Conveyors & Sortation

Make the Transition to Data-Driven Lifecycle Management

August 1, 2021

Unplanned downtime can have detrimental effects in DC operations -- but achieving the desired levels of reliability is one area where traditional lifecycle management strategies may fall short.

enVista Acquires HCM Systems, Inc. to Expand Automation Capabilities

July 15, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

enVista, a global software, consulting, managed services and automation solutions firm, has annouonced the acquisition of long-time partner HCM Systems, a material handling equipment, systems and robotics firm The acquisition was completed July 1, 2021.

Optimize Workflows With Mobile Robotics

July 1, 2021

Honeywell Intelligrated

As distribution centers face new levels of operational complexity and labor scarcity, warehouse automation is likely to become essential for survival.

The Business Case for Tighter WMS and WES Integration

July 1, 2021

Honeywell Intelligrated

Honeywell Intelligrated explores some common challenges DCs face when selecting a WMS while presenting the advantages of bringing these key systems under one software platform.

The Keys for Speed, Accuracy and Flexibility

May 14, 2021

Intek and SencorpWhite

With consumers expecting to receive their products anytime, anywhere, and quickly, service has emerged as a primary competitive differentiator. All of these factors point to the importance of running warehouses to achieve maximum speed, flexibility, and efficiency.

Puma’s Newest DC Improves Service Levels

November 24, 2020

TGW Logistics Group

In the fast-moving sportswear market, one must be nimble to stay ahead of the competition. The increasing popularity of online shopping, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought entirely new challenges to retailers such as athletic and casual wear seller Puma. And the company has recently done some fancy footwork to make sure it stays in an omnichannel marketplace, now and far into the future.

EDITOR'S Q&A

How Piece-Picking Robots Are Transforming the Warehouse

November 17, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Automation in the warehouse is progressing at a rapid pace, with robots taking over an increasing number of tasks.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Out With Conveyors, In With Autonomous Mobile Robots

November 13, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The humble conveyor is no longer the symbol of warehouse automation. The robots are here.

Flexible Warehousing: A Shortcut to Direct-to-Consumer E-Commerce

November 6, 2020

Pierbridge

Is direct-to-consumer e-commerce the new normal? For an uncertain future, one strategy gaining ground is the “warehouse-in-a-warehouse.”

Top Five Ways to Achieve a Healthier Distribution Environment

November 4, 2020

Honeywell Intelligrated

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, we had seen an unacceptable number of companies break one of the most fundamental principles of running a distribution center: keeping employees healthy and safe.

Conveyors & Sortation

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding conveyors and sortation 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 in conveyors and sortation systems 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 conveyors and sortation in the warehouse.