The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding lift trucks and automated guided vehicles (AGV) 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 lift trucks and AGVs 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 lift trucks and AGVs in the warehouse. https://www.supplychainbrain.com/rss en-us Having both automated vehicles and human-operated forklifts within the same facility can cause problems if they're not properly managed, says Nicola Tomatis, CEO of Bluebotics. Having both automated vehicles and human-operated forklifts within the same facility can cause problems if they're not properly managed, says Nicola Tomatis, CEO of Bluebotics.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44112 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44112-watch-the-challenge-of-mixed-fleet-management-in-the-warehouse 012_the_challenge_of_mixed-fleet_management_in_the_warehouse_v1 (540p).png Customer expectations for uptime, reliability, and service quality are higher than ever. At the same time, organizations are managing increasingly complex assets, aging infrastructure, and growing pressure to improve efficiency and profitability. Customer expectations for uptime, reliability, and service quality are higher than ever. At the same time, organizations are managing increasingly complex assets, aging infrastructure, and growing pressure to improve efficiency and profitability.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/43905 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:29:15 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/43905-delivering-flawless-field-service-with-predictive-insights-and-ai On Demand Webinar SAP Apr 8 2026 11a ET.png Warehouses today face a harsh reality: structural volatility is the new normal. Rising costs, labor shortages, and data overload are exposing the fragility of outdated models. This guide outlines a new framework built on four actionable tenets designed to transform your operations from reactive to resilient. Warehouses today face a harsh reality: structural volatility is the new normal. Rising costs, labor shortages, and data overload are exposing the fragility of outdated models. This guide outlines a new framework built on four actionable tenets designed to transform your operations from reactive to resilient.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/43532 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/43532-reinventing-warehouse-management-with-an-intelligent-framework Thumbnail (2).jpg The next decade will bring a fundamental shift in material movement as facilities evolve into autonomous logistics networks. The next decade will bring a fundamental shift in material movement as facilities evolve into autonomous logistics networks.]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/43261 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/43261-the-convergence-of-lift-trucks-agvs-and-amrs ROBOTICS iStock-ipopba-973143870.jpg Image: iStock/ipopba 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/43177 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/43177-tackling-labor-shortages-with-smarter-wheeled-systems WAREHOUSE WORKERS LABOR HAPPY iStock-sturti-661867892.jpg We'e rapidly entering an era where robots don;t simply operate with human commands from static maps and point-to-point instructions; they do so autonomously — and with each other. We'e rapidly entering an era where robots don;t simply operate with human commands from static maps and point-to-point instructions; they do so autonomously — and with each other.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/43251 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/43251-how-physical-ai-will-reshape-the-warehouse ai-supply-chain-artificial-intelligence-data-automation-iStock-2184790791.jpg Photo: iStock / AndreyPopov 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. 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.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/42982 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/42982-cross-dock-sortation-the-logical-extension-of-the-middle-mile TRUCK ON HIGHWAY ROAD FREIGHT iStock-grandriver-1465157700.jpg Photo: iStock/grandriver When considering warehouse automation, the choice comes down to one big question: Is it worth the investment? When considering warehouse automation, the choice comes down to one big question: Is it worth the investment?

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/42402 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/42402-beyond-cost-savings-the-true-roi-of-warehouse-automation WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION ROBOT TECHNOLOGY iStock-imaginima-2189303812.jpg 2189303812 Some technologies are becoming absolutely essential in warehouse operations, boosting productivity, reducing errors and improving visibility throughout your operation. Here are five of them. Some technologies are becoming absolutely essential in warehouse operations, boosting productivity, reducing errors and improving visibility throughout your operation. Here are five of them.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41795 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41795-five-essential-warehouse-automation-technologies-you-should-be-using WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY iStock-Yozayo-1094241146.jpg Photo: iStock/Yozayo 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. 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.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41753 Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41753-watch-a-first-timers-take-on-promat-2025 002_a_first-timer's_take_on_promat_2025-(540p).png Daniel Avram, senior director of advanced software with Savoye North America, helps us sort through the alphabet soup of software systems for running warehouses. Daniel Avram, senior director of advanced software with Savoye North America, helps us sort through the alphabet soup of software systems for running warehouses. 

