Automation and Humans: Will we be replaced?
Many businesses and workers share a global cautiousness about automation. Yet the reality of robotics and autonomous solutions, such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), presents a powerful opportunity to work smarter together. Work redefined: collaborating not competing This isn’t about machines stealing jobs; it’s about businesses strategically reallocating resources and empowering their workforce to focus on tasks that...
Sustainability in the warehouse: AI’s role in creating greener supply chains
Warehouses hum with activity — forklifts move pallets, conveyors transport packages and robots pick orders. But in the future, there will be even more activity behind the scenes, where AI will quietly optimize energy use, minimize waste, and make every square foot of space more efficient. This isn’t just about profitability; it’s about sustainability. As consumers’ environmental concerns grow, warehouses are pressured to become...
Bridging the Gap: Advances in Human-Robot Interaction
Robots are evolving quickly in the manufacturing space, becoming more intelligent, adaptable, and collaborative — moving beyond their position as useful tools and becoming active partners in a variety of applications. As robot technologies and form factors continue to evolve, so does interaction between robots and humans. Developing technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing, and advanced sensors are...
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics respond to warehousing challenges
Technology is constantly evolving, and warehouse needs are frequently changing. The changes mean that advancing technologies, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, are filling current gaps and improving efficiencies in some areas. This month, Material Handling Wholesaler examines some of the latest developments in AI and robotics for material handling. Robotic grasping San Francisco-based OSARO has recently announced that it...
Economic decisions in an uncertain business climate
Our financial world seems out of whack and will probably continue to be for the rest of the year. This leaves dealers and their customers to generate two or three business plans for the rest of the year, hoping that the plan they decide to use generates positive cash flow and at least a decent gross profit margin for the full year. I included your customers in this process because their decisions will impact both your top and bottom...
AI and Robots are aiming for dealers. Are you prepared?
Last month, we covered performance gaps and how to avoid them because if you cannot prevent them, there is a very high percentage that the company’s value will be less than it is today. Even though management would like to avoid performance gaps, doing so is a significant cost. And who wants to invest $100,000 + to do the “fix” and then find out it will not work as intended, which includes a negative return on the initial...
Elevating your Business with AI
I’m thrilled to join Material Handling Wholesaler as their newest columnist. I jumped at the opportunity when Garry Bartecki suggested I help address readers’ AI-related questions. As a Partner at Connor Group, I’ve led many business transformations, technology strategies, and automation efforts, enabling companies of various sizes to grow, drive profitability, and improve cash flow. This experience has given me firsthand...
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