Topic: Automation

Artificial intelligence is not just coming at you from mega tech companies like Microsoft. It is under development among materials handling suppliers to give your operations a boost. Here’s where those efforts stand.

DHL Supply Chain described this deal as a strategic move to further enhance its e-commerce capabilities, as well as extend its services to small and midsized customers. IDS Fulfillment brings more than 1.3 million square-feet of multi-customer warehouse and distribution space throughout the U.S.

From AI-powered transportation management systems (TMS) to warehouse robotics and end-to-end automation, this expert roundtable explores how logistics and supply chain operations are being transformed by technology. Four leading analysts share insights on the current state of tech adoption—and where innovation is heading next.

From ProMat’s electric show floor to the pages of our May issue, it’s clear: logistics pros aren’t just adapting to technology—they’re building a smarter, fully integrated supply chain ecosystem.

Veritiv boosts operational efficiency and facility cleanliness by deploying Tennant T16AMR robotic floor scrubbers, automating over 470 million square feet of warehouse cleaning.

Forget the latest shiny new humanoids for a second, the established vendors in warehouse robotics are by no means standing still, and they had the new systems and enhancements to prove it at ProMat 2025.

In our latest Special Focus Issue, Logistics Management brings together a collection of feature stories that showcase the software, hardware, and automation technologies revolutionizing warehouse and DC operations

Winners were announced by MHI’s CEO John Paxton during MHI Industry Night.

"Easy Metrics' guide, The 7 Deadly Sins of Warehouse Labor Management, reveals costly inefficiencies in warehouse operations and provides actionable strategies to boost profitability by addressing critical labor management mistakes."

Our annual Peerless Research Group study explores how technology and automation are reshaping the future of warehouse and DC operations.

This white paper examines the true flexibility of inventory and order fulfillment automation technologies, offering insights and tips for evaluating the best solutions for your business.

In April, the two North American providers of material handling solutions will be unified into one company under the name Toyota Material Handling North America.

Best-in-class warehouse automation blends with custom-built software to fuel materials handling and logistics efficiencies for online parts distributor serving marine, powersports and small engine markets.

This year’s Supply Chain Outlook Virtual Summit gives attendees the strategies, technologies, and automation tools required for ongoing success in modern logistics, transportation, and supply chain management environments.

Learn how to transform inefficient yard and dock operations with automation to enhance visibility, control, and supply chain integration.

The annual Warehouse Operations Trends Survey highlights the growing challenges of meeting speed and accuracy demands in warehouse operations amidst labor shortages and rising expectations driven by e-commerce and omni-channel pressures.

Taking the changing logistics and freight transportation landscape into consideration, here are the feature stories that the editorial team of Logistics Management believes deserve a second look. These “must reads” from the last year will help you prepare your logistics operation for what’s ahead in 2025.

In 2024, the logistics industry embraced AI, automation, and resilience, navigating global trade shifts and technological advancements to balance efficiency with human expertise.

FedEx said that this LEED-certified facility is comprised of 1.3 million square-feel (MSF) across four levels, with 11 miles of conveyor belt, a space dedicated to moving bulky, non-conveyable shipments, and sort 56,000 packages per hour.

Apparel company Cutter & Buck’s deployment of a robotic cube storage and order picking solution delivered labor efficiencies and faster picking cycle times, while improving the flow of product for its custom items, and ultimately, supporting and enhancing service levels.