To boost inventory visibility and management across the supply chain, companies are rapidly deploying Internet of Things (IoT) technology for end-to-end data capture. According to the 2020 MHI Annual Industry Report, 26% of survey respondents reported some use of IoT in their business operations today, ...

The future of supply chain data is bright. While 2020 may have created unforeseen challenges for many supply chain organizations, it also highlighted the resiliency of teams across the globe and amplified the overwhelming need for continued investment in and optimization of supply chains. The most successful ...

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is an overlooked, yet mission-critical business process to effectively manage inventory across your enterprise. Companies that strategically focus on S&OP as a discipline drive higher customer service, top-line sales growth and waste reduction. And the benefits of ...

Fleet managers today have many new options to power their electric forklift fleets. Lithium ion batteries are the focus of a lot of attention for their improved operational and lifetime characteristics. But lead acid battery technology has not stood still and there are several new developments that make ...

In this presentation Pepperl+Fuchs presents Logistics-specific benefits of IIoT technologies available for Autonomous Lift-trucks and AGV’s, zero-pressure accumulation systems and distribution center-wide predictive maintenance and efficiency tracking systems. IIoT technology is available for WMS, MES ...

A solid solution design lays the foundation for the future success of your autonomous mobile robot deployment. When done right, a highly-efficient workflow design takes into account an ecosystem of human workers, a range of robots for a variety of payloads or purposes, other technologies, and the facilities’ ...

The Matrix? I, Robot? No, the real-world application of AI exchanges the sinister character of blockbusters for practicality, unlocking new tasks for automation. Think of AI as a great enabler, capable of automating processes that have long been targets for automation but proven too complex for contemporary ...

With the rising concerns of balancing labor and automation in the new normal, industrial robotics are enabling companies to accomplish more with less. From increased safety protocols, to reduced touchpoints and collaboration with the human workforce, robotic systems are increasing efficiency but also ...

Intralogistics processes within factories or logistic centers around the world rely heavily on human manpower to run daily operations up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the era of intensified and worldwide competition, manufacturers and logistics operators face several challenges such as high operational ...

The more complex or dynamic production becomes, the importance of creating a “Smart Factory” becomes entirely necessary: transparency, responsiveness and data management are key to success. One area of utmost importance to optimizing your “Smart Factory” is the area of material flow and work-in-process management. ...

Organizations in different industries have been faced with a growing CO2 emissions problem. In the past, companies would rely on government regulations to provide direction on energy use and emissions. But today, business leaders are increasingly setting their own sustainability targets including energy ...

The Intelligent Distribution Center (DC) is powering the evolution of the Digital Supply Chain. The Intelligent DC leverages "digital" technologies, such as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), analytics, cybersecurity, edge/cloud computing and services, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enable new ...

Smart products are more popular than ever. From smart watches to smart security systems, consumers have embraced these interconnected products that seamlessly deliver a variety of functions and capabilities, all customizable based on the data these devices capture about user experiences and preferences ...

With the increasing demand for speed and flexibility, companies are being forced to rethink how they handle their supply chain and logistics. One transition that many companies are considering is the move towards automation including robotics, AGV’s, and IoT within their operations. One of the enablers ...

Artificial Intelligence will have a tremendous impact on supply chain and distribution operations over the next decade, but many DC operators are searching for concrete examples of how they can use AI today. This presentation will bring the concepts of AI and data science down to earth and describe practical ...