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AutoStore Founders Inducted Into International Logistics Hall Of Fame
AutoStore, a pioneering robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, announces the induction of its founders, Jakob Hatteland and Ingvar Hognaland, into the Logistics Hall of Fame. -
Five Industry Trends to Shape Material Handling in 2024
Economy and labor shortages are among the factors driving the need for more productivity and efficiency. -
AWS Announces Four New Capabilities for AWS Supply Chain
AWS Supply Chain Supply Planning offers specialized models to accurately forecast and plan purchase of raw materials, components and finished goods to improve in-stock rates across customers’ supply chains. -
Designing Solutions Around Workers During Peak Retail Season
By adopting ergonomic and user-friendly technology solutions, retailers can increase productivity, protect workers and insulate themselves from the effects of labor shortages. -
High Growth for the Microgrid Automation Systems Market
New ARC research shows significant growth in the market for Microgrid Automation Systems. -
DigiKey Adds More Than 40,000 New Stocking Parts in Q3 of 2023
“DigiKey is continually expanding its inventory to offer engineers and designers the industry’s largest supplier portfolio and widest product offering,” said Mike Slater, vice president, global business development for DigiKey. -
SEMI Launches Industry 4.0 Readiness Assessment Model
SEMI announced the Industry 4.0 Readiness Assessment Model (IRAM) to help organizations across the semiconductor supply chain assess and track their smart manufacturing technology deployment progress and develop a roadmap for their digital transformations. -
Honeywell Automation Helps Meet 'Always On' Consumer Demands and Labor Challenges
Shifting consumer behavior drives retailers and e-tailers to adapt and innovate. -
The Future of Automated Warehouses Is Here
The evolving role of the warehouse workforce necessitates maximizing the benefits of automation to achieve substantial profits. -
SICK AG and Endress+Hauser AG Want to Join Forces in Process Automation
German sensor solutions provider SICK and Swiss measurement solutions specialist Endress+Hauser have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding for strategic partnership in the area of “Cleaner Industries.” -
Global Manufacturing Output Set to Grow by a Mere 0.3% in 2024
Manufacturing growth in the US is highly dependent on the Federal Reserve’s actions. -
Rockwell Automation and Microsoft to Leverage Generative AI Capabilities for Faster Time-to-Market
Rockwell Automation, Inc. and Microsoft Corp. have announced an extension of their longstanding relationship to accelerate industrial automation design and development through generative artificial intelligence (AI). -
What Steps Can Manufacturers Take to Improve Responsiveness of Their Supply Chain?
Companies should aim to redesign their supply chain and supply chain planning processes to be more responsive so that they can better cater to their customers’ requirements in real time. -
Yokogawa Announces Distribution Agreement with Valin Corporation
Yokogawa Corporation of America, a leading supplier of industrial automation and instrumentation solutions to the process and manufacturing industries in North America, is pleased to announce a distribution agreement with Valin Corporation. -
Staff Shortage Boosts Service Robots, Sales Up 48%
The total number of service robots sold for professional use hit 158,000 units in 2022, an increase of 48%. Shortage of staff is a strong driver for companies to automate. -
The Proven Power of Robotics and AI in Logistics
High-performance robots and a blend of unique innovations and sophisticated software are proving to be indispensable in order fulfillment spaces. -
US Robot Installations Hit Double Digit Growth
The new World Robotics report shows robot installations in the United States were up by 10% to 39,576 units in 2022, almost matching the all-time peak level of 40,373 units achieved in 2018. -
August Orders of Manufacturing Technology Grow 16.1% From July, Totaling $404.2 Million
New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $404.2 million in August 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology. -
New Book 'The New Sales Guy Project' Guides Aspiring Salespeople to Thrive in Knowledge-based Distribution
Frank Hurtte presents "The New Sales Guy Project" as an indispensable resource for those embarking on a sales career in knowledge-based distributor industries such as Electrical, Industrial, Automation, Fluid Power, Safety and Power Transmission. -
Logistics Automation Industry's Role in Revolutionizing Supply Chain Operations
The advantages of automation logistics can be summarized as follows: enhanced customer service; increased scalability and efficiency; increased organizational control; and reduction of mistakes.




















