Articles & News on Supply Chain Optimization

Reitmans (Canada) Limited Selects SDI Element Logic to Streamline Inventory Management

  • May 15, 2024
  • News

This cutting-edge material handling solution replaces six existing sorters, the first of which was installed by SDI Element Logic in 1996.

The Growing Importance of System Redundancy in Industry 4.0

  • by Emily Newton
  • May 15, 2024
  • Feature

As more organizations embrace digitization under Industry 4.0, those concerns have grown all the more prevalent. It’s now safe to say that thoughtful redundancy is essential for business continuity. 

Key Measures of Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Strength Improve in Q1 2024

  • May 14, 2024
  • News

The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the first quarter of 2024 showed signs of improvement with an uptick in electronic sales, stabilizing inventories and an increase in installed wafer fab capacity.

MiR Features One-Stop Shop for AI-Enabled Material Handling at Automate 2024

  • May 3, 2024
  • News

Advancements in MiR’s flexible, safe and cost-effective AMRs, showcased in booth #1241, include new AI capabilities to help improve efficiencies and deliver faster ROI.

The Role of Automation in Supply Chain Security

  • by Zac Amos
  • April 11, 2024
  • Feature

Cybersecurity within the supply chain has become an indispensable operational reliability element.

February Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 2.1% Over January

  • April 10, 2024
  • News

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $343.3 million in February 2024.

Alimerka Leverages Cimcorp Automation to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency and Sustainability

  • April 9, 2024
  • News

By optimizing storage and distribution processes, the Spanish supermarket chain has improved productivity, waste reduction, customer satisfaction and employee safety.

Dematic FIRST Scholarship Program Applications Open

  • April 5, 2024
  • News

Applications for the Supply Chain and Logistics Scholarship are due Saturday, May 18.

Advances in Smart Technologies for Material Handling

  • by Tom Eure
  • March 28, 2024
  • Feature

Advanced connectivity and data analytics enable manufacturers to optimize operations. This feature originally appeared in the March edition of AUTOMATION 2024: IIoT and Digital Transformation.

Signode Showcases New Equipment and Automation Solutions at MODEX 2024

  • March 13, 2024
  • News

Signode is showcasing the latest innovations in its broad range of automated packaging equipment, tools, consumables and automation solutions, in booth B1411 at MODEX.