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Automation Top Stories

Robots are Enhancing Human Workers, Not Replacing Them
The future is here - and autonomous robots are taking on all the strenuous tasks so humans can focus on the more analytical ones.
Meet Bluicity: The Startup That’s Predicting and Perfecting the Supply Chain
In this week's Startup Spotlight, we profile Bluicity, a company digitalizing logistics to ensure quality and reduce waste in supply chains.
Retailers Take Lead in Big-Box Warehouse Leasing, CBRE Finds
Retailers and wholesalers dominate big-box warehouse leasing in North America, signaling a significant shift in the market.
U.S. Manufacturing is Growing but Employment Not Keeping Pace
While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.

Automation Resources

Efficiency Redefined: The Impact of Hybrid Automation in Warehouses
From workstations to wearables, warehouses are adapting to increasing demands and a changing workforce—one worker and one...
Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the...


Automation News

Robots are Enhancing Human Workers, Not Replacing Them
The future is here - and autonomous robots are taking on all the strenuous tasks so humans can focus on the more analytical ones.

Meet Bluicity: The Startup That’s Predicting and Perfecting the Supply Chain
In this week's Startup Spotlight, we profile Bluicity, a company digitalizing logistics to ensure quality and reduce waste in supply chains.

Retailers Take Lead in Big-Box Warehouse Leasing, CBRE Finds
Retailers and wholesalers dominate big-box warehouse leasing in North America, signaling a significant shift in the market.

Talking Supply Chain: Supply chain’s watchdog
The healthcare supply chain is complex, and simply using the available data to gain visibility is more complex than it seems. OptiFreight Logistics’ Emily Gallo explains in this Talking Supply Chain podcast.

Efficiency Redefined: The Impact of Hybrid Automation in Warehouses
From workstations to wearables, warehouses are adapting to increasing demands and a changing workforce—one worker and one technology at a time.

Transforming Warehousing with AI: Five Key Reasons to Adopt Now
In this blog , Locus Robotics explores the benefits of using artificial intelligence in the warehouse.

U.S. Manufacturing is Growing but Employment Not Keeping Pace
While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.

Maximize Warehouse Space with Mezzanine Automation: Expert Tips
Warehouse Challenges continue with increased rents and limited storage space, making fulfillment difficult. In addition the increase in eCommerce is also exacerbating the problem. Locus Robotics has the solution maximizing existing space with mezzanine automation.

Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.

Spotlight Startup: Cart.com is Reimagining Logistics
Starting a company is hard work. We sat down with Cart.com co-founder Remington Tonar to discuss his company's early success, growing pains, and more.

Walmart and Swisslog Expand Partnership with New Texas Facility
Walmart and Swisslog are teaming up for a third time to implement automation at the retail giant's new Texas milk processing facility.

Taking Stock of Today’s Robotics Market and What the Future Holds
Humanoid robots are the future, but there is still work to do to develop them. In the meantime, companies should not wait to invest in today's robotics solutions.

Walmart Unleashes Autonomous Lift Trucks at Four High-Tech DCs
Walmart announced that it will deploy 19 autonomous lift trucks at four DCs, enhancing efficiency and transforming the way employees work.

AI Not a Priority for Retailers and CPG Companies
A new study reveals that retailers and CPG companies still don't recognize AI's potential to manage shifts in consumer demand.

UPS Announces Plans to Close Around 200 US Facilities
UPS will invest $9 billion in automation, targeting efficiency and savings, while closing 200 U.S. facilities.

How Manufacturing Companies are Staying Ahead of the Curve
Rockwell released its annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, revealing a focus on new technologies to build resilience, drive growth, and more.

Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the warehouse, enabling automation technologies and people to work together seamlessly, can address these issues.

Gartner Unveils Top Trends in Supply Chain Technology
Gartner released its supply chain technology trends for 2024, including everything from sustainability to cyber extortion to (even more) AI.

How Automation and Software are Solving Supply Chain Productivity Challenges
Listen in as Fortna CEO Rob McKeel explains how automation is tackling challenges and driving productivity in the supply chain. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Keys to Keeping Talent in the Warehouse
How companies are exploring trends like automation and upskilling to shape the future of warehouse employment.


Featured Companies

Paccurate
Paccurate offers an API-driven cartonization solution that optimizes packing for costs directly. It uses item and box dimensions to generate 3D packing instructions, considering materials, labor, and carrier rate tables. The PacSimulate tool finds the best box mix through extensive…
Dematic
Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the intelligent and connected supply chain. The company employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to design, build and support technology solutions that enhance material and information flow.…
NorthStar Automation
NorthStar Automation’s warehouse management system (WMS) is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses and their unique operational requirements.
Miebach Consulting
The Miebach Consulting Group was founded in 1973 in Frankfurt, Germany by Dr. Ing. Joachim Miebach to provide logistics and supply chain consulting as well as material flow engineering services for large and medium-sized companies on a global scale. Miebach -…
ABB Robotics
ABB robots enable customers to implement efficient manufacturing systems that sustainably produce high-quality products. The company’s range of products and solutions for lean manufacturing cover the range from body-in-white to the final assembly of complete car bodies. They improve…
Baldor Electric
Baldor Electric Company is a leading marketer, designer and manufacturer of energy-saving industrial electric motors, mechanical power transmission products, and adjustable speed drives. The company was founded on the premise that a better motor is one that uses less electricity,…
ABCO Automation
We are an American, material-handling engineering company whose core emphasis is on designing Distribution Centers with the principles of the Pareto Curve in mind.  We focus on designing and installing turn-key, integrated-technology, design distribution centers that accurately generate more…
Fujitsu
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services. Approximately 155,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to…
Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products
ResinDek® mezzanine flooring panels have the proven structural integrity to support dynamic and static pallet jack limits from 2,000 – 8,000 lbs and the rigorous demands of AGV and AMR robotic traffic. ResinDek flooring panels have been independently evaluated and approved for use…
6 River Systems
6 River Systems (6RS) is a leading fulfillment solutions provider for 3PL, multi-channel commerce, retail and B2B companies worldwide. With Chuck, the most flexible and configurable collaborative robot in the industry, 6RS empowers operators to transform the entire fulfillment workflow…
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Featured Downloads

Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the warehouse, enabling automation technologies...
An Inside Look at Dropshipping
An Inside Look at Dropshipping
Korber Supply Chain’s introduction to the world of dropshipping. While dropshipping is not for every retailer or distributor, it does provide...

C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
What trends you should be focusing on in 2024 depends on how far you are on your yard and dock management journey. This...
Packsize on Demand Packing Solution for Furniture and Cabinetry Manufacturers
Packsize on Demand Packing Solution for Furniture and Cabinetry Manufacturers
In this industry guide, we’ll share some of the challenges manufacturers face and how a Right-Sized Packaging On Demand® solution can...
Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Revamp warehouse operations with composable commerce. Say goodbye to legacy systems and hello to modernization.
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