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Three Ways Material Handling Equipment Is Changing with Rise of E-Commerce

Talking Logistics

As online sales become increasingly popular, the growth of e-commerce has impacted every part of the supply chain, and material handling equipment (MHE) and fleet services are no different. With more and more brands looking to develop their e-commerce capabilities, their needs for moving and handling inventory are shifting as well.

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4 Ways to Enhance Warehouse Efficiency with Prescriptive and Predictive Analytics

Logistics Viewpoints

Traditional slotting solutions require customized models, extensive engineering, measurement, and data collection. They learn the spatial characteristics of the DC, and predict task time based on activity-level data captured in the DC. Predictive analytics can inject some intelligence into this process.

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What is Preventive Maintenance: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Conger

This strategy contrasts with predictive maintenance, which relies on real-time data to predict when a machine might fail. Predictive Maintenance Predictive maintenance takes things further using data analysis tools and techniques like vibration analysis and thermal imaging.

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The Global Warehouse Automation Market is “En Fuego”

Logistics Viewpoints

My research process at ARC includes the review and analysis of publicly available information, as well as interviews with corporate executives and market participants to obtain additional “color”. Intelligrated revenues are not formally identified in earnings reports but are frequently mentioned in discussions and analysis.

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Battery Intelligence for Industrial Trucks

Logistics Business Magazine

UgoWork , a Canadian lithium-ion energy solutions provider specialized in the material handling industry, is proud to introduce UgoPilot , an innovative energy and battery intelligence management platform designed exclusively for industrial vehicle fleets. The UgoPilot software suite is all about providing clarity.

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Visualisation adds Value to Warehouse Scenario Planning

Logistics Business Magazine

So, to support warehouse applications, data driven simulation and up to date visualisation solutions are available now from Yale and its global network of independent local dealers. The Yale Warehouse Simulator allows experimentation with different layouts, equipment configurations and timings, in 2D and 3D, with data analysis.

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Liquid Lens Technology to Small Code Reader

Logistics Business Magazine

It also reliably reads slowly-degrading codes, for example on totes in hard-working materials handling environments. Data Analysis As with all the cameras in SICK’s Lector family, the Lector 611 can help operators track the quality of the codes it reads.