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Tompkins Solutions names Jon Johnson as Chief Operating Officer
Johnson brings a wealth of operations consulting experience to Tompkins, with a strong background in distribution, fulfillment, transportation and technology implementations.

Automating pallet handling at Aurobindo
One of the world’s leading generic drug manufacturers turned to AS/RS technology to optimize its pallet-centric operations and enable growth.

Moving pallets at Aurobindo
The AS/RS system at a pharmaceutical warehouse has automated and streamlined pallet handling processes.

16th annual Salary Survey: Materials handling professionals report satisfaction, stress
Modern’s 2023 Salary Survey offers an inside look into the average salaries, educational levels and career aspirations of today’s materials handling professionals.

2023 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Automating while upping performance
This year’s survey found increasing levels of use for various automation and software technologies, while technology budgets held fairly steady. However, operations face continued challenges around labor scarcity, inadequate warehouse space, and the pressure to perform in line with customer expectations.

DHL Supply Chain and AutoStore announce partnership expansion
DHL Supply Chain is currently involved in nine AutoStore projects across Singapore, the U.S. and Germany, with four more in planning

Automatic data capture (ADC): Accelerating the process
The push is on to get to the next level of productivity and workflow efficiency with automatic data capture technologies.

Kassow Robots establishes U.S. sales and support team
Team will support Kassow Robots' sales partners, system integrators, and distributors in the U.S. market.

Annual research shines light through the clouds
Our Annual Salary Survey brings us up to date on average compensation and bonus numbers, educational levels, and career aspirations of today’s materials handling professionals.

Four tech directions to shape distribution center (DC) performance
Yes, warehouse robotics are the biggest thing in automation, but they’re not the only tech to drive efficiencies. Orchestration software, better robot/human collaboration, and the application of computer vision to inventory accuracy all play a role in operational gains.

FORTNA and Geek+ partner to speed order fulfillment with automated robotics solutions
Through the global partnership, multiple projects are already in different stages of deployment in both the United States and the EMEA region, including major robotic installations for several large retailers in the sports and home appliances sectors as well as innovations in goods-to-person sortation systems.

Henry Puhl to become the new CEO of TGW Logistics
Puhl will take over as CEO from February 2024, succeeding Harald Schröpf, who has led TGW Logistics as CEO for the past six years and has been instrumental in the company's growth and success.

Mecalux launches an AI-driven robotic order picking system with Siemens’ technology
The collaborative picking system incorporates Siemens’ SIMATIC Robot Pick AI technology based on deep learning algorithms to automate the picking process.

MHI names Christy Dula as Chief Experience and Digital Technology Officer
In this expanded role, she will manage the information technology and membership teams to expand MHI’s engagement with MHI members and other stakeholders.

The Future of Work in Intralogistics
Amid a world of talent shortages, labor scarcity, and the lingering effects of the pandemic, the intralogistics industry must adapt.

2023 Third-Party Logistics Warehousing Benchmark Report
Unlock Success with the Fourth Annual 3PL Warehouse Benchmark Report. Gain industry insights to improve growth, labor, tech, and more. Download now!

Tecsys announces winners of its 2023 Supply Chain Excellence awards
Outstanding achievements in supply chain management recognized at the 2023 Tecsys User Conference

Efficient Deep Storage for Palletized Loads
Upgrade your operations and overcome industry challenges with Swisslog's PowerStore solutions for efficient deep storage. Read the white paper now.

Study: Warehousing and logistics industry torn about automation
Research from ProGlove on the future warehousing & logistics investment finds only half of leaders intend to implement automation technology in the next five years.

Extensiv’s annual 3PL Warehouse Benchmark Report finds 70% of 3PLs face higher labor costs
Report also reveals that 22% face stagnant or declining order volumes, though 3PLs are hitting record cycle times. Overall, 3PLs are balancing tightening cash flow and rising costs while maximizing available capacity.


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Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
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Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
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