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Retail
Retailers, Wholesalers Dethrone 3PLs as Top Drivers of Big-Box Warehouse Demand in 2023
General retailers and wholesalers leased the most big-box warehouse space in North America in 2023, accounting for 36% of all transactions, according to a new report from CBRE.
Robotics
CapSen Robotics Introduces CapSen PiC 2.0 Bin-Picking Software
E-Commerce Solutions
Why tackling WISMO is a No Brainer for Retailers
Automation
Alexis Asks: An Efficient Industrial Warehouse Workforce
Automation
Industrial Robot for Complex Environments
E-Commerce Solutions
Navigating Disruptions: Lessons for Retail and E-Commerce
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Automation
Alexis Asks: An Efficient Industrial Warehouse Workforce
Many warehouses have implemented AI, automation and various project management tools. These advancements have not only benefited the operations but also enhanced the capabilities and well-being of the warehouse workforce.
Mentorship Programs
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
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Mentorship Programs
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
Retail
3 in 4 U.S. Shoppers Embrace Omnichannel: Study
A new study from ShipStation suggests that 73% of U.S. consumers blend online research, physical store visits, and even options like buy-online-pickup-in-store or in-store returns before making purchase decisions.
Automation
Pros to Know: Tecsys' Vee Srithayakumar Talks Evolution of Warehouse Automation
Vee Srithayakumar, product manager at Tecsys, was named one of our Rising Stars award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Automation
54% of Supply Chain and Logistics Operations Prioritize Automation to Mitigate Workforce Shortages
The top technology choices in the study were delivery route optimization (54%) and driver mobile productivity (45%) solutions. For knowledge workers, the top technology choice in the study was real-time shipment tracking (53%).
Supply Chain Visibility
Shining a Light on the ‘Visibility Gap’
To overcome the challenges of data collection, addressing warehouse complexities businesses need to consider deploying advanced technologies that allow them to enhance operational efficiency.
AI/AR
The Smart Warehouse: AI-driven Innovation in Warehouse Management
AI warehouse solutions offer the ability to perform tasks faster with more precision and to automate a broad range of warehouse processes.
Sponsored
Transfer Loads From One Pallet Type to Another
Columbia's Load Transfer Stations (LTS) optimize your facility's lift truck productivity, reduce labor and shipping costs and help reduce contamination from entering production areas.
Automation
Panasonic Connect Highlights New Automated Manufacturing Solution
Panasonic Connect North America introduces new NPM-GH Pick-and-Place machine. The robotic surface-mount technology is the latest addition to Panasonic Connect’s autonomous factory lineup.
Cold Storage
Acquisition Broadens Stord's DTC and B2B Fulfillment Capabilities
By integrating ProPack's extensive network and expertise, Stord expands its reach and capabilities, further enhancing its logistics infrastructure and services to its customers.
AI/AR
The Next AI Revolution: Helping Businesses Manage Excess Stock
AI-powered functionalities can operate both proactively—ensuring excess stock doesn’t recur—and reactively—helping teams redistribute excess stock moving forward.
Material Handling Equipment
Customizable Shuttle Systems
HWArobotics debuted its high-quality and efficient shuttle automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) technology to the U.S. market.
Automation
Logistics Managers' Index Shows Optimism Toward Future of Logistics, Despite Transportation Prices on the Rise
This is the seventh time in the last eight months that the LMI has shown expansion. This growth is driven by the buildup of inventories, the subsequent tightening of warehousing, and the ongoing slow yet steady recovery in transportation.
Micro-Fulfillment
Netstock Launches Excess Redistribution to Help Optimize Inventory
Excess Redistribution analyzes an organization’s existing and forecasted stock, enabling planners to intelligently relocate and rebalance supply to best meet demand and free up working capital.
Mentorship Programs
Shattering Glass Ceilings at This Year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum
Registration is open for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.
Manufacturing
380 Modular Vision Tunnel Expands the Capabilities of Logistics Operations
Cognex Corporation introduces the 380 Modular Vision Tunnel, a new addition to the Modular Vision Tunnel portfolio.
Retail
77% of Consumers Will Abandon Retailers After a Failed Big and Bulky Delivery
This report discusses how the 'big and bulky' retail landscape has undergone unparalleled transformations in recent years due to shifts in consumer behavior.
Automation
Why Manufacturers’ Warehouses Must Prioritize Visibility
Adopting and leveraging technology solutions that drive supply chain visibility offers manufacturers a way to steer through turbulent times and succeed in the months and years ahead.
AI/AR
RELEX Advances Gen AI Capabilities to Unlock Faster Data-driven Decision Making
This evolution from RELEX-GPT to Rebot marks a significant advancement, offering users even more powerful and intuitive tools for optimizing their supply chain and retail operations.
Sponsored
Transfer Loads From One Pallet Type to Another
Columbia's Load Transfer Stations (LTS) optimize your facility's lift truck productivity, reduce labor and shipping costs and help reduce contamination from entering production areas.
Automation
Zero Touch Technologies for Cold Chain, Omnichannel
KNAPP released Mission: Zero Touch to the North American market, which utilizes a variety of technologies, including KNAPP OSR Shuttles, PiE Robots, OSR Shuttle Evo Frozen and the latest product development, intelligent pocket sortation.
Software Solutions
Conversational AI Model to Amplify Warehouse Productivity
Synkrato launched Trinity, a conversational artificial intelligence model to amplify warehouse productivity and decision-making.
AI/AR
Waveguides Hold the Key to Mass Production of AR Glasses
The supply chains needed to enable mass adoption of AR glasses are already in place, though differences in manufacturing have an important impact on the quality of the AR experience.
Retention
MODEX 2024: Extending the Spectrum of Supply Chain
From warehouse racking and electric material handling vehicles to robot dogs and software solutions, the name of this year's theme seemed truly fitting— MODEX 2024 was full spectrum.
Robotics
4 Major Shifts in Warehouse Robotics
Here are four key developments that have shifted warehouse robotics from expensive, bleeding-edge endeavors to more accessible, proven options that can serve the needs of both small-to-medium size projects.
Automation
Enhanced WMS Capabilities and Elevated Warehouse Operations
With a focus on innovation beyond warehouse management systems, these products address common productivity and workflow pain points across the supply chain.
Automation
AI Technology for Warehouse Optimization
Dexory introduced DexoryView, a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered logistics engine to help warehouses maximize operational efficiency, optimize inventory management, and enhance the overall warehouse agility and responsiveness.
Automation
Next Generation of Automated Sortation and Order Retrieval
OPEX Corporation launched OPEX Sure Sort X with OPEX Xtract, its newest automated sorting and order retrieval solutions.
Retail
What is the Current State of Inventory Management?
While inventory optimization is not the same as inventory reduction, the high average levels of inventory are a sure lagging indicator that inventory optimization is still much discussed but little realized.
Automation
Trew Unveils Newest TGW Stingray ASRS Shuttle
The newest Stingray shuttle system incorporates inventive energy recovery technologies and sustainable material in a design that allows for multi-deep storage and high-capacity throughput.
Robotics
Anyware Robotics' Pixmo Robots Add-On to Further Increase Container Unloading Throughput
Anyware Robotics announces a major add-on for its Pixmo robotic solution for truck and container unloading.