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Research Report: Use of Automation in Warehouse/DC
Modern Materials Handling is proud to release this comprehensive, 21-page report covering the Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions2 based on a recently completed survey of material handling decision makers.

Special Digital Issue: Warehouse/DC Robotics
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this hot market.

2023 Third Party Logistics (3PL) Playbook
Maximize Your 3PL Performance with the 2023 Peak Season Playbook - Prepare for Success Now with Tips, Checklists, and Strategies to Help Your Business Flourish During the Holidays.

SoftBank Group and Symbotic establish “warehouse-as-a-service” joint venture
Joint venture, GreenBox, aims to expand access to Symbotic warehouse automation systems to broad range of customers through new “as a service” offering.

Robotics company Ati Motors secures $10.85 million in Series A funding
Funding round will help mobile robot provider expand into U.S., South East Asia, Japan, and Europe markets while exploring untapped opportunities across pharmaceuticals, chemicals, maritime, and injection molding sectors.

AMR provider ForwardX Robotics closes out $61 million in Round C funding
Collectively, ForwardX has raised about $140 million since its founding in 2016. The AMR provider has deployed over 150 commercial projects and 3,000 robots across four continents.

Talking Materials Handling: Decarbonizing the supply chain
Listen in as Dave Tuttle, Breakthrough’s VP of sustainable solutions, discusses strategies to decarbonize transportation. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Interact Analysis: warehouse construction declines by 25% in 2023
Analyst firm finds that the decline in warehouse construction has dampened demand for end-to-end automation projects, though demand for mobile robots continues to rise.

enVista accepted into SLAM Line automation industry group
enVista becomes one of 31 companies in MHI’s SLAM group, for its scan, label, apply, manifest (SLAM) line automation solutions.

Verity extends Series B round to include Qualcomm Ventures, bringing round to $43 million
Autonomous indoor drone startup completes $32 million Series B round previously announced in March of this year.With installations across 13 countries, Verity states it is the market leader in deploying autonomous inventory management solutions, with industry leading clients spanning retailers, 3PLs, and manufacturers.

thredUP designs the largest resale platform on the web
The online retailer’s challenge was to design a system to quickly get new garments processed, ready for sale and out the door as efficiently as possible.

Hanging it up at thredUP
thredUP’s design allows the DC to quickly process orders.

Technology & Innovation Issue: Transformation inspiration
So, if you’re looking for transformation inspiration, then July is your month. 

Cimcorp and Murata Machinery USA reorganize to enhance competitiveness in North America
Cimcorp North America and Murata Machinery USA, which are both part of Murata Machinery Ltd., have entered a strategic alliance, integrating their expertise and capabilities in North America.

Put walls help drive innovation in the warehouse
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.

Software usage survey: Spotlight on technology
Artificial intelligence may be the hot technology of the day. But it’s not alone. Our latest survey plots the trajectory of AI and other advanced technologies along with warehouse, transportation, labor and planning software. Here’s the rundown of where they stand in the plant and warehouse right now.

The pluses propelling cloud warehouse management systems (WMS)
The cloud-based subscription model for acquiring and running warehouse management system software has gained ground, but some misgivings persist. The model’s value propositions are evolving around factors like bypassing the need for big upgrade projects or offloading worries about tuning a WMS.

Food and beverage challenged to do more with less
Consumers have more products, sizes and options available than ever before. They can buy online or in-store, and they need it now. On the flip side, costs have never been higher, and labor has never been scarcer. Technology and automated solutions can turn these challenges into opportunities.

Future-proofing with warehouse management systems (WMS)
Coastal Pet Products finds new WMS integrated with ERP and voice solution improves inventory management, helps scale the business.

Dorman Products Reduces Travel Waste by 16% with Autonomous Mobile Robots
Decreasing travel time to enable pickers to pick faster and more efficiently.


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