As FedEx and UPS beef up automation to keep pace with surging e-commerce and a potential threat from Amazon, they’ve been stumped at a crucial stage: loading and unloading trucks.
Startup Phantom Auto announced an expansion into logistics, providing remote operation capability for forklifts, delivery robots and “yard truck” tractors that move trailers around warehouses.
The former SoftBank Group employee was an early mover into what’s called robotic process automation, the use of software bots to automate repetitive operations.
Keynotes focusing on leading trends, best practices and what's next in best-in-class solutions promise to give attendees actionable insights into making their entire supply chains work more efficiently and profitably.
Pricey real estate, cheaper technology and continued labor challenges will continue to drive automation in tomorrow's distribution centers. What’s on the horizon?
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.
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