Conveyors & Sortation

RFID and Machine Vision are Having a Moment

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:25:12 -0400

RFID and machine vision are gaining momentum because they offer a practical, cost-effective path to automation. Unlike large-scale robotics projects that often require major facility redesigns and significant capital investment, RFID readers and AI-powered camera systems can typically be layered onto existing warehouse and manufacturing operations.

How Modern Warehouse Systems Enable True Supply Chain Autonomy

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

True warehouse autonomy depends not on automation alone, but on how effectively those systems work together within an integrated, intelligent ecosystem.

Rethinking Warehouse Design in the Era of Bulky E-Commerce

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The warehouse is only one part of the equation. Large and bulky products typically require a different transportation and final-mile delivery model as well.

How to Prepare Warehouses for the Next Generation of Automation

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For supply chain leaders, preparing for that future starts with understanding the warehouse they already have.

From Automation to Autonomy: How Physical AI is Reshaping Warehouse Operations

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Warehouse managers can plan for a lot of things. They can forecast seasonal demand, optimize inventory levels and redesign workflows to improve efficiency. But what they can't plan for is every unexpected disruption that occurs throughout a normal workday.

From Pick Rate to Production Performance

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A robotic picking system can post an impressive pick rate and still leave your team handling too many exceptions. For fulfillment leaders, the real test is how much of your operation’s picking volume it can handle reliably. And whether that performance holds as products, packaging, and demand change.

Watch: How 3PLs Can Get Started With Automation

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Will McInnis, director of sales with Robust.ai, talks about how third-party logistics providers can start their automation journey, and make the right choices in an ever-expanding world of choices.

Tackling Labor Shortages With Smarter Wheeled Systems

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Today, every manual lift, restack and repalletizing step adds cost, risk and delay — all while increasing physical strain on a workforce that is already stretched thin.

Cross-Dock Sortation: The Logical Extension of the Middle Mile

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Modern-day sortation technologies — including hardware, software and data— at middle-mile cross-docks give retailers and shippers the tools to transcend the “transportation-only” mindset.

Rethinking E-Commerce Fulfillment Automation in a Fast-Moving Market

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Autonomous robots designed to augment humans and adapt to operational shifts are helping companies make the pivot away from rigid, capital-intensive systems.

Warehouse Labor: A Delicate Balancing Act

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The shift from longer-term storage and distribution of cases and pallets to the continuous flow of deconsolidated, repacked and cross-docked eaches has significantly impacted both the workplace and workflow.

Beyond Cost Savings: The True ROI of Warehouse Automation

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

When considering warehouse automation, the choice comes down to one big question: Is it worth the investment?

High-Speed Logistics: Innovations Driving Sortation Accuracy

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Today's advanced sortation systems are defined by state-of-the-art automation technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Five Essential Warehouse Automation Technologies You Should be Using

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Some technologies are becoming absolutely essential in warehouse operations, boosting productivity, reducing errors and improving visibility throughout your operation. Here are five of them.

Watch: A First-Timer's Take on ProMat 2025

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Sarah Clang, vice president operations with RG Barry Brands, describes her experience of attending ProMat for the first time, and gives recommendations on the best warehouse automation systems.

Watch: A Guide to Warehouse Operations Software

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Daniel Avram, senior director of advanced software with Savoye North America, helps us sort through the alphabet soup of software systems for running warehouses.

Watch: What's the Latest in Warehouse Automation?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Gina Chung, vice president corporate development with Locus Robotics, brings us up to date on the latest technology innovations in the warehouse, and what the future might look like as well.

Flexible vs. Fixed Warehouse Automation: The Evolution of Logistics

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Warehouse management technology over the past 10 years has come a long way in terms of wrangling some order into inventory and order management processes.

Watch: How to Get Warehouse Automation Right

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Andrew Jackson, North America business development manager with AutoStore, details the right and the wrong way to automate a modern-day warehouse.

Podcast | What’s It Mean for a Retailer to Be ‘Channel-Agnostic’?

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The omnichannel has been with us for a long time. But does that mean that retailers are truly “channel-agnostic”?

Podcast | Automating the Warehouse: Best (and Worst) Practices

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Automation promises to bring huge rewards to the modern-day warehouse. But doing it right is no simple task.

How Robotic Process Automation Helps Reduce Business Costs

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The fact that employees spend many paid work hours on clerical tasks doesn’t help a company's bottom line.

To Bot or Not to Bot: Solving for the Right Level of Warehouse Automation

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

While warehouse robotics is undeniably a growing trend, the narrative surrounding its value deserves a more granular look.

Senate Probe Says Amazon Prime Day Leads to Flood of Injuries in Warehouses

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Senate committee's investigation found that there were 45 injuries for every 100 workers over the course of Prime Day 2019.

Watch: P2G or G2P Robotics? The Great Debate in Warehouse Automation

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Regardless of the size or age of a warehouse, person-to-goods (P2G) robotics is better for warehouse functionality than goods-to-person (G2P), says Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics.

Why So Many Warehouse Automation Projects Fail

Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Too many warehouse automation projects are failing, leading to widespread layoffs in the autonomous mobile robots industry, and putting the future of organizations at risk.

Watch: Laser-Focused Logistics: The Value of LiDAR Technology in the Supply Chain

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

LiDAR, a remote-sensing method using pulsed lasers to measure range, is proving to be of high value in supply chain automation, says Peipei Zhao, president of North America with Robosense.

Podcast | Connecting the Dots: The Role of the Modern-Day Warehouse Execution System

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

A typical warehouse consists of multiple information systems. How do they work together smoothly?

Watch: LogistiVIEW’s New WES to Be Showcased at Modex 2024

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Seth Patin, founder and chief executive officer of LogistiVIEW, previews the company's new FlowEP Warehouse Execution System, to be showcased at Modex 2024 in Atlanta March 11-14.

The Outlook for Supply Chain Automation

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Robotics and technology companies have doubled down on development of applications to support the supply chain, especially in the warehouse.