Lift Trucks & AGVs

Think Tank

Preparing Your Workplace for Cannabis

February 25, 2019

The growing acceptance of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes raises potential issues for workplaces, especially in roles such as commercial driving, heavy equipment operation and other safety-sensitive jobs that require a high degree of cognitive response.

Blockchain, Emerging Tech and Supply Chain Gender Gap to Headline ProMat Show

The manufacturing and supply chain conference is coming to Chicago April 8 to 11

February 11, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Keynotes focusing on leading trends, best practices and what's next in best-in-class solutions promise to give attendees actionable insights into making their entire supply chains work more efficiently and profitably.

The New DC: How Technologies Are Changing Distribution Design

February 6, 2019

Chris Slover, SCB Contributor

Pricey real estate, cheaper technology and continued labor challenges will continue to drive automation in tomorrow's distribution centers. What’s on the horizon?

TechWatch

What Impact Will Automation Have on Warehouse Workers?

February 6, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The modern-day warehouse is serving as a laboratory for the introduction of innovative supply-chain technologies. But the implications for human workers remain uncertain.

TechWatch

Adapting to Automation: Lessons for Long-Term Success

December 12, 2018

Jeff Christensen, SCB Contributor

Automation brings gains in productivity, efficiency and safety. Here’s how to leverage the latest technologies.

Warehouses Are Hot Property in India, Thanks to Online Shopping Boom

December 6, 2018

Bloomberg

India’s burgeoning logistics sector is gaining favor with property developers and investors, boosted by a growing consumer class’s embrace of online shopping.

Versatility Is Key for Today’s WES/WCS Systems

December 4, 2018

Jerry List, SCB Contributor

Large multinational organizations face a growing number of warehousing challenges on both a global and local scale.

DHL Turns to Robots to Equip U.S. Warehouses for E-Commerce

December 3, 2018

Bloomberg

DHL is deploying artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles and product-picking robots at its American warehouses to help handle the surge in e-commerce demand.

Case Study

Surging Over Capacity, Sheetz Stores Updates Warehouse Systems to Fuel Growth

October 16, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

Convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. was faced with antiquated material-handling equipment, inadequate software and short supply of warehousing capacity.

He’s One of the Only Humans at Work — and He Loves It

Inside a Shanghai warehouse the size of seven football fields, hundreds of robots pack roughly 200,000 boxes each day and ship them to customers across China. Four humans babysit.

September 11, 2018

The Washington Post

Inside a Shanghai warehouse the size of seven football fields, hundreds of robots pack roughly 200,000 boxes each day and ship them to customers across China. Four humans babysit.

Lift Trucks & AGVs

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding lift trucks and automated guided vehicles (AGV) for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in lift trucks and AGVs are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of lift trucks and AGVs in the warehouse.