Automation

DHL Supply Chain facility is showcasing how automation, humans can coexist

Friday, April 14, 2023 · Brian Straight DHL Supply Chain is leveraging automation to assist workers in an omnichannel Carhartt facility, improving e-commerce pick times.

Where is all the automation?

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 · Brian Straight Trade shows are being overrun by robotics and automation companies, yet that hasn’t translated to widespread adoption in warehouses – yet.

Automation at a crossroads at ProMat 2023

Sunday, April 2, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock 2021 and 2022 were the best of times for the materials handling industry. If ProMat 2023 is any indication, the good times are still rolling, but there are questions on the horizon

Sean Wallingford settles in as president & CEO of Swisslog Americas

Thursday, March 30, 2023 · Brian Straight Sean Wallingford, the new president & CEO of Swisslog Americas, believes the region is poised for growth as it looks to accelerate technological solutions.

Process Automation Trends in SAP® Supply Chain

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · Precisely In this webinar, we will review the latest research and discuss the top priorities for automation and the challenges it presents.

Brian D. Owen is appointed new CEO at RightHand Robotics

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 · SCMR Staff Co-founder and former CEO, Yaro Tenzer, will assume Chairman role

Timing is everything in robotic piece picking

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock Brian D. Owen, RightHand Robotics' new CEO, joins the company at a critical period for robotic technology

The mega trends offering the best opportunities for supply chains

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 · Brian Straight From robotics to self-driving vehicles, Frost & Sullivan’s annual list of mega trends offers plenty of opportunities for supply chains to excel.

China overtakes U.S. in robot density

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 · SCMR Staff Robot density is considered a key indicator of automation adoption by manufacturing.

AutoStore appoints Mats Hovland Vikse as new CEO

Thursday, November 17, 2022 · SCMR Staff Current CEO Karl Johan Lier will remain with the company until March 2023.

Historic autonomous vehicle hits the road

Thursday, October 27, 2022 · SCMR Staff This is the first time that a fully electric autonomous heavy-duty vehicle without a driver onboard ran an operational commercial pilot on a U.S. public road.

Alert Innovation signs definitive agreement to be acquired by Walmart

Thursday, October 6, 2022 · SCMR Staff The two companies have been working together on market fulfillment center technology since 2016.

Dematic and Upshop team up for dynamic grocery fulfillment

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · SCMR Staff The partnership empowers grocers to grow fulfillment operations while managing their own customer data.

Pallet handling in wine country

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock The AS/RS at the Trinchero Family Estates winery was the showpiece at an event in Lodi

Bringing Integration and Automation to Spot Freight Procurement

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 · DHL Supply Chain DHL Supply Chain’s Capacity Connect aligns shippers with available capacity.