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41709 Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41709-watch-a-guide-to-warehouse-operations-software 012_a_guide_to_warehouse_operations_software-(540p).png 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. 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.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41616 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41616-watch-whats-the-latest-in-warehouse-automation 012_what_the_latest_in_warehouse_automation_sponsored_by_locus_robotics.png What makes today's warehouse automation "intelligent"? And what are the key challenges around adopting it? Zaven Gabriel, product marketing manager with Locus Robotics, offers a perspective. What makes today's warehouse automation "intelligent"? And what are the key challenges around adopting it? Zaven Gabriel, product marketing manager with Locus Robotics, offers a perspective.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41609 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41609-watch-the-rise-of-intelligent-warehouse-automation 015_the_rise_of_intelligent_warehouse_automation (540p).png Aron Bohlig, managing partner with ComCap Holdings LLC, updates us on four topics in logistics tech investment: AI, visibility, autonomous warehouse vehicles, and the prospect for market consolidation. Aron Bohlig, managing partner with ComCap Holdings LLC, updates us on four topics in logistics tech investment: AI, visibility, autonomous warehouse vehicles, and the prospect for market consolidation.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41549 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41549-watch-investment-trends-in-logistics-wheres-the-market-going 007_investment_trends_in_logistics_where's_the_market_going.png The shift to zero-emission forklifts presents more than just a change in power sources; it's an opportunity to examine your entire material-handling strategy. The shift to zero-emission forklifts presents more than just a change in power sources; it's an opportunity to examine your entire material-handling strategy. 

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/41171 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/41171-planning-your-facilitys-path-to-zero-emission-forklifts FORKLIFT WAREHOUSE DC EQUIPMENT iStock-maxoidos-1148495975.jpg Photo: iStock / maxoidos Andrew Jackson, North America business development manager with AutoStore, details the right and the wrong way to automate a modern-day warehouse. Andrew Jackson, North America business development manager with AutoStore, details the right and the wrong way to automate a modern-day warehouse.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/40860 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/40860-watch-how-to-get-warehouse-automation-right How-to-Get-Warehouse-Automation-Right.jpg Jennifer Chung, director of automation and innovation for North America with DSV, and Laura Adams, director of customer lifecycle marketing with Locus Robotics, tell how Locus helped DSV to meet the seasonal needs of a key customer. Jennifer Chung, director of automation and innovation for North America with DSV, and Laura Adams, director of customer lifecycle marketing with Locus Robotics, tell how Locus helped DSV to meet the seasonal needs of a key customer.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/40539 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/40539-watch-case-study-using-warehouse-robots-to-manage-the-peaks-and-valleys-of-demand Case Study_ Using Warehouse Robots to Manage the Peaks and Valleys of Demand.png Automation promises to bring huge rewards to the modern-day warehouse. But doing it right is no simple task. Automation promises to bring huge rewards to the modern-day warehouse. But doing it right is no simple task.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/40442 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/40442-podcast-automating-the-warehouse-best-and-worst-practices WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION ROBOTS DARK iStock-Vanit Janthra-1421461349.jpg Photo: iStock.com/Vanit Janthra Call smaller warehouses finally afford the automation they need to complete with larger operators? Call smaller warehouses finally afford the automation they need to complete with larger operators?

