AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) are growing in popularity in industrial environments because of their easy implementation and high return on investment. Up until now there has been no regulation for these robotics in live facilities, leaving the bulk of the risk on the AMR customers and their employees. ...

Automated work environments are rapidly increasing around the world. According to the 2020 MHI Annual Industry Report, the global industrial robotics industry reports an annual growth rate of 13% from 2014 – 2019. 39% of survey respondents reported implementation of robotics or automation equipment ...

See the latest and greatest advances presented to you in a short 25 minutes. We will be showing you what the leading organizations are demonstrating and presenting at PromatDX and you will be assured not to miss a thing. We will be reviewing the what, why and where to finding more information on the ...

Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analytics are redefining how fulfillment and distribution companies handle peaks and valleys in throughput levels and get the most work done at the lowest possible price while delivering the highest level of service. At ...

PULSE Integration’s Chief of Strategy & Innovation, Matthew Chang, and OTTO Motors CEO and Co-Founder, Matthew Rendall, share information about the business case for AMRs vs. forklifts, conveyors, and other modes of material handling at both greenfield and brownfield facilities. This session is focused ...

Many organizations struggle to develop accurate and meaningful Return on Investment calculations for their AS/RS investments. This education seminar on “How to calculate AS/RS ROI: Key metrics that often get overlooked” will help you understand the key metrics that should be included. A typical economic ...

The safe use of a storage rack system is key to the productivity of a warehouse. We discuss the resources available from the Rack Manufacturers Institute that can be used to design and implement a safe rack system. We discuss the inspections necessary in maintaining a safe rack system. We discuss how ...

As supply chain pros step up to meet the new distribution challenges instigated by the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations around the world have learned warehouse automation enhancements that were “nice to have” are now imperative. With consumer demand and ecommerce at an all-time high, the urgency has ...

The consumer e-commerce trend has dramatically exploded over the past year. The trend has caused major challenges for retailers trying to meet consumer demand and transformed store and warehouse operations. As retailers race to develop new processes and systems for e-commerce, they are confronted with ...

Few businesses can afford a total renovation of their warehouse operations. But it may seem that is what needs to be done in light of changing customer requests (like increasing B2C fulfillment) and evolving expectations. Take a step back and optimize what you have instead of tearing down and rebuilding. ...

A challenging new product mix brought about by shifts in consumer preferences is putting new demands on today's distribution and fulfillment centers. Eaches, bags, envelopes, clear packaging, and irregular shaped items continue to challenge legacy material handling automation. The optimal application ...

Automation in the distribution center is critical to driving productivity and efficiency, but many companies struggle on how to prepare and roll-out a new WMS. Join Barcoding, Inc. and Oracle Netsuite WMS as we dive into all areas of warehouse readiness: labeling and compliance; mobile technology; wireless; ...

The increased choice, convenience and buyer control of modern commerce requires advanced fulfillment science to deliver on promises to the market and margins to the board. More companies are recognizing that a dedicated, intelligent and integrated operating system that spans the end-to-end range of DC ...

Manufacturers and retailers of consumer goods cannot win in today’s environment unless they are strong & efficient in logistics, flexible in manufacturing and have a clear understanding of the retail channels. Accelerated by this past year’s global pandemic, supply chains and logistics will need to undergo ...

Novel IoT solutions support a touchless supply chain, replacing error-prone human interactions such as scanning and doing away with expensive and unpractical technologies such as RFID and shipment trackers. They provide an end-to-end, infrastructure-less, predictive and easy-to-use solution.