Picking and sorting are some of the most labor-intensive jobs in distribution centers. With e-commerce continuing to grow, systems quickly become more complicated. AI-enhanced robots are quickly becoming a feasible solution for picking and sorting in distribution centers. Greg Williams, […]
by MHI Industry Group Blog, Warehouse Automation Historically, industrial robotic automation used in manufacturing and distribution applications required perimeter guarding and other safety mechanisms to prevent contact between personnel and the robot. Not anymore, however. With advances in sensor technologies […]
by MHI Industry Group blog, RMI Rack Safety Conducting periodic rack inspections to verify that a facility’s industrial steel storage rack complies with applicable standards are not only recommended by RMI, they’re also the best way to ensure the safety […]
Article from MHI Industry Group Blog Warehouse Automation Considering an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) to enhance your facility’s inventory density? If so, consider spending 30 minutes viewing the recording of “Determining What ASRS Solution Is Best For My […]
Demands for faster, more efficient service continues to rise throughout the supply chain. To combat this, more operations are turning to robotics and automation to augment their workforce. For many years, these innovations were focused on the automotive industry. A […]
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine By John Paxton, MHI COO/CEO Designate It’s no secret that the ongoing labor shortage and consumers’ desire for ever-shorter delivery times have combined to pose a challenge for supply chains. These trends, combined with the […]