
McKesson opens 'state-of-the-art' automated distribution facility in Alberta
McKesson Canada’s state of the art facility in northwest Edmonton will employ 150 people full time.

The robots that can pick kiwi-fruit
In fields around the world, ripening fruit and vegetables that should be getting picked, packaged and shipped to supermarkets were instead at risk of being left to rot in their fields.

American Eagle logistics launches 'robotic-augmented' operation that support multiple brands
The state-of-the-art facility offers smart containerization and flexible sortation capabilities that enable carrier and courier consolidation, as well as robotic-augmented operations that support multiple brands.

How AI Is Capturing Critical Data in the Warehouse
Adoption of artificial intelligence has barely scratched the surface. So there’s a great opportunity for further implementation of AI-powered technologies.

Developers are on the brink of overbuilding industrial logistics space
Industrial developers are unleashing nearly 700 million sixths of warehouses across the country after two years of record uptake as Amazon and other retailers expand their distribution networks.

IKEA to spend billions on automation as it adapts to e-commerce
Automating existing out-of-town stores' warehouse sections will account for a lot of the investments

Volkswagen planning automated high-bay warehouse to store next-gen EV components
Volkswagen Group Components are expanding EV parts production at the Braunschweig plant in Germany. They target making 800,000 battery systems for the Group’s MEB and plug-in hybrid vehicles a year there once the factory is further geared up.

NY City Councilwoman takes aim at 'dark stores'
On the steps of City Hall last week, City Councilmember Gale Brewer and others sounded the alarm about how these stores are hurting consumers, workers and the neighborhoods they operate in.

Is this the end of rapid grocery?
With Getir, GoPuff and Gorillas among those losing sales and shedding staff, is this the end for rapid grocery? Or can they find another way to survive?

How AI Is Capturing Critical Data in the Warehouse
Adoption of artificial intelligence has barely scratched the surface. So there’s a great opportunity for further implementation of AI-powered technologies. And that’s exciting because AI tools can help considerably where supply chain challenges persist.

Switzerland's autonomous underground cargo system aims for 2031 debut
The idea is to develop a fully autonomous, zero-emissions transport system for small cargo loads that can take some strain off a road system that's projected to be smashed with nearly 40 percent more traffic in 30 years' time.

Traceability Tops Companies’ Supply Chain Agendas
A new study conducted by Forrester Consulting surveyed 307 supply chain executives in January to get a read on what the priorities are among companies when it comes to the digitization of their supply chains.

The 10 best U.S. companies for career growth, according to new research
Certain signs of a good workplace are obvious — fair salaries, friendly co-workers, low quitting rates — but other “green flags” aren’t as clear.

What’s next for Gopuff and rapid delivery as the young industry hits ‘an inflection point’?
After growing in leaps and bounds over the past few years, Gopuff has pumped the brakes on its rapid delivery service and is looking to adjust course amid increasingly challenging market conditions.

Will warehouse workers switch jobs to use technology? New survey says yes
But according to a new survey from Lucas Systems, most workers are embracing the use of technology in fulfillment and other warehouse applications.

PepsiCo to build massive state-of-the-art automated facility in Denver
PepsiCo Beverages North America on Wednesday acquired nearly 152 acres of land at the Denver High Point development area, where it will build a state-of-the-art, 1.2 million-square-foot manufacturing facility.

Hackers are targeting industrial systems with malware
An entire ecosystem of sketchy software is targeting potentially critical infrastructure.

How WES is changing the game for fulfillment centers
Traditional WMS lacks the real-time visibility into the availability of automated materials handling equipment that a WES brings to the table.

Walmart Is Building Two Facilities That Are So High Tech, 400 New Jobs Will Require STEM Skills
A 1.5 million-square-foot automated fulfillment center is slated to open in Lancaster in 2023, followed by a 730,000 square-foot automated grocery distribution center in 2024. Both will deploy the latest in high-tech robotics and innovation.

After becoming a ‘unicorn’, rapid delivery startup Jokr came apart in just 6 months
Companies that promise groceries delivered in 15 minutes surged during the pandemic—but are now in retreat.