Topic: Warehouse

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Top Five Warehouse Management Problems and How to Fix Them

June 17, 2020 · Warehouse management is commonly associated with six basic tenets: accuracy, cost control, efficiency, cleanliness, safety and security, but the underlying processes are complex and dynamic, presenting major problems for warehouse managers across industries.

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Study from Blue Yonder and WMG takes a long look at impact of COVID-19 on retail supply chains

June 12, 2020 · It is fair to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a jarring impact on retail supply chains in myriad ways, in terms of how retailers had to respond and react to a new way of handling their supply chain operations. That was made clear in the findings of a recent study published by Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), a provider of AI-driven and end-to-end supply chain management services, and WMG, an academic department at the University of Warwick, England that provides research, education and knowledge transfer in engineering, manufacturing and technology.

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Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?

June 10, 2020 · You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.

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Robotic software takes control of the warehouse

June 8, 2020 · Just like WES, robot operating systems are undergoing a transformation that may change the way we manage distribution centers.

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Conveyco and Geek+ announce strategic partnership for North America

May 19, 2020 · Partnership will provide flexibility and reduced costs associated for warehouse and logistics operations in various industries, especially for fast-growing e-commerce and online retail.

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Nokia partners with ABI Research to survey manufacturing investment in 4G/LTE, 5G and Industry 4.0

May 6, 2020 · Research indicates need in every industry to quantify the potential ROI of investing in private wireless -- as well as the cost of inaction.

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Warehouse/DC: When Virtual Reality Is More Than Real

May 5, 2020 · Lift truck operator training is getting a boost from VR. In addition to shortening training time, the technology offers managers and drivers more information earlier about people’s abilities to safely operate trucks of all types.

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Safety Laser Scanner Enhances Use of Small Mobile Robots

May 5, 2020 · Safety laser scanner for mobile applications: space problems banished, performance increased.

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Other Voices: In times of social distancing, essential businesses turn to autonomous robots

May 5, 2020 · Warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing companies look to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to operate efficiently while maintaining the social distancing guidelines.

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Keeping Automated Vehicles on Track with 2D LiDAR Localization

May 4, 2020 · LiDAR Localization software uses measurement data from safety laser scanners as a supplement to magnetic and optical tracking guidance technologies.

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Robotics Gain Ground Inside the Warehouse

April 24, 2020 · While the labor crunch and the ability of AMRs to offload manual travel are central to their success, there are other benefits to robotics in addition to reducing labor requirements.

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Vecna Robotics - FedEx Video for Press Day

April 22, 2020 · Human and robotic workflows can easily adapt to ever-changing environments and demands, creating an ongoing improvement cycle.

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Yale robotic reach truck wins gold Edison Award

April 14, 2020 · Robotic reach truck can perform at 30 feet and reach into double-deep storage locations, enabling operations to automate new processes beyond floor-level, point-to-point transportation.

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GlobalData: Industrial automation paying the price for failing to think big and invest bigger

April 13, 2020 · Despite much hype over the years, advanced factory automation has not been substituted for human workers at scale.

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2020 Warehouse/DC Equipment Survey: Making the right moves to offset pressures

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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How to Use AMRs to Improve Safety and Productivity in Logistics

March 30, 2020 · Workplace safety and productivity go hand-in-hand, and while manually operated material handling equipment can undergo a great deal of wear-and-tear for a variety of reasons, many are turning to automated solutions.

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Software remains a top priority at Modex 2020

March 23, 2020 · As fulfillment requirements become more complex, software rises to the challenge of enabling automated systems

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ABI Research: Covid reveals weakest links in the supply chain – the supplier’s supplier

March 20, 2020 · 'Investments in robotics or IoT sensors assume assembly lines receive a steady flow of raw materials. COVID-19 demonstrates that manufacturers need to be as focused on their supplier's capabilities as they are on their factory floor.'

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Honeywell Voice’s James Hendrickson Discusses Warehouse Trends

March 17, 2020 · Mike Levans, discusses Warehouse and DC environment key trends with James Hendrickson.

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Honeywell Intelligrated Showcases Next-Generation DC Technology

March 16, 2020 · Matt Wicks (left), Chief Robotics Solutions Architect, Honeywell Intelligrated discussing workforce optimization, robotic integration and industrial internet of things (IIoT) connectivity in the distribution and fulfillment space.

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