Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Brian Straight
As warehouse automation adoption matures, supply chain leaders are shifting their focus from rapid deployment toward trusted execution, scalable system design, operational flexibility, and long-term automation performance across increasingly volatile supply chain environments.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 · Brian Straight
Human-in-the-loop automation is emerging as the most practical path for warehouse robotics, as real-world supply chain variability prevents fully autonomous “lights-out” operations from delivering consistent performance.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · Brian Straight
Supply chain leaders implementing warehouse automation should avoid overly customized systems and instead prioritize modular, composable architectures that improve scalability, reduce operational risk, and adapt to changing fulfillment demands.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 · Brian Straight
Staples Canada transformed its warehouse operations by replacing manual picking and legacy conveyors with AMRs, cutting errors and cycle time while doubling productivity and improving employee experience across its Canadian fulfillment network.
Thursday, May 22, 2025 · Brian Straight
As global tariffs and economic uncertainty freeze large-scale automation projects, executives from Zebra Technologies believe small, targeted technology deployments could be a great alternative.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 · Clay Wagenhals & Brian Chatham
As companies strive to optimize their facilities and processes, many are exploring innovative methods to meet these demands. The Engineer-Procure-Construct model is gaining traction, offering benefits for firms investing in automated solutions to distribution and fulfillment…
Monday, December 23, 2024 · Brian Straight
Exotec’s Andy Williams says that automation and robotics should rebound in 2025 as verticals such as CPG and automotive ramp up their warehouse technology investments.
Friday, September 13, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Robotics 24/7, the web’s most comprehensive resource for robot and automation system news in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, warehouses and other industrial applications, and parent company Peerless Media, have announced the speaker and session lineup for the 2024…
