https://www.supplychain247.com/rss/category/automation SupplyChain247 en peerless@peerlessmedia.com Copyright 2026 2026-08-25T12:11:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/five-wms-features-warehouses-are-not-using
Many warehouses use only half of their WMS functions. Five overlooked features could improve inventory, labor, and order fulfillment.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/five-wms-features-warehouses-are-not-using Warehouse|DC, Automation, Order Management Systems, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Software, Business, Workforce Management, News 2026-09-22T11:16:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/warehouse-automation-maintenance-readiness-survey
A new survey finds logistics facilities are investing millions in automation without the people and monitoring needed to keep it running.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/warehouse-automation-maintenance-readiness-survey Warehouse|DC, Automation, Order Management Systems, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Big Data, Software, Business, Workforce Management, Other, Materials Handling, News 2026-09-22T10:16:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/misumi-launches-americas-parts-sourcing-business
MISUMI Americas combines MISUMI’s parts catalog with Fictiv’s digital manufacturing platform for prototypes and production orders.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/misumi-launches-americas-parts-sourcing-business Warehouse|DC, Automation, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, Leadership, Workforce Management, News 2026-09-18T13:05:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/logistics-ai-use-adoption-trust-study
Logistics companies are rapidly expanding AI use and training, but most workers still want human review before acting on its recommendations.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/logistics-ai-use-adoption-trust-study Transportation, Third Party Logistics, Warehouse|DC, Automation, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Big Data, Business, Leadership, Workforce Management, News 2026-09-17T14:05:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/agility-robotics-digit-5-humanoid-warehouse-work
Agility’s Digit 5 humanoid can lift 50 pounds, charge in nine minutes, and handle more jobs alongside warehouse and factory workers.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/agility-robotics-digit-5-humanoid-warehouse-work Warehouse|DC, Automation, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Robotics, Business, Workforce Management, Other, Materials Handling, News 2026-09-16T14:10:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/rac-26-robotics-conference-register-now
RAC 26 begins at noon ET today with six free virtual sessions focused on warehouse automation, manufacturing, and real-world robotics deployments.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/rac-26-robotics-conference-register-now Warehouse|DC, Automation, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Enterprise Resource Planning, Technology, Robotics, Business, Manufacturing, News 2026-09-16T13:50:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/gartner-four-ai-trends-warehouse-operations
Gartner identifies four forms of warehouse AI that range from forecasting and labor planning tools to semiautonomous agents and robots.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/gartner-four-ai-trends-warehouse-operations Warehouse|DC, Automation, Order Picking, Packaging & Labeling, Pallets & Containers, Shelving & Racking, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, Leadership, Workforce Management, Other, Materials Handling, News 2026-09-16T13:32:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/nine-ways-warehouses-can-better-manage-retail-returns
Nine practical steps can help warehouses process returns faster, control costs, recover inventory, and get sellable goods back to customers.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/nine-ways-warehouses-can-better-manage-retail-returns Warehouse|DC, Automation, Conveyors & Sortation, Order Management Systems, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Technology, Business, E-commerce, Retail, Other, Ecommerce, News 2026-09-15T13:48:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/kenco-chattanooga-warehouse-automation-lab
Kenco opened a 30,000-square-foot lab in Chattanooga to test warehouse robots and other automation before customer installations.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/kenco-chattanooga-warehouse-automation-lab Warehouse|DC, Automation, Order Picking, Warehouse Management, Business, Leadership, Workforce Management, News 2026-09-15T13:22:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/hardis-launches-wms-roi-calculator
Hardis launched an online calculator that estimates five-year WMS returns using warehouse data and benchmarks from more than 550 customers.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/hardis-launches-wms-roi-calculator Warehouse|DC, Automation, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Big Data, Business, Leadership, Workforce Management, Other, Materials Handling, News 2026-09-11T13:44:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/nowaste-first-autostore-autocase-installation
Swisslog installed the first AutoStore AutoCase at a Nowaste warehouse to reduce the manual handling of incoming apparel cartons.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/nowaste-first-autostore-autocase-installation Warehouse|DC, Automation, Order Picking, Pallets & Containers, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, E-commerce, Workforce Management, Other, Ecommerce, News 2026-09-10T15:05:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/kardex-expands-autostore-warehouse-business-canada
Kardex is bringing its AutoStore warehouse business to Canada with support from its North American staff and local partner network.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/kardex-expands-autostore-warehouse-business-canada Warehouse|DC, Automation, Order Management Systems, Overhead Handling, Packaging & Labeling, Pallets & Containers, Shelving & Racking, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, Leadership, Workforce Management, News 2026-09-09T17:32:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/manufacturers-more-quotes-fewer-orders-wipfli
Manufacturers are seeing more quote requests but fewer firm orders, forcing difficult decisions about workers, costs, cash, and investments.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/manufacturers-more-quotes-fewer-orders-wipfli Warehouse|DC, Automation, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, Leadership, Manufacturing, Workforce Management, News 2026-09-08T13:39:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/walmart-1-3-billion-georgia-fulfillment-center
Walmart plans a $1.3 billion automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, Georgia, that is expected to create 1,000 jobs.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/walmart-1-3-billion-georgia-fulfillment-center Warehouse|DC, Automation, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Technology, Business, E-commerce, Retail, Workforce Management, Other, Ecommerce, News 2026-09-04T13:22:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/locus-robotics-41-million-series-g-funding
Locus Robotics has raised $41.6 million from existing investors, with its Series G round remaining open to additional funding.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/locus-robotics-41-million-series-g-funding Warehouse|DC, Automated Guided Vehicle, Automation, Order Management Systems, Warehouse Management, Technology, Robotics, Software, Business, Leadership, News 2026-09-01T14:56:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/purina-opens-550-million-automated-pet-food-plant-in-ohio
Purina opened a $550 million automated factory in Ohio that can produce enough food for approximately 8 million pets each year.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/purina-opens-550-million-automated-pet-food-plant-in-ohio Warehouse|DC, Automation, Order Management Systems, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Robotics, Business, Manufacturing, Workforce Management, News 2026-09-01T13:15:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/walmart-georgia-automated-fulfillment-center
Walmart plans a $1.3 billion automated fulfillment center in Georgia that will create 1,000 jobs and expand faster shipping.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/walmart-georgia-automated-fulfillment-center Warehouse|DC, Automation, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, E-commerce, Retail, Workforce Management, Other, Ecommerce, News 2026-08-31T14:36:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/how-should-warehouse-leaders-use-ai-to-improve-performance
Learn how AI in warehousing supports cost reduction, productivity, labor optimization and faster decisions, plus a practical framework for implementation.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/how-should-warehouse-leaders-use-ai-to-improve-performance Warehouse|DC, Automation 2026-08-25T13:44:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/eight-steps-ai-supply-chain-resilience
Eight steps to help companies prepare their data, processes, and people to use AI for faster, more informed supply chain decisions.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/eight-steps-ai-supply-chain-resilience Warehouse|DC, Automation, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Enterprise Resource Planning, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Analytics, Business, Leadership, Professional Services, Workforce Management, News 2026-08-21T15:08:00+00:00 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/amazon-austin-texas-robotics-manufacturing-plant
Amazon will build a multibillion-dollar robotics plant in Austin that is expected to create between 300 and 500 jobs.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/amazon-austin-texas-robotics-manufacturing-plant Warehouse|DC, Automation, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Technology, Robotics, Business, E-commerce, Manufacturing, Retail, Workforce Management, Other, Ecommerce, News 2026-08-21T14:02:00+00:00