Automation in the Cold Chain
Despite its complexities, automation can play a key role in the cold chain. Automation is becoming an essential part of the warehousing industry. Whether meeting demanding ecommerce customer expectations or dealing with labor shortages and increase cost to material and ...
Automation for the Cold Chain
In demand but difficult to staff, environmentally controlled warehousing is calling out for automated solutions. Varying temperature zones in a warehouse have always existed, but it wasn’t until recently that the cold chain really came to the forefront of operations. ...
Adding Robots to the Cold Chain
With the right application, robots can play a key role in your cold-chain operations. Robotics in manufacturing and warehousing are seemingly everywhere these days, but can they also work in refrigerated environments? Yes, and the similarities to ambient environments probably ...
Podcast: “Cold Chain Chronicles” A Must-Listen!
For those intrigued by warehouse advancements, the latest MHI Warehouse Automation Podcast episode is a noteworthy listen. Titled “Cold Chain Chronicles: The Future of High Bay Warehousing & Automation,” the episode delves into the nuances of cold storage logistics, enriched ...
ASRS in the Cold Chain
Work in cold-chain warehousing is not for everyone—it’s a tough environment to sell to potential employees. This is on top of a labor shortage that is hitting warehousing particularly high. Most employers admit that their number one challenge is finding ...
Automated Storage Systems And Cold Chain Distribution: The COVID Effect
When the coronavirus pandemic reached U.S. shores in January 2020 and a large percentage of the country found itself sheltering in place over the subsequent months, consumers rapidly shifted to online shopping. Among the industries most impacted, the food and ...