Warehouse Operations

If you thought our annual survey on the outlook for warehouse and DC equipment and systems spending would indicate off-the-charts spending plans, think again. However, you will find interest in goods-to-person robotics, labor management, as well as more respondents tapping third-parties for maintenance analytics as companies look for more efficiencies.

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The Warehousing Education and Research Council's in-person event is scheduled to take place June 2-5, 2024 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

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.

New challenges for material handlers require digitalization, Edge computing, flexible enclosure systems, and efficient enclosure climate control solutions.

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Survey finds 78% of respondents are leveraging AI/ML in their supply chains in the last year. Additionally, warehouse management system (WMS) software continues as a top supply chain technology investment area.

Lucas Systems' new ‘Voice of the Warehouse Worker’ study found that nearly 3 out of 4 (74%) on-floor workers said they would consider a pay cut at another company for an opportunity to use technology if it helps them in their job.

According to a new Zebra study, 92% of warehouse associates agree on some level that technology advancements will make the warehouse environment more attractive to workers

Move positioned as strengthening Fortna's warehouse optimization offerings, amplifying order fulfillment speed and accuracy

With around 1,200 employees, Siemens Logistics mail and parcel business generates annual revenue of about €500 million.

Our annual automation survey finds increasing budgets for automation and rising interest in automated solutions with reliable parts availability, as well as turnkey, integrated solutions. And though budgets are up, stresses show around labor availability, raising its importance as a driver for automation.

Andrew Gibson joins provider of AI-based software for orchestration of warehouse processes such as dynamic dock scheduling, level loading labor, and balancing inventory

Data recently issued in a report by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate developer CBRE highlighted the impact that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic had on the United States industrial real estate market, for both the fourth quarter and calendar year 2020.

A few insights from reporting on our annual Warehouse and DC Operations survey, found in this month's issue