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Automation Top Stories

U.S. Manufacturing is Growing but Employment Not Keeping Pace
While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.
Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.
Spotlight Startup: Cart.com is Reimagining Logistics
Starting a company is hard work. We sat down with Cart.com co-founder Remingtom Tonar to discuss his company's early success, growing pains, and more.
Walmart and Swisslog Expand Partnership with New Texas Facility
Walmart and Swisslog are teaming up for a third time to implement automation at the retail giant's new Texas milk processing facility.

Automation Resources

Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the...
Digital Warehouse Management
In this eBook we explore digital warehouse management which allows one to optimize complex warehouse operations, manage micro-fulfillment...


Automation News

U.S. Manufacturing is Growing but Employment Not Keeping Pace
While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.

Maximize Warehouse Space with Mezzanine Automation: Expert Tips
Warehouse Challenges continue with increased rents and limited storage space, making fulfillment difficult. In addition the increase in eCommerce is also exacerbating the problem. Locus Robotics has the solution maximizing existing space with mezzanine automation.

Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.

Spotlight Startup: Cart.com is Reimagining Logistics
Starting a company is hard work. We sat down with Cart.com co-founder Remingtom Tonar to discuss his company's early success, growing pains, and more.

Walmart and Swisslog Expand Partnership with New Texas Facility
Walmart and Swisslog are teaming up for a third time to implement automation at the retail giant's new Texas milk processing facility.

Taking Stock of Today’s Robotics Market and What the Future Holds
Humanoid robots are the future, but there is still work to do to develop them. In the meantime, companies should not wait to invest in today's robotics solutions.

Walmart Unleashes Autonomous Lift Trucks at Four High-Tech DCs
Walmart announced that it will deploy 19 autonomous lift trucks at four DCs, enhancing efficiency and transforming the way employees work.

AI Not a Priority for Retailers and CPG Companies
A new study reveals that retailers and CPG companies still don't recognize AI's potential to manage shifts in consumer demand.

UPS Announces Plans to Close Around 200 US Facilities
UPS will invest $9 billion in automation, targeting efficiency and savings, while closing 200 U.S. facilities.

How Manufacturing Companies are Staying Ahead of the Curve
Rockwell released its annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, revealing a focus on new technologies to build resilience, drive growth, and more.

Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the warehouse, enabling automation technologies and people to work together seamlessly, can address these issues.

Gartner Unveils Top Trends in Supply Chain Technology
Gartner released its supply chain technology trends for 2024, including everything from sustainability to cyber extortion to (even more) AI.

How Automation and Software are Solving Supply Chain Productivity Challenges
Listen in as Fortna CEO Rob McKeel explains how automation is tackling challenges and driving productivity in the supply chain. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Keys to Keeping Talent in the Warehouse
How companies are exploring trends like automation and upskilling to shape the future of warehouse employment.

The Power of Intelligent Locker Solutions and Electronic Key Cabinets
Michael Levans, is joined by Brian Davidson, Regional Sales Manager at Traka Americas, in a conversation that explains how intelligent locker solutions and electronic key cabinets are evolving in today's hectic operations environment.

NECS and Körber to Establish Largest Automated Freezer Warehouse in Vietnam
New Era Cold Storage Joint Stock Company (NECS) partners with Körber to create Vietnam’s largest automated freezer warehouse.

Locus Robotics Unveils New Warehouse Optimization Tool
Locus Robotics introduces LocusHub Engine, utilizing AI for real-time warehouse insights and efficient automation optimization.

Talking Materials Handling: Putting Tomorrow’s Automation to Work Today
Listen in as Jordan Frank, co-founder of Zion Solutions Group, discusses the state of automation and the technologies he thinks will change the future of warehousing and distribution.

Tompkins Robotics Unveils PickPallet
Tompkins Robotics launched PickPallet, streamlining warehouse operations with precision pallet movement and advanced navigation for increased efficiency.

The Struggle With Supply Chain Automation
Despite technological advancements, Supply chain professionals are still struggling with manual tracking, technology adoption, and disruption preparation.


Featured Companies

Berkshire Grey
Berkshire Grey, Inc. helps customers radically change the essential way they do business by delivering game-changing technology that combines AI and robotics to automate fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations.
Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale is the global leader in embedded processing solutions, advancing the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets. From microprocessors and microcontrollers to sensors, analog ICs and connectivity – our technologies are the foundation to the innovations that make our world greener,…
VARGO
VARGO is a team of fulfillment and distribution center specialists with expertise in systems integration, DC process improvement, and specialized material handling equipment.  For over four decades, we have been working with retailers,  manufacturers, wholesale and direct-to-consumer distributors to improve  …
HfS Research
HfS' mission is to provide visionary insight into the major innovations impacting business operations: automation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital business models and smart analytics. They focus on the future of operations across key industries.
St. Onge Company
St. Onge is a world-recognized supply chain strategy and logistics consulting firm. Our discovery-driven approach brings together the elements of supply chain logistics, engineering and operations to ensure that the supply chain challenges you face will be met with unique…
Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff Automation is a provider of advanced and open automation solutions based upon proven technologies for customers to implement high-performance control systems faster and at a lower overall cost than traditional PLC and motion control systems. Beckhoff’s “New Automation…
Suning
Suning was founded in 1990. After decades of development and transformation, Suning continues its business growth across six industries, including Retail, Real Estate, Media and Entertainment, Investment, Sports and Financial Services. At present, Suning has two listed companies, namely Suning Commerce…
Carter Control Systems
Carter Control Systems, CCS is a leading provider of automated material handling and industrial automation solutions to customers around the country. Headquartered in Frederick, MD, we provide a full range of equipment, controls and software that helps customers address all…
Fives Group
As an industrial engineering group, Fives designs and supplies process equipment, production lines and turnkey plants for the world’s largest industrial groups in the aluminum, steel, glass, automotive & logistics, cement, energy and sugar sectors.
NorthStar Automation
NorthStar Automation’s warehouse management system (WMS) is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses and their unique operational requirements.
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Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
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An Inside Look at Dropshipping
An Inside Look at Dropshipping
Korber Supply Chain’s introduction to the world of dropshipping. While dropshipping is not for every retailer or distributor, it does provide...

C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
What trends you should be focusing on in 2024 depends on how far you are on your yard and dock management journey. This...
Packsize on Demand Packing Solution for Furniture and Cabinetry Manufacturers
Packsize on Demand Packing Solution for Furniture and Cabinetry Manufacturers
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Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Revamp warehouse operations with composable commerce. Say goodbye to legacy systems and hello to modernization.
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