Items Tagged with 'warehouse'

JLG Industries is making a strategic bet on construction automation, acquiring core robotics technology from Canvas to integrate intelligent, autonomous solutions into its access equipment portfolio.

A study from MIT and Mecalux shows AI is transforming warehouse operations, with advanced automation now driving enhanced fulfillment, accuracy, and labor productivity — giving roofing distributors a new blueprint for scalable growth.

The AI-enabled storage technology from Symbotic can reduce customers’ storage footprint by up to 40% of its original size, and can be implemented as a retrofit to existing facilities or new greenfield buildings.

What looked like a $200M problem is becoming proof that tech-driven supply chains can redefine the building materials industry.

Powered by lithium-ion batteries, these stackers offer better fleet management, enhanced maneuverability in tight spaces and a lower cost per move than traditional stand-up counterbalanced forklifts.

Roofing distributors should keep an eye on federal and state efforts to regulate warehouse quotas and safety rules that could impact material suppliers.

Hyster has been recognized by Inbound Logistics magazine for its onboard charging feature that enables operators to charge lithium-ion trucks using commonly available electrical outlets.

ARI-HETRA has launched the WS-25EV-E and WS-25EV-P lifts, which are designed for efficient, safe EV battery handling in fleet maintenance, minimizing downtime and ensuring mobility in the shop.

Mecalux's GenAI Easy WMS enhances warehouse management with AI-driven chat, enabling natural language queries, automated tasks and dynamic reporting. 

Raymond Corporation introduces iW.ObjectSense, a detection system that alerts lift truck operators to obstacles, enabling controlled slowdown and stops for enhanced safety.