Automation

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.

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.

Not only were capital expenditure budgets on the rise for respondents to our annual survey on Warehouse/DC operations and trends, so was increased usage levels for technology and software, while reliance on paper-based approaches plummeted.

New report provides an in-depth look at how companies are selecting, implementing and using advanced warehouse automation to run their growing operations.

Three of the nation’s top market analysts examine the current state of the freight railroad and intermodal markets, including a look at service levels, pricing, competition with other modes, and the ongoing implementation of automation.

The new 162,836 square-foot DC is located at 8475 Automation Drive and 30 minutes from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, said DHL. The company said that this facility is staffed by around 150 employees, working two shifts seven days per week and processing B2C (business-to-consumer) e-commerce domestic inbound and outbound parcels and packages for U.S-based online merchants.

With the parties still not back at the bargaining table, the National Retail Federation (NRF) is putting some pressure on them to get back to the table and get a deal done.

Labor market woes and changing customer demands continue to push food and beverage companies to explore new solutions, including automation and robotics.

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

The Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends highlights the growing importance of technology adoption, talent management, and automation in logistics operations while emphasizing the need for continuous training and addressing the ongoing labor crisis.

This white paper explains how understanding SKU Batch Factor in automated order fulfillment can optimize automation size, efficiency, and ROI in your warehouse operations.

Labor shortages and high turnover rates in distribution centers are driving the need for automation to improve workforce stability, operational efficiency, and cost management.

Effective supply chain management, akin to wrestling a gorilla, requires constant attention and optimization, with the key being to choose the right model for your specific circumstances and leveraging AI and managed services to continuously improve performance and reduce costs.

Two years ago, 40% of companies had no plans to use robots. That number has been whittled down to 8% according to the annual Intralogistics Robotics Survey from Peerless Research Group, MHI and The Robotics Group.

Explore the full case study to learn how GEODIS elevated from 65 units per hour to 98 units per hour, and uncover the critical factors for successful automation implementation.