Humans and Robots Work Well Together
The many places where robots are enhancing warehousing operations. For years, science fiction suggested that one day, humans would be replaced by robots. But as modern robots enter the picture in warehousing and manufacturing, that science fiction is proving to ...
Justifying Robotics, Part II
It can be easy to overlook the more human piece of the ROI equation when looking at justifying robotics and automation in general, but for the long-term sustainability of an organization made up of people, it is the most important ...
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: Robotics and Humans: A Synergistic Workforce
The latest episode of the MHI Industry Leadership Podcast, hosted by Christian Dow and co-host Frank Schwartz, dives into a topic at the forefront of modern logistics and warehouse management: the integration of robotic automation in work environments traditionally dominated ...
Robotics in the Warehouse
The collaborative role of robots and humans leads to big results. The term “robots” gets thrown around loosely, especially in the context of material handling. While it represents a very broad category of equipment, it can be helpful to understand ...
Working in Harmony
Robots and humans together make for a more productive warehouse. Even prior to the pandemic, warehouses struggled to find enough skilled labor to fill all their positions. Once the pandemic kicked in, that number exploded—in just two years, businesses added ...
Robots in Logistics Pt. 1
Talk of robotics in logistics is everywhere, and for good reason—they can deliver significant value. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), industrial robots, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) all can take on significant workload, especially those ...
Robots Make Work Easier for Humans
Working on a warehouse floor is physically demanding work. It can leave employees worn out, aching, and sometimes needing time off to heal mentally and physically. Warehouse workers are often required to work second or third shifts, holidays, and/or weekends. ...
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 ...
Avoid “Pilot Purgatory” With This Six-Phase Process
When considering an investment in robotics and automation, many operations struggle to get past the pilot testing phase. Instead of identifying a solution and implementing it in a timely manner, they find it difficult to make a decision and instead ...