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Automation & Robotics

The latest news, analysis, trends and tools regarding 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.
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  • 0220_howmindnumbingofficetasks
    February 20, 2019
    By Bloomberg

    How Mindnumbing Office Tasks Made One Man $360M

    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.
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    February 11, 2019
    By SupplyChainBrain

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

    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.
  • 0211_thenewdchow
    February 6, 2019
    By Chris Slover, SCB Contributor

    The New DC: How Technologies Are Changing Distribution Design

    Pricey real estate, cheaper technology and continued labor challenges will continue to drive automation in tomorrow's distribution centers. What’s on the horizon?
  • February 6, 2019
    By Luke Nuber, SCB Contributor

    Autonomous Robots in the Distribution Center: Are They a Justifiable Investment?

  • February 6, 2019
    By Jim Serstad, SCB Contributor

    Warehouse Robotics Outstrip Growth Rate of 'Bots in Manufacturing

  • February 6, 2019
    By Dwight Klappich, SCB Contributor

    March of the Bots: Mobile Robots Poised for Rapid Growth

  • 0114_thelatesttechwont
    January 14, 2019
    By Bloomberg

    The Latest Tech Won’t Save Stores Failing Retail 101

  • 0108_daimleroffersselfdriving
    January 8, 2019
    By Bloomberg

    Daimler Offers Self-Driving Big Rigs as Tesla Plots Debut

  • 1226_forpeakseasonorder
    December 26, 2018
    By SupplyChainBrain

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

  • 1218_fromadobewallsto
    December 18, 2018
    By Bloomberg

    From Adobe Walls to A.I. Factories: China's 40-Year Transformation

  • December 18, 2018
    By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

    Q&A | The Warehouse Labor Shortage: Problem and Solutions

  • 1211_atarifferasurvival
    December 11, 2018
    By Bloomberg

    A Tariff-Era Survival Kit for American Firms in Asia

  • December 7, 2018
    By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

    Q&A | What Are Robots Doing in the Warehouse?

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White Papers

  • Achieving Revenue Gains from Distributed Logistics – The Value of Inventory Proximity to Customers

    January 7, 2019 | Tompkins Inc.
  • Rugged Mobile Devices: A Supply Chain Necessity

    February 9, 2018 | Panasonic
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Blog Posts

  • 0206_whatimpactwillautomation
    February 6, 2019
    By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

    What Impact Will Automation Have on Warehouse Workers?

  • January 21, 2019
    By Eric Allais, SCB Contributor

    Q&A | Turning the Page: Going Paperless With a WMS

  • 1031_enroutetosmart
    December 13, 2018
    By Hans Thalbauer, SCB Contributor

    The Digital Era Has Arrived, and Supply Chains Must Adjust

  • 1113_robotsarecomingfor
    December 12, 2018
    By Jeff Christensen, SCB Contributor

    Adapting to Automation: Lessons for Long-Term Success

  • 1210_howthetightlabor
    December 10, 2018
    By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

    How the Tight Labor Market Is Challenging Warehouses

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  • How Fulfillment Technology Is Keeping Pace With 'Fast Fashion'
    April 05, 2018

    The term “fast fashion” has taken on a whole new meaning today. Read More

  • Robots in the Warehouse: A Progress Report
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  • A Guide to the World of Augmented Reality
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