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Robotics
ABB's AppStudio No-Code Tool for Robot Interface Programming
ABB launches AppStudio, an intuitive no-code software tool designed to empower users of all experience levels to quickly and easily create customized robotic user interfaces.
E-Commerce Solutions
State of E-Commerce Fulfillment Report Provides Insights into Omnichannel Supply Chains: Report
Robotics
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Building or Buying Robotics Technology: Alexis Asks
Material Handling Equipment
Toyota Material Handling Debuts Eco-Friendly Forklifts
Material Handling Equipment
ChargePoint Combats EV Charger Theft Anti-Vandalism Solutions
Automation
KUKA Robotics Unveils Heavyweight AMR
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Premium Content
The Global Enabled: 2025 Supply Chain Map
Check out the updated Supply Chain Map, which serves as a guide to supply chain professionals, as they make business decisions that enhance, improve efficiency and increase ROI.
Regulations
U.S-Canadian Trade Uncertainties in the Wake of Prime Minister Trudeau's Resignation: Alexis Asks
Now, along with mounting pressures between the U.S.' incoming administration and the Canadian government, Canada faces the task of new leadership which will continue to have an impact on geopolitics.
Manufacturing
Gear Up for Peak Season with Automated Container Unloading
January 14, 2025
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As warehouses labor to keep up with the demands of peak season, more are turning to robotics to fortify their processes.
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Automation
Unlocking Smart Warehousing: Why Zero Reception Is No Longer an Option for Retail Businesses
Even if expansion isn’t in their near-future plans, having reliable connectivity will make their current operations antifragile, creating a solid foundation for the introduction of new smart technologies in the future.
Premium Content
The Global Enabled: 2025 Supply Chain Map
Check out the updated Supply Chain Map, which serves as a guide to supply chain professionals, as they make business decisions that enhance, improve efficiency and increase ROI.
Automation
ProGlove’s Warehouse 360 to Unify Warehouse Operational Data
ProGlove introduced Warehouse 360, an advanced analytics tool designed to provide warehouse leaders with real-time insights and unprecedented visibility into shopfloor operations, unlocking smarter decision-making.
Emerging Technologies
Optimizing Inventory in the Unpredictable VUCA Era
In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) business environment, distribution executives face challenges in optimizing inventory and making intelligent supply chain decisions.
Software Solutions
AI-Ready Open-Source Templates to Simplify Data Analytics for Retail, CPG Brands
Crisp partnered with Databricks to launch AI Blueprints, a suite of open-source, AI-ready templates designed to help CPG brands identify opportunities and address challenges.
Retail
Optimum Retailing Launches Realgram AI Visual Merchandising Platform
Optimum Retailing announces the launch of Realgram AI, a visual merchandising platform that auto-generates store-specific planograms in one click using real-time inventory and aligned with business goals.
Retail
Bamboo Rose Empowers Retailers with AI Tools Through Acquisition of Verteego
Bamboo Rose announces the acquisition of Verteego, a proven automation platform focused on supply chain decision intelligence powered by AI.
Manufacturing
A Second Trump Administration and U.S. Manufacturing: Potential Impact
As the manufacturing landscape continues to evolve, flexibility, innovation and strategic thinking will be key to ensuring the long-term health and competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector.
Material Handling Equipment
Toyota Material Handling, Raymond Corp. to Become One Unified Organization
Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation will formally integrate into one company under the name Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), effective April 1.
Packaging
Is Right-Sized Packaging the Secret to Transforming the Modern Warehouse?
As e-commerce demand continues to surge with no end in sight, brands are increasingly taking notice of right-sized packaging and its potential to transform its warehouse operations.
Robotics
Ambi Robotics Deploys Vertically-Integrated AI Foundation Model for Warehouse Robots
PRIME-1, which stands for Production-Ready Industrial Manipulation Expert, provides a unified transformer backbone that can be fine-tuned for a variety of robot operations including 3D perception, package picking and quality control.
Trucking
Spike in Imports, Slowdown in Inventory Levels: LMI Report
Although overall inventory levels are down (-6.1) to “no change” at 50, upstream and downstream firms reported totally different numbers.
Packaging
New Smart Label for Convenience and Accuracy in Location Tracking
Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) launches the G+D Smart Label, its tracking solution that transforms any package into an IoT device.
Emerging Technologies
Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2024
Thank you for your continued readership in 2024. Here are the Top 5 most viewed articles from the year.
Supply Chain Visibility
Post-Election Outlook for Supply Chain
Supply chain experts are contemplating what it means to have the Trump administration come on board in 2025 and how it will shape the supply chain outlook.
Robotics
Accessible Automation for Point Solutions in Distribution
Evaluating the tremendous volumes of information required from many dozens of automation options for each application and making the correct decisions throughout every step of the process, can be a risky and daunting task for any logistics team.
Packaging
An Ever-Shifting Balance Between Resiliency and Efficiency
As laws and regulations push and pull the industry, we see brands increasingly relying on their suppliers to deliver solutions to these demands through packaging.
Regulations
U.S. Tariffs Pose Potential for Global Supply Chain Implications: Alexis Asks
Tariffs are kind of like a double-edged sword: while they can protect domestic industries, they also pose significant challenges for global supply chains.
Manufacturing
Gear Up for Peak Season with Automated Container Unloading
January 14, 2025
View
As warehouses labor to keep up with the demands of peak season, more are turning to robotics to fortify their processes.
Emerging Technologies
Supply Chain Technology in 2025: Advancements, Benefits and Challenges Ahead
In 2025, organizations that embrace these advancements while safeguarding their networks will lead the way towards supply chain excellence.
COLD CHAIN
Intelligent Shipment Tracking Label to Provide End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility
The new Track Genius intelligent tracking label uses GPS and cellular technology to track a shipment’s multimodal journey in real time, providing end-to-end visibility.
Supply Chain Education
Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders
These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.
Automation
AI-Powered Robotic Sweeper for Large-Scale Cleaning in Manufacturing, Grocery Retail
Pudu Robotics unveiled the PUDU MT1, an AI-powered robotic sweeper that performs traditional cleaning services in expansive settings like warehouses, manufacturing plants and more.
Regulations
Changing Government Policies: Reshaping Supply Chain Dynamics
As businesses navigate this evolving landscape, understanding the implications of these policies becomes essential for organizations to maintain a competitive advantage and ensure resilience in the face of disruptions.
Regulations
How Supply Chains Can Prepare for a Second Trump Administration—and Potential Disruptions
As we look ahead at the next four years, we think businesses should view potential supply chain disruptions not as a threat, but as an opportunity to refine operations and strengthen their positions. Those that do will rise above the competition.
Waste Reduction
A Sustainable Approach to Year-End Warehouse Cleanouts
As the end of the year approaches, warehouse managers have an opportunity to organize storage space and manage inventory, and utilize partnerships to maximum compliance, efficiency and environmental impact.
Hiring
Norfolk Southern Names Ann A. Adams Chief Human Resources Officer
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Rethink Robotics, GEODIS and more.
Sourcing Solutions
Peak Performance: How Retailers Prepare for the Holiday Season
Retailers who can adapt quickly and efficiently to different economic and operational realities will be best positioned to make incremental improvements and set themselves up for success over many peak seasons to come.
Hiring
How Technology, Social Media and Influencers Are Attracting Gen-Z to Logistics
By embracing these trends and investing in the development of their workforce, companies in these sectors can secure their place and once again compete as leaders of the industry.
Retail
Offer Less, Sell More: How Retailers Can Beat Shopping Fatigue
By reducing complexity and focusing on what truly matters, retailers can enhance both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, making the most of the holiday season and beyond.
