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Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems Automated storage and retrieval systems deliver extremely dense storage, improve productivity by supporting goods-to-person (or robot) picking, and deliver outstanding flexibility through its modular architecture. But not every AutoStore user gets the same value out of their system. The software that controls AutoStore makes a difference. Here are six ways the right software can help…
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Challenge of Scalability in the Ecommerce Warehouse Perhaps no warehouse has to deal with a greater level of volatility and unpredictability as an ecommerce or omnichannel fulfillment center. When you look at a line chart of ecommerce growth over the last five years, it has been remarkably consistent. According to Statista, in the U.S. alone, retail ecommerce growth rose from…
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Automated Warehouse Solutions Warehouse technology is now at a pivotal point in an evolution that has been occurring since the start of this century. Even though automated warehouse solutions have been around for decades, we entered the new millennium with many warehouses still relying primarily on manual processes powered by people and forklifts to move products. At that time, we…
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The reality is that robots and people will be working side-by-side in warehouses for years to come. The ecommerce transition will continue to drive net job growth in DCs, even as companies invest in automation. As robots find their place in the DC, warehouse operators will face new challenges in coordinating and optimizing the work of humans and their robotic…
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The vision of an electric, autonomous future was catapulted back into the spotlight recently when Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled his latest innovation and first foray into the commercial vehicle market. Though not fully autonomous, the Tesla Semi is an electric, semi-autonomous truck that Musk says will be able to travel 500 miles fully loaded on a single charge. Tesla…
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Michael Mandel, the chief economic strategist at the Progressive Policy Institute and a senior fellow at the Mack Institute for Innovation Management at the Wharton School, has just declared the existence of the Internet of Goods. Writing in the October 17, 2017 issue of The Wall Street Journal, Mandel defines the Internet of Goods as “our term for the fast-growing…
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It's an interesting time for those making decisions about warehouse technology. Automated systems have emerged that can dramatically improve productivity, efficiency and space utilization. But, you’re likely also seeing a lot of news about how Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things will enable smarter, more adaptive warehouses in the future. Will today’s investments be made obsolete by future developments?…
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The rapid growth of e-commerce and rising consumer expectations are prompting retailers to adjust their order fulfillment strategies to keep up with these demands. Luckily, several enabling technologies are coming of age which allow retailers to respond accordingly. Here's a quick overview of the most effective strategies and solutions currently available, which can be combined and integrated in multiple ways…
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The human hand is a wondrous device. The complexity of its design is such that even the most advanced grippers pale in comparison. It does have its shortcomings, mainly in strength, stamina, and durability. But the range of tasks it can accomplish is staggering. What makes the hand even greater is its connection to the eyes. Your arm and hand…
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As seen in recent headlines, major companies like Kellogg Co., UPS and Google are executing large sustainable and “green” goals not only to benefit the company’s bottom line, but to accommodate consumers. An online study by Nielsen found that three-out-of-four millennials are willing to pay extra for sustainable products. Companies that market their sustainability practices are more likely to build…
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