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Automating inter-facility part moves
Manufacturer taps autonomous tow tractors to automate the hauling of large, heavy parts and equipment to assembly, cutting non-value added activities and enhancing safety in the process.

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Leaders Q&A: How automated parcel handling operation increases efficiencies
In this Leader’s Q&A, Engineering Innovation CEO Don Caddy discusses the current challenges facing the parcel handling industry and how automation can create major operational efficiencies.

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Empower Your Automation Journey at ProMat 2023
Whether you’re just beginning your automation journey or exploring options for taking your supply chain to the next level, you won’t want to miss Honeywell Intelligrated at ProMat 2023.

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The answer to the labor scarcity in the face of overwhelming productivity demands? Robots and automation. Vanderlande explains how case picking and item picking robots can supplement a limited workforce while improving productivity, throughput, and working conditions.

Women in Manufacturing Association announces 2023 Board of Directors
WiM elects 20 members to its 2023 Board of Directors, with their terms starting on April 1, 2023

Third Wave Automation gains strategic investment from Qualcomm Ventures and Zebra Technologies
Funding to drive product development and market expansion as TWA reach forklift automation solution expands pilot program.

Talking Supply Chain: It’s time to think really big again
On this episode, Byron Bennett, CEO of Zergratran, describes an underground alternative to the Panama Canal. Peerless Media editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

VERSES partners with SVT Robotics to expand application of AI in industrial environments
SVT’s integration with VERSES’ network operating system, KOSM, is expected to accelerate deployments of AI powered robots into warehouses and distribution centers.

January retail sales data is strong to begin 2023
Commerce reported that January retail sales—at $697.0 billion—were up 3% compared to January and up 6.4% annually. NRF reported that its calculation of retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants to focus on core retail, saw January increase 1.5% compared to December and a 4.8% increase on an unadjusted basis annually.

ProMat 2023: Get the lay of the land with a show map
Find your way around McCormick place North and South.

Co-opetition on The Rebound Podcast
Accenture director Emmanuel Hassoun explains why sharing supply chain assets with competitors may be the future of supply chain management on The Rebound Podcast.

Enabling the circular economy
With the focus turning to sustainability, one ITAD company is taking steps to step up its recycling and reporting efforts.

Swedish online pharmacy Apotea integrates piece-picking solution with AutoStore
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.

Survey: cloud seen as preferred deployment method for labeling challenges
In survey of nearly 500 professionals, 71% of companies report cloud/hybrid will be preferred method for labeling in next three years

Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co. names new president
Mark Lippert becomes just the sixth president in company history

2023 State of the Third-Party Logistics Industry Report
In this year’s Third-Party Logistics State of the Industry Report, you’ll learn about our top trends for the year and recommended best practices that will help you thrive despite these issues.

Top 5 applications for robotic lift trucks in warehouse environments
This white paper walks you through five common warehouse workflows that are especially well-suited for robotic lift trucks. (Hint: It’s not just point-to-point horizontal transportation anymore.)

North America sees record robot sales in 2022
Association for Advancing Automation stats show 44,196 robots ordered in 2022, up 11% over 2021; records result from resurgence in sales from automotive companies looking to boost EV production

Kotek retiring from Menasha; Drees to succeed
Kotek spend 32 years of service at the company, 14 as president and CEO

Radial stays ahead of the automation curve
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.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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