Robotics

U.S. Is Way Behind Other Nations on Workers' Readiness for Jobs of the Future, Report Says

April 26, 2018

The United States lags behind other countries in readiness for an increasingly automated world, placing ninth on a ranking of 25 advanced economies, according to a new report from Swiss technology giant ABB.

For Warehouse Workers, Technology Starts to Look More Like Home

April 26, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

When Bert Hooper brings on new workers at TechStyle Fashion Group’s 450,000 square-foot warehouse in Perris, California, he tells them, “If you know how to use a smartphone and you know how to use an app, you can do about any operation that we have in our facility.”

Jeff Bezos v the World: Why All Companies Fear 'Death by Amazon'

April 26, 2018

The Guardian

The computer on which this article was written is sitting on a laptop stand that tells you everything you need to know about how Amazon does business.

DHL Reports on A.I.’s Potential Benefits — and Looming Concerns — in Logistics

April 25, 2018

Air Cargo World

DHL and IBM have released a joint report on the development of artificial intelligence (A.I.) technology and its potential to change the logistics industry — noting that, in many ways, A.I. is already making profound changes to the retail environment, not all of which are positive.

Robot Conquers One of the Hardest Human Tasks: Assembling Ikea Furniture

April 24, 2018

The New York Times

Robots have taken our jobs, learned our chores and beaten us at our own games.

Elon Musk Drafts in Humans After Robots Slow Down Tesla Model 3 Production

April 20, 2018

The Guardian

Elon Musk has admitted that automation has been holding back Tesla’s Model 3 production and that humans, rather than machines, were the answer.

Robot Managers: The Future of Work or a Step Too Far?

April 18, 2018

The Guardian

First they took the factory jobs; next, robots are expected to replace mortgage brokers, paralegals, and accountants. It has always been assumed, however, that jobs requiring human interaction would remain safe.

Robots Are Taking Over the E-Commerce Warehouse

April 9, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Do robots in the warehouse want to help you do your job better? Or do they just want your job?

How Fulfillment Technology Is Keeping Pace With 'Fast Fashion'

April 6, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The term "fast fashion" has taken on a whole new meaning today.

Workers at Risk As Robots Set to Replace 66 Million Jobs, Report Warns

April 5, 2018

The Guardian

The west’s leading economic think tank has warned its members that they are failing to prepare workers for an automation revolution that will leave 66 million people at risk of being replaced by machines in the coming years.

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.