The massive supply chain disruptions unleashed by the pandemic are yielding to new challenges related to sharp spikes in demand for consumer goods and raw materials.   Although the dust is still settling, one thing is clear: industrial robotics has reached a tipping point and is poised to grow exponentially. Supply chains, particularly at the warehousing and distribution nodes, are undergoing foundational transformations to their operations, infrastructure, and workforce ..read more

It’s a given that most warehouse-related jobs are physically demanding. Bending, lifting, and walking pretty much come with the territory. It’s estimated that the typical warehouse worker walks about 10 miles per day — a number that’s only increasing as warehouses and facilities continue to grow in size. Undoubtedly, it’s a considerable distance. It’s also “non-revenue” time in terms of worker productivity. At the average speed of 3 MPH, workers spend over 3 hours of every single day simply walking, accounting for over 40% of paid time ..read more

Labor shortages, particularly in the warehouse and transportation sectors, are a top concern for supply chain managers.  Challenges in attracting and retaining qualified workers in these sectors is not entirely new. What is different now compared to 2 years ago is that e-commerce sales and consumer demand for all types of goods have risen sharply, fueled by a booming post-pandemic economy ..read more

In our previous article, we shared insights from Carole Strait Franklin, director of standards development, RIA at A3 Association for Advanced Automation, on the newest safety standards for mobile robots: R15.08-1-2020, released in December 2020 ..read more

Recently, we spoke with Carole Strait Franklin, director of standards development, RIA at A3 Association for Advanced Automation, on the newest safety standards for mobile robots: R15.08-1-2020, released in December 2020 ..read more