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Six trends impacting the warehouse automation industry

Logistics Business Magazine

Amidst a ‘perfect storm’ type of environment, warehouse and DC operators are aggressively seeking ways to digitise operations, add automation technology and integrate those technologies with software systems,” said Keith Fisher, president, Honeywell Intelligrated. Increasingly aggressive adoption of proven automation technologies.

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Automated Storage System for Cable Drums

Logistics Business Magazine

Lödige Industries, a global supplier of logistics systems, has recently completed the installation of an automated storage and retrieval system at The Hongkong Electric Co., With the introduction of automated processes, physically difficult manual labour for transporting and storing drums is significantly reduced.

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Goods-to-Person Calculator Helps Automation Investment

Logistics Business Magazine

FORTNA, a leading automation and software company for the full logistics value chain, today announced the launch of its innovative Goods-to-Person (GTP) e-Commerce Assessment Calculator. “The push for warehouse automation is not just about keeping up, it’s about setting the pace for the future.”

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How To Keep Your Automated Trucks Running Smoothly

Logistics Business Magazine

STILL, the Hamburg-based intralogistics provider, is systematically expanding its service concept and will soon be offering fast and flexible on-site service for automated trucks. In addition, the centralised STILL spare parts supply ensures a high level of parts availability in the automation sector.

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Multi-storey Warehouse Automation

Logistics Business Magazine

A new module from Lödige Industries allows both automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to interact with different lift systems to move up to 20 tonnes total weight vertically. The automation module is compatible with both the Olympus freight lift and the Sherpa and Escorta goods lifts.

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Safety first for warehouse automation

Logistics Business Magazine

Safe automation expert Pilz has recently been applying its wealth of experience to intralogistics applications taking a holistic approach with its portfolio of safety services, training and safe automation solutions. Industrial security – preventing manipulation of systems by external sources.

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Prioritising Automation to Mitigate Workforce Shortages

Logistics Business Magazine

Study findings also revealed that working time flexibility (35%) and adopting the latest technologies (34%) were the top strategies for attracting workers, while on-the-job training and education compensation (35%) and higher pay (34%) were the top strategies for retaining workers.