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Warehouse Automation
27 articles from Engineering & Construction practitioners
Kasa Parcel Automation
Dan Stutterheim, CEO, Kasa Companies So at Kasa we help our customers automate their processes – they may be manufacturers producing a product, they may be moving materials – so we’ll help them automate that. There was a tremendous need in the industry. All the growth in e-commerce, consumer packages coming to your front doorstep…
Robots, Revenue, and the Race for the Future: Intelligent Automation Is Powering the Next Wave of Growth
It’s hard to ignore just how quickly the world around us is changing. Packages arrive faster than ever, store shelves restock almost instantly, and behind the scenes, businesses are racing to keep up with expectations that seem to climb by the day. But as the workforce shrinks and pressure rises—including a projected shortage of…
Warehouse Automation Rollout That Works: Align Teams, Focus on Workflows, Skip the Feature Trap
Automation is rapidly gaining momentum in the warehouse and logistics world, but meaningful, scalable success remains elusive. While the technology is reliable and the benefits are clear, a mere 20% of warehouses in North America have implemented any type of automation, according to a 2024 McKinsey report. While the majority of logistics and supply chain…
Adaptive Warehouse Automation Is Your Edge in an Unpredictable Environment
As consumer expectations for rapid delivery tighten supply chain timelines, warehouses face a logistical balancing act: they must move goods faster while dealing with labor shortages and ever-changing operational environments. Unlike manufacturing facilities, which thrive on predictable workflows, warehouses change minute by minute based on human activity, delivery windows, and inventory flow. Reflecting this operational…
Robot Safety Is a Survival Skill—Not a Perk. Vecna Robotics Aligns People, Process, and Tech for Scalable and Safer Automation
Warehouse automation is rising sharply, with Gartner predicting that more than 75% of companies will have integrated cyber-physical systems into their operations by 2027. While this growth is driven by increasing demand for flexible, scalable fulfillment solutions, it brings new operational and robot safety challenges that traditional warehouse cultures and systems aren’t always prepared for….
Lone Robots Fall Short, but Fleets Scale Warehouse Automation: Robot Orchestration Makes It Work
As supply chains face mounting pressure to meet faster delivery times and adapt to shifting global demands, robotics and automation are no longer optional—they’re essential. According to McKinsey, automation technologies could increase worldwide productivity by 0.8% to 1.4% annually. But the real payoff isn’t in deploying a robot—it’s in building a coordinated, intelligent fleet….
Scaling Warehouse Automation with Robots Demands Alignment, Education, and Collaboration for ROI Success
In a logistics landscape where labor shortages persist and pressure to optimize warehouse throughput intensifies, many organizations are looking to automation as a solution. Yet, despite growing investments in robotics, especially autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), scaling warehouse automation remains a major challenge. The problem? It’s not the robots. It’s how they’re used. So, what really…
Vecna Robotics Powers Scalable Warehouse Automation Through Human-in-the-Loop Support
Warehouse automation is no longer a fringe concept—it’s accelerating fast. According to McKinsey, robot shipments are expected to grow by as much as 50% annually through 2030, and warehouse automation spending is rising by over 10% each year. As companies race to modernize operations, it’s becoming clear that real performance doesn’t come from hardware alone——it’s…
Vecna Robotics’ CaseFlow Is Making Case Picking Smarter, Safer and Faster
Despite the growing buzz around warehouse automation, a major piece of the puzzle remains largely untouched: case picking. While autonomous vehicles and robotic arms are gaining traction, many warehouses still depend on manual labor to move cases from shelf to pallet. This inefficiency not only slows down throughput but also places strain on workers…
Vecna Robotics CaseFlow Transforms Warehouse Operations with Automated Case Picking
As supply chains become more complex and labor shortages persist, warehouse operators are under mounting pressure to do more with less. In many facilities, over half of a worker’s time is spent not on picking items, but simply walking — an inefficiency that costs time, money, and morale. At the same time, the demand…
Vecna Robotics Unveils CaseFlow: The Robotic Case Picking Solution Beating Manual Labor by 2X
Vecna Robotics recently introduced CaseFlow, a transformative robotic case picking solution that redefines warehouse operations by seamlessly pairing human pickers with autonomous pallet jack robots. The result is a dramatic leap in productivity, efficiency, and scalability for modern distribution centers. Announced by Chief Marketing Officer Josh Kivenko, CaseFlow directly tackles one of the industry’s most…
GEODIS Onsite: How CaseFlow, Wearables, and CPJs Are Transforming Warehouse Operations
Smart wearables and collaborative robotics are creating a less physically demanding warehouse environment while boosting productivity across fulfillment operati
GEODIS Unlocks Smarter Warehouse Operations Using CaseFlow Case Picking Solution
This logistics leader cut manual warehouse travel and accelerated order fulfillment by automating its case picking process
CaseFlow by Vecna Robotics: Smarter, Safer Case Picking with Robotic Orchestration
Warehouse operators can double picking productivity and cut labor costs by adding orchestrated robots to their existing systems
Dane’s AMRs Bridge the Inventory Management Gap Between Shelf Stock and WMS Accuracy
Automated robots help warehouses eliminate costly inventory discrepancies by delivering real-time accuracy where manual systems fall short
Hytrol’s Conveyorized Product Delivery System Streamlines Material Handling & Boosts Productivity
Automated conveyor systems eliminate inefficient manual transport methods while synchronizing operations with downstream processes like painting
Starting Small: How to Scale an Operation with Robotics
Companies can implement robotics incrementally to overcome cost barriers and build toward larger automation gains
Modular Robotic Systems & Greener Logistics Solutions: Unlocking the Future of Automation with Hy-Tek
Flexible robotics and eco-conscious supply chain strategies are reshaping how enterprises approach operational efficiency and sustainability
The Role of AI in Modern Supply Chains: Insights from Aaron Hatfield at Arvist
Industry leaders are discovering how AI-powered tools augment human expertise rather than replace it in supply chain operations
Automation in Action: Robotic Pallet Movers are Enhancing Efficiency and Transforming the Modern Warehouse
Warehouses are ditching manual labor for autonomous systems that stack faster and more accurately than humans ever could
Shaping the Future of Warehouses: Key Takeaways from MODEX 2024
The logistics industry is racing toward a $600 billion automation spending surge that will reshape competitive dynamics
Honeywell Unveils Generative AI Tool: Maintenance Assist
The industrial giant taps generative AI to help maintenance teams work faster and smarter across warehouse operations
Cold & Self-Storage Construction Trends: Consumer Preferences, Tertiary Markets, and Technology Investment Will Make the Difference in 2024
Shifting consumer habits and supply chain demands are reshaping where operators build and what technology they prioritize
Unpacking Peak: How to Turn Your Current Operational Pains Into Future Gains
Warehouse leaders can harness peak season bottlenecks as catalysts for implementing automation that drives lasting operational efficiency
From Milestones to Memories: On Time In Full’s Year in Review
A logistics innovator reflects on how operational excellence and strategic execution shaped a pivotal year of growth
Navigating the Future of Warehouse Automation and ASRS With HAI Robotics
E-commerce logistics leaders are discovering how fixed-infrastructure storage systems outperform mobile alternatives for high-density operations
Driving Automation: Automating Workflows in the Parcel Post and Distribution Fulfillment Industries
Think back to ten years ago when same-day delivery was a rarity; today, nobody bats an eye at its prevalence. Dan VanderAkker, Vice President of Kasa, joined Host Daniel Litwin to explain how workflow automation in the parcel post and distribution fulfillment industries is contributing to this trend. Workflow automation is essential for timely delivery…