Logistics Service Providers and the Benefit of 5G Technology
January 9, 2020
5G, the fifth generation of cellular technology, isn't an inapplicable concept or technology - it's going to be widely adopted across multiple industries, including logistics, and has the potential to...
What’s in store for 2020
January 1, 2020
Technology continues to be the driving force, but it's evolving.
ABI Research: Robotics industry set for change
December 19, 2019
Of the 8 million robots shipped in 2030, nearly 6 million will be mobile
Other Voices: Staying Connected to Harness the Potential of Industry 4.0 for Warehouse Operations
December 9, 2019
Warehouse-specific connectivity issues must be dealt with at a holistic level, assessing the operation in terms of physical layout as well as by kind, size and location of goods, anticipated...
5 Impacts of Autonomous Freight Trucking on Supply Chains
December 4, 2019
Autonomous trucking is a new technology that can truly benefit every step of supply chain management, it will bring large reductions in costs for companies and potentially address many of...
Autonomous Vehicles for Fulfillment and Delivery a ‘$250B revolution,’ Says IDTechEx
December 2, 2019
Suppliers following a traditional model of equipment sales should consider "a subscription platform in their business model to offer maintenance and upgrades, especially cloud-based software updates."
Report: Global Next-Gen Supply Chain Market to More Than Double to $75B by 2030
December 2, 2019
Future of logistics to be driven by artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, AR, drones, 5G and robotics.
Introducing Ware: Automating Warehouse Inventory Tracking with Drone Technology
October 23, 2019
At Ware, we are building technology to help warehouses increase the efficiency of their operations so they can keep up with - and even dictate - the pace at which...
E-comm fulfillment at RSL
September 1, 2019
When it comes to order selection, autonomous mobile robotics does the heavy lifting at Rakuten Super Logistics.
Mobile Robotics Descend on Warehouse Operations
July 10, 2019
Robots, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), are seeing rapid uptake in warehouses. The labor crunch and the ability of AMRs to offload manual travel are central to their take-off, but...
Are Drones A Sky-High Vision For The Future of Logistics?
May 23, 2019
In theory, this is the future of the transportation and logistics industry, but when we go outside, the skies aren't filled with a swarm of drones whirring above us, the...
Acceleration in Warehousing Costs Shaping Greater Efficiency and Technology Innovation
May 20, 2019
Constrained capacity, wages, and tariffs are driving warehousing costs higher while technology innovation is shaping the warehouse faster than ever.
Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center Automation Survey: More automation, please
May 15, 2019
Modern's 2019 automation survey proves that more warehouses and DCs than ever are interested and investing in automated materials handling equipment.
ProMat C-Suite Interview: Greg Conner, VP of Global Sales at Bastian Solutions
April 24, 2019
Robotics and automated guided vehicles along with artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are trending.
2019 Warehouse / DC Equipment Survey: Still bullish, but more measured
March 7, 2019
Spending on 3PL services and new technologies are all part of a more deliberate approach to figuring out the right mix of equipment, software and services to manage the stress...
Modern’s System Report: Robots at GEODIS
February 12, 2019
The global 3PL turned to mobile collaborative robots to rev up its e-commerce fulfillment operations. One measurable
result: a 2x improvement in productivity.
Preview some of the innovations you will see at ProMat 2019
February 5, 2019
During the week of April 8, Chicago's McCormick Place will open its doors and welcome ProMat 2019, an expo for the manufacturing, distribution and supply chain industries, sponsored by MHI.
Balyo announces 10-year renewal of contract with Hyster-Yale Group
December 19, 2018
Announcement coincides with market launch in Europe of the Hyster-Yale Driven by Balyo™ robotic lift trucks.
Perpetual pilot purgatory
October 19, 2018
To move emerging technologies forward, the materials handling community needs to move beyond pilots and share results
6 Ways Artificial Intelligence Technology Is Impacting Logistics and Supply Chain Management
October 15, 2018
Artificial Intelligence is already enhancing our lives as consumers, now it is picking up momentum in supply chain management and logistics, and managers should pay close attention as more AI-enhanced...
