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Six trends impacting the warehouse automation industry

Logistics Business Magazine

Increased wages and benefits haven’t been enough to reverse the trend. 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.

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The future of warehousing: automation, robotics and energy efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

Now, e-commerce is booming, and it is a trend that is here to stay, with online retail spending in the UK expected to reach £75bn by 2024. So, what exactly does the future hold for warehousing? In the world of warehousing, this has become an increasingly important driver in boosting automation. Automation.

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Trends 2021: Warehouse Automation

Logistics Business Magazine

Warehouse automation acceleration. How has the pandemic impacted warehousing and logistics operations in 2020, 2021 and beyond? As a result, many favor physical automation to maintain efficient fulfillment operations and productivity. What is warehouse automation and its benefits for customers? Physical automation.

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Podcast: Automation: The Future of Your Warehouse

Logistics Business Magazine

Peter MacLeod talks to Jungheinrich UK MD Paul Lynam and Director of Projects Spencer Goss about customer needs and future trends. Jungheinrich provides a holistic range of products and services in terms of equipment & solutions, warehousing and material flow engineering. What is the future of robotics and forklift trucks?

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Multi-storey Warehouse Automation

Logistics Business Magazine

As available space for storage and distribution is scarce and therefore expensive, the trend towards multi-storey warehouse buildings is increasing. Goods and freight lifts are thus intelligently networked with autonomous transport vehicles, enabling automated material transport across multiple floors.

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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. On the other hand, offshoring growth has fuelled the need for warehousing as part of the elongated supply chain. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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Food Sector Fears over Warehouse Automation

Logistics Business Magazine

In addition, there is the constant cycle of new products and trends, such as vegan/meat free, which may or may not become established. To meet these challenges, one might think that investment in automation in the fulfilment chain – warehouses and distribution centres – would be a no-brainer.