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/40384 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/40384-podcast-the-barrier-to-fulfillment-automation-is-coming-down WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION ROBOTS iStock-gorodenkoff-1349338733.jpg Photo: iStock.com/gorodenkoff The fact that employees spend many paid work hours on clerical tasks doesn’t help a company's bottom line. The fact that employees spend many paid work hours on clerical tasks doesn’t help a company's bottom line.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/40279 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/40279-how-robotic-process-automation-helps-reduce-business-costs ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION RPA ROBOTS iStock-JuSun-1562930062.jpg Image: iStock/JuSun While warehouse robotics is undeniably a growing trend, the narrative surrounding its value deserves a more granular look. While warehouse robotics is undeniably a growing trend, the narrative surrounding its value deserves a more granular look.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/40173 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/40173-to-bot-or-not-to-bot-solving-for-the-right-level-of-warehouse-automation manufacturing-software-iStock-1184804468.jpg Photo: metamorworks, iStock 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. 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.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39845 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39845-watch-p2g-or-g2p-robotics-the-great-debate-in-warehouse-automation locus_robotics_-_p2g_or_g2p_robotics__the_great_debate_in_warehouse_automation-(540p).jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/39740 Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/39740-why-so-many-warehouse-automation-projects-fail WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION ROBOTS iStock-gorodenkoff-1349338733.jpg Photo: iStock.com/gorodenkoff Autonomous lift trucks are all the rage in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, says David Griffin, chief sales officer with Seegrid. But bringing them on requires extensive preparation. Autonomous lift trucks are all the rage in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, says David Griffin, chief sales officer with Seegrid. But bringing them on requires extensive preparation.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39762 Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39762-watch-how-to-integrate-autonomous-lift-trucks-into-the-warehouse seegrid_-_how_to_integrate_autonomous_lift_trucks_into_the_warehouse_-_david_griffin-(540p).jpg Monty McVaugh, head of products with Opex Corporation, tackles two major challenges in the warehouse today: the chronic labor shortage, and demand by customers for ever-faster order fulfillment. Monty McVaugh, head of products with Opex Corporation, tackles two major challenges in the warehouse today: the chronic labor shortage, and demand by customers for ever-faster order fulfillment.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39763 Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39763-watch-a-double-challenge-to-warehouses-not-enough-labor-and-a-need-for-speed opex_corporation_-_a_double_challenge_to_warehouses__not_enough_labor,_and_a_need_for_speed_-_monty_mcvaugh-(540p).jpg Bringing technology into a warehouse — especially robotics — is no simple task. Kim Losey, chief growth officer with Rapid Robotics, discusses the right way to introduce innovation. Bringing technology into a warehouse — especially robotics — is no simple task. Kim Losey, chief growth officer with Rapid Robotics, discusses the right way to introduce innovation.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39706 Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39706-watch-whats-right-and-wrong-with-robotics rapid_robotics_-_whats_right_and_wrong-_with_robotics_-_kim_losey-(540p) (1).jpg It may sound surprising, but what differentiates humanoid robotics from a lot of other automation technologies is that it actually takes nothing to prepare for it, says Damion Shelton, president of Agility Robotics. It may sound surprising, but what differentiates humanoid robotics from a lot of other automation technologies is that it actually takes nothing to prepare for it, says Damion Shelton, president of Agility Robotics.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39707 Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39707-watch-are-you-ready-for-humanoid-robotics agility_robotics_-_are_you_ready_for_humanoid_robotics__-_damion_shelton-(540p).jpg The rise of digitization is making warehouse processes more efficient, by automating tasks and giving employees time to focus on more complex duties. The rise of digitization is making warehouse processes more efficient, by automating tasks and giving employees time to focus on more complex duties.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/39580 Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/39580-accelerating-warehouse-automation-in-the-logistics-industry WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION.jpg Photo: JE Dunn Construction Artificial intelligence can aid in the primary goal of warehouse management: to get the right inventory as close to the end-consumer as possible, says Corey Calla, president and CEO of SencorpWhite. Artificial intelligence can aid in the primary goal of warehouse management: to get the right inventory as close to the end-consumer as possible, says Corey Calla, president and CEO of SencorpWhite.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39674 Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39674-watch-innovations-in-ai-and-warehouse-automation sencorpwhite_-_innovations_in_ai_and_warehouse_automation_-_corey_calla-(540p).jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39563 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39563-watch-laser-focused-logistics-the-value-of-lidar-technology-in-the-supply-chain robosense_-_laser-focused_logistics__the_value_of_lidar_technology_in_the_supply_chain_-_peipei_zhao-(540p).jpg