Robotics

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Q&A | Building Robots for the Workforce: A New Paradigm

May 15, 2019

How have robots been designed with the needs and skills of the workforce in mind? Jason Walker, co-founder and chief executive officer with Waypoint Robotics, addresses the issue.

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Q&A | Key Trends in Robotics for the Coming Year

May 14, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

New developments in robotics are making the technology both more affordable and applicable to warehouse operations of many types and sizes, says Jim Liefer, chief executive officer of Kindred.

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Q&A | The Intersection of Big Data, Warehousing and E-Commerce

May 13, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Mark Wheeler, director of supply chain solutions with Zebra Technologies Corp., lays out the factors that are driving businesses to modernize their warehouses, in response to the age of e-commerce.

The SCB Podcast

Podcast | Procurement Is Becoming a Whole New Discipline

May 10, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Digital technology has come to procurement, according to a new research study.

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Q&A | How A.I. Can Solve Some of Logistics' Toughest Problems

May 10, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Artificial intelligence can play a crucial role in solving some complex problems that arise from order fulfillment, packing and other logistics functions, says Jack Peck, president and CEO of FastFetch.

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Q&A | Automation Becomes Affordable for the Mid-Market

May 8, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Robots and automated systems are no longer beyond the reach of mid-market warehouse operations, with prices coming down and new options becoming available.

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Q&A | How Simulation Is Transforming Warehouse Design

May 7, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

New approaches to simulation and design are allowing warehouses and logistics providers to build facilities that generate maximum efficiencies.

This U.K. Grocer Has Faster Robots Than Amazon, Analyst Says

May 6, 2019

Bloomberg

David would win against Goliath in an automation faceoff in the U.K. online delivery market.

Robots Edge Closer to Unloading Trucks in Amazon-Era Milestone

May 3, 2019

Bloomberg

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.

The Future of Automation Could Bring More Workplace Inequality, Tensions

May 2, 2019

Bloomberg

Almost half of all jobs could be wiped out or radically altered in the next two decades due to automation.

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.