View original at www.dcvelocity.com As the world continue to navigate changing customer demands, well-functioning warehouse distribution centers have become increasingly important. Running an efficient operation of any size goes beyond operating forklifts—it requires a broad range of solutions, working together to achieve a common goal. One way to ensure your business is running at optimal efficiency is by partnering with a company that offers complete solutions including training, consulting, intralogistics solutions, energy solutions, maintenance, rentals and parts. Some of the benefits tha ..read more

View original at www.dcvelocity.com Toronto, Ontario– December 18th, 2020 – Electrovaya Inc. (“Electrovaya”) (TSX:EFL) (OTCQB:EFLVF) and The Raymond Corporation (“Raymond”) today announced that they have completed a Strategic Supply Agreement for the supply of battery systems for Raymond’s Energy Essentials Battery line. The agreement provides Raymond with exclusively distributed Raymond branded lithium-ion batteries that are UL 2580 Listed and compatible with most class I, II and III Raymond lift trucks. The battery systems utilize the latest Electrovaya NMC Ceramic lithium-ion battery techn ..read more

View original at roboticsandautomationnews.com For a more in-depth look at autonomous solutions, register for AutoGuide Mobile Robots webinar on Jan 14, 2021 04:00 PM: Introducing Autonomous Storage and Retrieval For All As deployment times quicken and significant efficiency gains are realized, the pace of automation adoption is accelerating. According to a recent McKinsey study, 30% having fully automated one or more business operations processes, with 59% of respondents having piloted automation for at least one function or business unit (1) . With numerous applications, crossing several ve ..read more

View original at www.mheda.org GREENE, N.Y., November 17, 2020 — The Raymond Corporation introduces the next generation of lithium-ion batteries — Energy Essentials distributed by Raymond — to deliver fast-charging power solutions housed in a denser footprint, providing companies with high-performance energy sources to optimize their operations. This new offering presents a comprehensive solution that supports the entire Raymond ® family of forklifts, ranging from pallet jacks to Swing-Reach ® trucks. “Energy Essentials, distributed by Raymond products, enable complete and unique integration ..read more

View original at www.mheda.org GREENE, N.Y., November 17, 2020 — The Raymond Corporation introduces the next generation of lithium-ion batteries — Energy Essentials distributed by Raymond — to deliver fast-charging power solutions housed in a denser footprint, providing companies with high-performance energy sources to optimize their operations. This new offering presents a comprehensive solution that supports the entire Raymond ® family of forklifts, ranging from pallet jacks to Swing-Reach ® trucks. “Energy Essentials, distributed by Raymond products, enable complete and unique integration ..read more

View original at www.mhi.org Fast-charging lithium-ion power solutions unlock greater energy, operational efficiencies GREENE, N.Y., November 17, 2020 — The Raymond Corporation introduces the next generation of lithium-ion batteries — Energy Essentials distributed by Raymond — to deliver fast-charging power solutions housed in a denser footprint, providing companies with high-performance energy sources to optimize their operations. This new offering presents a comprehensive solution that supports the entire Raymond® family of forklifts, ranging from pallet jacks to Swing-Reach® trucks. “Energ ..read more

View original at www.dcvelocity.com The logistics real estate market is experiencing a fast return to growth, driven by strong demand for space that is expected to continue, according to data from logistics real estate firm Prologis, released this week. In their latest Industrial Business Indicator (IBI) report, researchers said the segment returned to strong growth in the third quarter following a volatile second quarter. Vacancy remained at a low rate of 5% and warehouse utilization returned to pre-pandemic levels, at 85%. The report also predicts 2020 rent growth of 2.5%. Prologis surveyed ..read more

View original at www.forbes.com Autonomous vehicles are transforming warehouse logistics. Elon Musk may be the one bringing self-driving cars and trucks into the mainstream, but autonomous vehicles are old news for the manufacturing and logistics industries. Driverless forklifts have been roaming warehouses since Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) were first brought to market in the 1950s. Compared to today’s standards, the technology was quite basic—the vehicles simply sensed and followed a wire buried in the floor. Over the years, the technology has advanced tremendously, with navigation and ..read more

View original at www.dcvelocity.com A skilled labor shortage has afflicted the warehousing and fulfillment industry for several years [1] , and the situation has been compounded and complicated by the influence of COVID-19. With the public increasingly reliant on ecommerce, warehouses and fulfillment centers struggle to stay competitive and meet fulfillment expectations. Here are a few key automated material handling solutions that can help solve modern warehousing problems and pave a path to business growth. Each one plays a role in enabling 24/7 productivity, lowering labor costs, reducing ..read more

View original at www.techradar.com (Image credit: Pixabay) The last twenty years have seen more warehousing and logistics transformations than ever before. In this relatively short period of time, warehouse operators have taken a closer look at how they can get more visibility into their operations by increasing the level of digitization – not only in their own locations but also when collaborating with their supply chain partners. Decades-old technologies such as warehouse management systems (WMS), barcoding and data analytics , have played a key role in making this happen. Today, warehouse ..read more