As distribution centers face a new level of operational complexity and increased labor scarcity, warehouse automation is likely to become essential to the survival of any operation.

While DCs have been operating with labor shortages for some time, the current e-commerce climate under the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the immediate need to utilize robotic solutions to overcome the limitations of using manual labor.

The use of robotics has come a long way from when robots were first introduced as an aid in the workforce.

As distribution centers face a new level of operational complexity and increased labor scarcity, warehouse automation is likely to become essential to the survival of any operation.

As distribution centers face a new level of operational complexity and increased labor scarcity, warehouse automation is likely to become essential to the survival of any operation.

As distribution centers face a new level of operational complexity and increased labor scarcity, warehouse automation is likely to become essential to the survival of any operation.

How to achieve robust fulfillment capabilities and accelerate progress toward an ever-more automated future.

By Mike Kelton, Business Development Manager, Lifecycle Support Services, Honeywell Robotics Unleash the potential of video-enabled technical support in your maintenance operations for rapid diagnosis and troubleshooting of critical issues. Learn how Honeywell Intelligrated’s TechSight solutions utilize optional smart glasses and leading mobile apps for video collaboration between on-site technicians and our expert service team.…

By Suzanne McGough, Product Manager, Honeywell Robotics Distribution and fulfillment (D&F) processes in every industry have been impacted by the pandemic. Research from Modern Materials Handling found that over 40% of operations identified labor challenges in their company. But that isn’t the only obstacle distribution centers (DCs) face in today’s rapidly evolving fulfillment environment. Increased…

By Jason Franklin, Sr. Manager – Product Marketing, Honeywell Robotics We all know labor accounts for roughly 50% of DC costs, but what happens when you expand your operations? This is where an effective LMS can have an immediate impact on the bottom line. From reducing attrition, creating engineered standards, and training your employees, GoalPost®…

By Eric Harty, Vice President, Robotic Solutions Offering and Sonia Jose, Robotics Solution Offering Manager, Honeywell Robotics Moving goods throughout warehouses is extremely labor-intensive. Traditional forklifts and conveyors are struggling to keep pace with today’s market demands. Learn how flexible autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can help you to automate repetitive transport functions on-demand, free up…

By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect With the arrival of Honeywell Intelligrated’s next-generation robotic unloader, it’s finally possible to transform unloading from a labor-heavy, manual chore to an automated, refined process. But what could automated unloading mean for your bottom line? Let’s start with the improvements you’ll see in performance consistency. Robotic unloaders don’t begin…

By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Next-generation robotic unloaders from Honeywell Intelligrated can do more than just minimize delays. Trailers can be unloaded fully autonomously, sending boxes, polybags and jiffy bags downstream in a semi-singulated flow. The robot’s efficiency can reduce your dock labor needs by up to 80%, and might even allow you to free…

By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Automation Finally Tackles One of the DC’s Toughest Jobs Ask any DC operator which task causes the most labor headaches, and you’ll probably get an earful about unloading freight on the receiving dock. Few warehouse jobs are more arduous, repetitive and injury prone. Not only are these jobs…

By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Today’s distribution center (DC) operations struggle to keep pace with the speed and complexity of modern e-commerce, with volume increasing at around 25 percent each year. DCs need to keep pace with rising customer expectations for order speed and accuracy, even as growth pushes the limits of their…

By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Automated storage and retrieval systems To maximize DC productivity, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) are a connected material handling technology that dramatically increases inventory density while significantly reducing picker travel and item search times. Working in conjunction with warehouse management software, AS/RS support a variety of order fulfillment processes,…

Superior Performance for Logistics Automation By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Labor Challenges Are Driving the Need for Robotics Robotics in the DC are vital to handle growing order volumes and overcome labor availability and resourcing challenges E-commerce distribution volume is accelerating at a rate of 25% per year Industry growth outpaces the labor…

By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect The labor shortage doesn’t look to be ending anytime soon, prompting more distribution center (DC) operators to consider implementing a variety of automated warehouse solutions to help ease their burdens. If your facility’s management is considering warehouse automation as a potential means to increase your DC’s productivity in…

By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Robotics are making their way into warehouses and distribution centers around the world, but it’s not an end-all. It takes a complete end-to-end solution, which means investing in the right type of robotics combined with a holistic approach to integration into your operations. Focused on developing fast, efficient…

By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Automated palletizing solutions, whether conventional or robotic, can offer significant productivity and efficiency improvements to your operation while taking up minimal floor space. Of the two, robotic palletizing systems have become increasingly popular in recent years, both for their flexibility and easy adaptability to changing needs and products.…

By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Smarter robots will be critical to handling DC order volumes, speeds, and complexities Today’s distribution center (DC) operations are struggling to keep pace with the speed and complexity of modern e-commerce. U.S. online distribution volume grew faster in 2017 than it has since 2011, and continues to accelerate…

By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Automated storage and retrieval systems To maximize DC productivity, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) are a connected material handling technology that dramatically increases inventory density while significantly reducing picker travel and item search times. Working with warehouse management software, AS/RS support a variety of order-fulfillment processes, such as:…