Supply Chain Lessons Learned During the Pandemic
When the pandemic first hit back in March 2020, the assumption was that it would be a quick blip on the timeline. More than two years on, however, and all companies know better. Unfortunately for the supply chain, there were ...
Justifying Robotics in Your Operations
You’re considering adding robotics to your operations, which has the potential to be a game changer. But first you need budget approval from the C-suite, and that’s not always an easy task. With the right approach, however, you can justify ...
Better Data Equals Better Labeling and Tagging
Your scanning, labeling, applying and manifesting (SLAM) operations might seem like some of the most basic and manual in the warehouse, but they are actually data-driven applications. Beginning with inbound operations, you are capturing data critical to ensuring packages end ...
ASRS as a Solution to the Labor Shortage
As the labor pool dwindles, automation like ASRS becomes the smart solution. Roughly 11 million employees have exited the workforce over the past couple years, according to some estimates. In many cases, these employees said they were seeking safer, more ...
3 Ways Digital Tools Improve Warehouse Labor Productivity
The labor shortage is impacting every level of business, from the warehouse floor operator on up to the C-suite. The result is that organizations are embracing all types of technology to help improve warehouse labor productivity. From advanced software to ...
Podcast: Transitioning From Manual To Automated SLAM (The Last 100 ...
The MHI Automation Groups’ Podcast: In this episode, guests Mike Shannon (Solutions Executive at SRSI) and Bob Miller PE (Founder of Streamtech Engineering) will introduce the SLAM Industry Group and chat about what makes a good candidate for transitioning from ...
Intralogistics: Warehouse Digitalization of Receiving
Warehouse digitalization is not something off in the future. In fact, it is rapidly becoming a necessity for any business wanting to compete in the here and now. E-commerce explosion, SKU proliferation and the demand from customers for products delivered ...
Offsetting Labor Shortages with SLAM
The labor shortage isn’t going anywhere soon and the costs to attract reliable labor continue to rise. In some cases, warehouses and manufacturers are paying $30 an hour and higher to entice employees. Even then, reliability of those high-paid workers ...
Robotics – The Buyer’s Journey, Part II
Robotics systems can be one of the most daunting investments you’ll make, and the buying journey includes critical steps to reach a successful integration. You’ll want to find the right partner with the right solutions to create a well-prepared contract—one ...