Warehouse operations addressing worker and space shortages with technology
In a market with reported labor shortages and shifts in supply chain conditions, material handling companies have a series of evolving challenges to face. This month, we offer a look at some of these technological advancements and solutions for warehouse operators looking to staff operations and fulfill orders. ‘A lot of opportunities’ At Vecna Robotics, a focus on logistics has been at the forefront in recent years, according to...
172 New Distribution and Supply Chain Planned Industrial Project Reports – September 2021 Recap
SalesLeads has announced the September 2021 results for the newly planned capital project spending report for the Distribution and Supply Chain industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 172 new projects in the Distribution and Supply Chain sector. The following are...
Seven ways Warehouse Automation keeps food and beverage operations running smoothly
Efficiency is key in all warehouses, but especially in the food and beverage industry. If operations don’t run smoothly, products could spoil, waste money, and potentially endanger people’s health. It should be no surprise, then, that food and beverage supply chains have embraced warehouse automation. Automation is growing in warehouses across industries, with food and beverage leading the trend. According to one survey, 94% of food...
Why your data isn’t helping you make decisions
We all like to have data to support our decisions. But we tend to look at this myopically – a decision needs to be made, and we simply need some data to justify it. True, almost everyone, from retail companies to agricultural manufacturers, strives to make data-backed decisions, but what is the right way to use data to make better, more accurate decisions? It begins with understanding what type of data you need for a particular...
What’s the hype in hyperautomation?
Coined by Gartner to describe one of the biggest automation trends of 2020, the concept of hyperautomation has rapidly spread across the industry. But how does it differ from regular automation, and is it a viable option for manufacturers who don’t wish to revolutionize their entire production or assembly lines? Here Claudia Jarrett, US country manager at automation parts supplier EU Automation, explains the fundamentals of...
Review of the North American Lithium Forklift Battery Market: The Seven most popular brands in the USA and Canada
The major factors responsible for the growth of the global lithium market are the increasing number of applications in battery-powered equipment and the need for cleaner energy sources. Increased demand is created by various industries, particularly the electric vehicle/auto industry and the energy storage system industry. Ongoing research and innovations in lithium applications are expected to provide opportunities for further...
How to respond to Vaccine Misinformation in the workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many Americans worked last year. So many businesses suffered as a result of the virus, with some having to close their doors completely. Now, thanks to the vaccine rollout, things are starting to get back to normal and workplaces are reopening – even if we still have a long way to go. As of now, nearly 400 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given in the U.S. But, that number would...
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