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6 Types of Automation [Benefits, Pros/Cons, Examples]

Conger

Curious about the different types of automation? Many companies are excited by the prospect of increasing efficiency and productivity with some help from automated equipment. Table of Contents What Is Automation? Automation is a term for technology and innovation applications where physical human input is minimized.

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6 Ways AI Empowers End-to-End Decision Automation in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

How can AI contribute to end-to-end decision automation? Here, let’s explore 6 essential elements of AI-powered automation in supply chain planning & analytics, culminating in a powerful solution. Process automation is pivotal in providing end-to-end visibility across the supply chain.

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Time-Saving Automation for Ecommerce Brands

Ship Monk

That being said, for more monotonous and time-consuming routine tasks, automation can take the blooming flower of your ecommerce brand and turn it into a full bouquet. ShipMonk’s 3PL software , for example, is time-saving automation at its finest.

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From Push-Cart to Cutting-Edge Robotics: China Skips Traditional Warehouse Automation

Logistics Viewpoints

I see a similar paradigm playing out in the warehouse automation landscape of China. Traditional “bolted-down” automation is the landlines in this paradigm. The data is just beginning to form a picture and the details of that picture are sure to change as we progress.

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Automated Hand-Scanning Upgrade

Logistics Business Magazine

The automation of hand scanning processes increases productivity at inbound and outbound areas of logistics hubs dramatically. Hand-held barcode readers are still widely used to ensure the traceability of goods and packages, for example in retail, warehousing and parcel sorting operations.

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Rise of the Industrial Data Scientist

Logistics Viewpoints

Enter the industrial data scientist, a new breed of data analyst with access to more industrial data than ever before and the advanced technology to translate that information into actionable intelligence. However, leveraging AI requires data science capability, which adds additional complexity to an already complex environment.

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Editor’s Choice: Machine Learning Will Make Warehouse Managers More Productive

Logistics Viewpoints

These new tools will free time for managers and engineers, making them more productive and their DCs more efficient and effective. Proactively re-slot products to improve efficiency. Optimize automation/robotics alongside human workers. This article provides an introduction to machine learning for warehouse managers.