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August 5, 2024 · New study reveals lift truck utilization insights and explores fleet purchasing, maintenance, and management trends.
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August 1, 2024 · New study reveals lift truck utilization insights and explores fleet purchasing, maintenance, and management trends.
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July 1, 2024 · Two years ago, 40% of companies had no plans to use robots. That number has been whittled down to 8% according to the annual Intralogistics Robotics Survey from Peerless Research Group, MHI and The Robotics Group.
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April 11, 2024 · Two years ago, 40% of companies had no plans to use robots. That number has been whittled down to 8% according to the annual Intralogistics Robotics Survey from Peerless Research Group, MHI and The Robotics Group.
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March 1, 2024 · If you thought our annual survey on the outlook for warehouse and DC equipment and systems spending would indicate off-the-charts spending plans, think again. However, you will find interest in goods-to-person robotics, labor management, as well as more respondents tapping third-parties for maintenance analytics as companies look for more efficiencies.
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November 8, 2023 · This year’s survey found increasing levels of use for various automation and software technologies, while technology budgets held fairly steady. However, operations face continued challenges around labor scarcity, inadequate warehouse space, and the pressure to perform in line with customer expectations.
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September 11, 2023 · New report reveals the types and sizes of pallets that companies are using, mechanisms used to secure the loads on the pallets and the broader role pallets are playing in global supply chains.
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September 5, 2023 · Our new Intralogistics Robotics Study proves just how vital robotics and automation are becoming to warehouses and DCs of all sizes—and across all industries.
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May 10, 2023 · Our new Intralogistics Robotics Study proves just how vital robotics and automation are becoming to warehouses and DCs of all sizes—and across all industries.
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April 7, 2023 · Gartner recently found that point-to-point API integration is not sufficient for growing robot fleets, and GreyOrange noted that its GreyMatter orchestration software can help.
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May 10, 2022 · Our research shows companies are adopting robots, but it’s a long way to go before they’re commonplace.
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May 8, 2022 · Logistics automation and warehouse robotics continue to spread apace, found a Peerless Research Group survey around MODEX 2022. It examined areas of interest and barriers to adoption.
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May 4, 2022 · A new Peerless Research Group report takes an inside look at how companies are investing in robotics, how they’re putting the systems to use, and what their future robotics plans include.
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April 8, 2022 · Warehouse and DC managers are feeling the pressure of e-commerce growth, high order volumes, as well as deep concerns around labor availability and international supply chain snarls. In response, our survey found that they’re ramping up spending for automation—but also spending more on their labor force to ensure an adequate pool of workers to keep goods flowing.
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March 2, 2022 · Warehouse and DC managers are feeling the pressure of e-commerce growth, high order volumes, as well as deep concerns around labor availability and international supply chain snarls. In response, our survey found that they’re ramping up spending for automation—but also spending more on their labor force to ensure an adequate pool of workers to keep goods flowing.
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August 10, 2020 · Modern Materials Handling’s new lift truck usage study reveals key purchase patterns, challenges, and opportunities that fleet managers are facing in 2020.
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April 7, 2020 · The percentage of respondents “holding off” on investments dropped modestly, and the overall spending outlook remains steady. The survey’s big picture has respondents staying close to the high bar for spending set in recent years, while layering in select investments to help solve for top challenges like tighter cycle times, additional customer requirements and the need to maximize available workforce.
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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.
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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 of today’s labor market and order fulfillment pressures.
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March 1, 2018 · Our annual survey reveals a bullish outlook for continued material handling investments, with enthusiasm extending into newer technologies such as robotics as well as warehouse control system software and the closely related category of warehouse execution systems.
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