklifts Can Provide a Competitive Edge

December 15, 2021

Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Transition to AMRs

December 13, 2021

Lift Trucks & AGVs

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding lift trucks and automated guided vehicles (AGV) 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 in lift trucks and AGVs 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 lift trucks and AGVs in the warehouse.