October manufacturing trend shows sequential gain but falls short of growth mode, reports ISM
November 2, 2023
The report’s benchmark metric, the PMI increased 1.2%, to 46.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), contracting, at a slower rate, for the 12th consecutive month.
Tuggers, carts & casters work in harmony to fill the labor gap
October 4, 2023
The typical warehouse applications largely remain the same year after year--receive, replenish, pick, pack, ship. These basic principles haven't changed a whole lot, but the processes and equipment used to support them are always improving.
Light-directed systems meet integrated solutions
October 3, 2023
Rather than being just stand-alone solutions for order picking and consolidation, pick-to-light is increasingly being used in the context of integrated solutions, while new twists on light technology open up new application areas.
Outside the Box: Why parcel shippers are suddenly focusing on packing
September 18, 2023
This webinar will discuss the recent focus on optimizing pack-out in major brands, highlighting its importance in annual shareholder letters. It will also explore the current state of packing efficiency, how big e-commerce brands are addressing the issue, and the impact of packing on margins and the environment.
Kenco survey examines peak season 2023 expectations, tactics
September 1, 2023
Results indicate that retailers should flatten the peak season curve and look closely at offering slower delivery and more shopping holidays.
Chery Automotive’s deployment of AMRs from ForwardX Robotics tops 100 robots
August 9, 2023
Autonomous mobile robots from ForwardX automate line-side replenishment of materials in Phase One of Chery's Super Factory.
Reinventing retail at Macy’s: Inventory productivity and sustainability
August 1, 2023
The department store chain has doubled down on strategies it put in place before the pandemic. The result: Maximizing inventory and margins
Put walls help drive innovation in the warehouse
July 11, 2023
A look at how put walls are keeping pace with the rapid advancements in automation and robotics to help companies fill orders faster and more efficiently.
Order Picking Strategies
June 29, 2023
When it comes to a picking strategy, there isn’t a one size fits all.
IAM Robotics introduces a new solution and a new direction
June 18, 2023
The new solution expands the capabilities of AMR picking within existing infrastructures
Depalletizing and palletizing gain in flexibility
June 8, 2023
AI and vision technology are making robotic depalletizing and palletizing solutions more flexible, but master data on SKUs still needs attention, and palletizing needs proper buffering and sequencing of cases to optimize the pallet build.
The beauty of integrated pack and ship
June 7, 2023
Sam’s Beauty doubles order fulfillment productivity with an integrated pack and ship system and software.
Voice picking solutions gains impact with integration
April 10, 2023
Voice-directed solutions do more than translate pick lists in voice instructions. These solutions are multi-modal, using wearable scanners and Android device screens when appropriate, and have evolved to handle work execution functions and integrate with mobile robots.
Combat Labor Scarcity with Reliable Robotic Solutions in Your Warehouse
March 28, 2023
Dealing with labor scarcity and overwhelming productivity demands? Robots may be your ideal solution. Warehouse Robotics White Paper, Vanderlande White Paper, Robotics sortation.
Brightpick showcases new autopicker
March 22, 2023
Brightpick (Booth N8332) is showcasing the recently announced Brightpick Autopicker at ProMat 2023.
Swisslog introduces next-generation CarryPick goods-to-person solution
March 22, 2023
Swisslog (Booth S3823), a provider of best-in-class warehouse automation and software, is displaying the next generation of its CarryPick mobile robotic goods-to-person storage and retrieval system
MHI honors Raymond and Durham for 100 years in industry
March 21, 2023
On Tuesday at ProMat 2023, MHI CEO John Paxton presented The Raymond Corporation and Durham Manufacturing Company with awards to commemorate 100 years in the industry.
Swedish online pharmacy Apotea integrates piece-picking solution with AutoStore
February 14, 2023
In a project considered to be a first, Element Logic, AutoStore, RightHand Robotics, and Apotea blend robotic cube storage with robotic piece picking to be able to deliver approximately 50,000 orders per day.
Radial stays ahead of the automation curve
February 9, 2023
In one of its Louisville fulfillment centers, Radial has combined conventional automation for picking with a robotic putwall for order assembly. The goal: demonstrate leadership in automation to improve productivity.