Robotics

Robots Edge Closer to Unloading Trucks in Amazon-Era Milestone

May 3, 2019

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.

With Driverless Cars Late, a Startup Tries Remote-Control Trucks

April 23, 2019

Bloomberg

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.

How 5G Will Transform the Way We Live and Work

April 2, 2019

Bloomberg

Self-driving cars, remote robotic surgery, autonomous weapons — all that and much more is set to be delivered via the 5G wireless network.

Operations in Flight: How Drones Are Revolutionizing Transportation and Logistics

March 26, 2019

Chad Hall, SCB Contributor

Drone technology is enhancing operations, worker productivity, business profitability and more.

Waymo Is Now Selling Sensors to Lower Cost of Self-Driving Cars

Waymo Is Selling Sensors to Lower the Cost of Self-Driving Cars

March 8, 2019

Bloomberg

The next generation of warehouse robots, security systems, and even autonomous tractors could all be built with this technology.

How Mindnumbing Office Tasks Made One Man $360M

February 20, 2019

Bloomberg

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.

Blockchain, Emerging Tech and Supply Chain Gender Gap to Headline ProMat Show

The manufacturing and supply chain conference is coming to Chicago April 8 to 11

February 11, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

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.

The New DC: How Technologies Are Changing Distribution Design

February 6, 2019

Chris Slover, SCB Contributor

Pricey real estate, cheaper technology and continued labor challenges will continue to drive automation in tomorrow's distribution centers. What’s on the horizon?

Bots for the Warehouse: Seven Scenarios That Call for Increased Investment

February 6, 2019

Luke Nuber, SCB Contributor

Should distribution centers adopt now or wait for the technology to mature?

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.