Robotics

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Watch: Is Warehouse Automation Worth the Investment?

April 4, 2022

Automation can help warehouses address problems of labor scarcity and rising inflation, but is it cost-effective enough to justify the effort? Jan Bednar, chief executive officer of Shipmonk, offers a perspective.

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Watch: How Are AI and Robotics Changing Logistics?

March 30, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Oliver Hedgepeth, professor of logistics with American Public University System online, offers guidance on what warehouse employers and workers must do to adjust to the new age of automation.

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Watch: How Automation Can Help Fix the Growing Supply Chain Crisis

March 2, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Robots offer a solution to both short- and long-term challenges that arise with the growth of e-commerce fulfillment, says Lior Elazary, chief executive officer and co-founder of inVia Robotics.

The Problem With Robots in Retail

February 27, 2022

Joey Rubinstein, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

You can't solve a dynamic problem with a static solution.

The Role of AI, Analytics in Advancing Supply Chains

February 17, 2022

Tuncay Isik, SCB Contributor

Data science software for supply chains is becoming democratized and universally accessible — tearing down the barrier to entry.

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Watch: What's Driving Automation in the Warehouse Today?

February 17, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Brian Reinhart, vice president-sales U.S. with Hai Robotics, details the major trends that are impelling distribution operations to embrace automation solutions.

Unlocking the Value of Real-Time Visibility at Every Operational Level

February 9, 2022

Selecting the Best Warehouse Management Solution for Your Operations

February 8, 2022

Tom Singer, SCB Contributor

Recent supply chain disruptions have magnified ongoing trends that continue to challenge distribution operations. Warehouse management system (WMS) vendors have positioned new capabilities and existing features as key tools for addressing these challenges.

Robots as a Service: Advantages Versus Risks

February 8, 2022

Cheryl Falk, SCB Contributor

More companies are deploying robots to increase fulfillment speed and capacity, cut costs and survive the tight labor market. are leasing bots to quickly implement game-changing automation, with the flexibility to scale up or down as needs change over time. Robots as a service (RaaS) may be an attractive option, but it’s not without risk.

Driving Value in Your Supply Chain With Robotics and Automation

February 7, 2022

Steve Sensing, SCB Contributor

Robotics

The latest news, analysis, trends and tools for automation and robotics for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies that use cameras, radios, sensors and digital maps to find and sort merchandise are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of automation and robotics in the warehouse.