The rise of Industry 4.0 has led to a new wave of sophisticated warehouse automation technology. This tech includes automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), robotics, internet-connected sensors and complex warehouse management systems. These systems can be a powerful tool for warehouse owners who need to streamline existing workflows. However, not every facility may … [Read more...] about Does Your Business Need to Invest in Warehouse Automation?
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Cobots Are Helping Fulfill Your Holiday Shopping Orders
The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for warehouses and distribution centers. Traditionally, companies like FedEx and UPS have relied on seasonal workers to meet this demand, but another option has emerged. Now, more than ever, logistics companies are turning to collaborative robots to fulfill holiday orders. Automation is far from a new trend, but many … [Read more...] about Cobots Are Helping Fulfill Your Holiday Shopping Orders
Introducing the Bionic Worker: What this Means for Supply Chains
Supply chain managers face increasing pressure to move goods cost-effectively and efficiently as more consumers take to ordering online. Resultantly, modern supply chain companies must find innovative ways to increase productivity. In the United States, over 2 million Americans have lost limbs. Because of this, researchers are developing amazing technologies that allow … [Read more...] about Introducing the Bionic Worker: What this Means for Supply Chains
How Interactive Maps Support Warehouse Security and Logistics
Warehouse and cargo theft is a global problem. Statistics vary, but in the United States alone the cost of cargo theft is reported to range from $15 billion to 30 billion dollars every year. Exact numbers are difficult for the simple reason that many thefts go unreported. In the first quarter of 2018, cargo theft recording firms SensiGuard and CargoNet released reports on cargo … [Read more...] about How Interactive Maps Support Warehouse Security and Logistics
The Role of Robotics in Smart Warehousing
Today's warehouses are arguably smarter than ever. They feature equipment that works without constant human intervention and even gives alerts before breakdowns happen. And, robotics equipment features substantially in these smart warehouses, making the operations safer and more efficient. Robots Help Prepare Items for Shipment People are accustomed to not having to wait very … [Read more...] about The Role of Robotics in Smart Warehousing
