Conveyors & Sortation

TechWatch

What Impact Will Automation Have on Warehouse Workers?

February 6, 2019

The modern-day warehouse is serving as a laboratory for the introduction of innovative supply-chain technologies. But the implications for human workers remain uncertain.

Case Study

For Peak Season Order Fulfillment, Three Management Systems Prove Better Than One

December 26, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

A system employing voice, barcode scanning and light triples the speed that an e-tailer could get costumes and party supplies out the door and to its customers.

TechWatch

Adapting to Automation: Lessons for Long-Term Success

December 12, 2018

Jeff Christensen, SCB Contributor

Automation brings gains in productivity, efficiency and safety. Here’s how to leverage the latest technologies.

Warehouses Are Hot Property in India, Thanks to Online Shopping Boom

December 6, 2018

Bloomberg

India’s burgeoning logistics sector is gaining favor with property developers and investors, boosted by a growing consumer class’s embrace of online shopping.

Versatility Is Key for Today’s WES/WCS Systems

December 4, 2018

Jerry List, SCB Contributor

Large multinational organizations face a growing number of warehousing challenges on both a global and local scale.

DHL Turns to Robots to Equip U.S. Warehouses for E-Commerce

December 3, 2018

Bloomberg

DHL is deploying artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles and product-picking robots at its American warehouses to help handle the surge in e-commerce demand.

This German Warehouse ‘Plays Tetris’ — Aiming to Rival Amazon

November 20, 2018

Bloomberg

A German grocer is fighting against Amazon with what it describes as the most technologically sophisticated online-shopping facility in Europe.

Think Tank

The Route to Smart Warehousing — and Why IoT Matters

October 31, 2018

Andrei Klubnikin

Meeting ever-shifting customer expectations is the only way to succeed in the digital era — and the internet of things is the cornerstone of Warehouse 4.0.

Case Study

Surging Over Capacity, Sheetz Stores Updates Warehouse Systems to Fuel Growth

October 16, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

Convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. was faced with antiquated material-handling equipment, inadequate software and short supply of warehousing capacity.

He’s One of the Only Humans at Work — and He Loves It

Inside a Shanghai warehouse the size of seven football fields, hundreds of robots pack roughly 200,000 boxes each day and ship them to customers across China. Four humans babysit.

September 11, 2018

The Washington Post

Inside a Shanghai warehouse the size of seven football fields, hundreds of robots pack roughly 200,000 boxes each day and ship them to customers across China. Four humans babysit.

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.