Topic: Distribution Center

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Walmart Renovates Palestine, Texas, Distribution Center With Robotics and AI

November 4, 2022 · Walmart said the upgrades to the center have helped improve distribution speeds and modernize its supply chains.

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GreyOrange CEO Explains How and Where Mobile Robots Can Add Value

November 3, 2022 · GreyOrange has been expanding in the Americas after recent funding. Its CEO explains the value of mobile robots and orchestration software in meeting constant peak demand.

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DB Schenker Works With Korber to Implement Automation for Omnichannel Fulfillment

November 3, 2022 · DB Schenker, a leading logistics provider, has worked with Korber Supply Chain to automate a new distribution center near Prague using 100 Geek+ robots.

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Autonomous Mobile Robot Makers Answer the Call During Holiday Rush

November 2, 2022 · Autonomous mobile robots can do more than move goods during the holiday rush; with integrated software, AI, and processes, they can help retailers ride out supply chain disruptions.

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FORTNA Emerges From MHS Global and Fortna Merger for Materials Handling Automation, Integration

November 1, 2022 · FORTNA, the combination of materials handling automation supplier MHS and warehouse distribution software provider Fortna, said it can help omnichannel operations worldwide.

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Gap Inc. Includes Automation in New Texas Facility to Execute on E-Commerce Strategy

October 31, 2022 · Gap Inc. recently opened its newest customer experience center, which uses a variety of robots and offers to share fulfillment expertise with other brands.

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Robots Continue to Permeate the Modern Supply Chain

October 27, 2022 · Robotic technologies continue to make inroads in the global supply chain, encountering some resistance but bringing efficiency and sustainability to many operations.

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Raymond Introduces High Capacity Orderpicker for Intralogistics

October 27, 2022 · The Raymond High Capacity Orderpicker includes new battery-charging technology, in-aisle detection systems, and zoning and positioning systems to boost storage capacity.

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Robots Edge Into Packaging

October 22, 2022 · While still early days, robots have begun being used for more advanced packing and placing tasks.

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Yaskawa Starts Selling Its PL800 Palletizing Robot in North and South American Markets

October 5, 2022 · Yaskawa said the robot has the highest payload in its series of PL Series robots.

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United Natural Foods Inc. to Use Symbotic Case-Handling Robotic Systems at Five Distribution Centers

September 27, 2022 · Aiming to lower costs and increase storage space, United Natural Foods Inc. has decided to invest in Symbotic’s multilayered case-handing system.

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HAI Robotics Partners with WINIT to Boost U.K. E-Commerce Warehouse Automation

September 13, 2022 · HAI Robotics has been working with WINIT for the past year to increase cross-border warehouse efficiency with 100 HAIPICK robots and other systems.

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Smart Robotics Expands Smart Palletizer Cobot Line to Optimize Box Stacking

September 8, 2022 · Smart Robotics said the three newly engineered versions of its Smart Palletizer collaborative robot system can make warehouse palletizing more resource-efficient.

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Addverb Technologies Expands U.S. Presence With Silicon Valley Robotics R &D Center

September 7, 2022 · Addverb Technologies has continued its expansion into the Americas with its new Center of Excellence for Advanced Robotics Research and Development and new headquarters.

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Addverb Technologies Designs Medius Multilevel Carton Shuttle to Optimize Micro-Fulfillment

September 5, 2022 · Addverb Technologies launched its Medius shuttle system as an alternative to carton shuttles and crane-based systems for balanced throughput, investment, and storage capacity.

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NFI to Pilot Boston Dynamics Stretch Robot at Georgia Warehouse Next Year as Part of $10M Deal

September 1, 2022 · NFI, a major North American supply chain systems provider, plans to soon use Boston Dynamics' Stretch truck-unloading robot.

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Picking Robots Gain Speed and Accuracy

September 1, 2022 · MHS, which provides materials handling systems including goods-to-robot and singulation robots, describes how technology has increased throughput.

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GEODIS Expands Agreement With Locus Robotics to Deploy 1,000 LocusBots at Warehouses Globally

August 25, 2022 · GEODIS plans to roll out mobile robots from Locus at its warehouses worldwide over the next 24 months in what the companies said was one of the largest such deals to date.

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Dematic and Dexterity Partner to Deploy ‘Full Task’ Robots for Warehouses

August 22, 2022 · Dematic has partnered with Dexterity, whose software-as-a-service platform enables warehouse robots to conduct a wide range of tasks, including creating mixed-SKU pallets.

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The Robotics Group of MHI Admits Daifuku Wynright, Schneider Electric, and Third Wave Automation as Members

August 19, 2022 · The Robotics Group recently approved Schneider Electric, Third Wave Automation, and Daifuku Wynright's applications to join the materials handling industry group.

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