The seminar will explain how IEC 61499-based technology for distributed automation can be used to ease the development of complex real-time control applications in logistics, while also enabling a service-oriented mechanism to connect with IT and execute advanced optimization logics based on data analysis ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.

Manufacturers are increasingly using Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) platforms for modernization and transformation of their material handling to decrease non-productive tasks for humans, improve safety, and increase productivity. Throughput is the core metric for measuring deployment success and the main ...

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 ...

The challenge of finding good people poses a real problem for most businesses, and it appears that the situation will continue. Warehousing is expected to provide greater flexibility, react more quickly, the work is physically demanding and can take place in harsh conditions. Hear from an industry veteran ...

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. ...