Zebra Technologies

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

Boscov’s Department Stores DC makes gains from new sortation, controls and software plus racked order processing area.

Farming technology start-up Hippo Harvest is using AMRs to make greenhouse farming as accessible and productive as outdoor farming.

Zebra Technologies (Booth B6623) is unveiling its two latest wearable computers: the WT6400 and the WT5400.

Bar coding remains the central technology for data capture, with new wearables and handheld form factors to boost productivity. But RFID momentum is building, and a range of real-time location technologies can complement handheld data collection.

Form factors continue to evolve as retailers look for the right mix for meeting consumer expectations from the DC to the store.

The push is on to get to the next level of productivity and workflow efficiency with automatic data capture technologies.

Vertical lift modules take center stage in Van Meter’s Iowa distribution center.

Vertical lift modules save space, reduce travel and speed goods in distributor’s Iowa distribution center.

Other trends which the study revealed include accelerated timelines for warehouse modernization projects, and returns management as a top operational challenge.

Modern Materials Handling is proud to release this comprehensive, 21-page report covering the Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions2 based on a recently completed survey of material handling decision makers.

In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this hot market.

Decreasing travel time to enable pickers to pick faster and more efficiently.

For managing material handling needs specifically, many manufacturers are deploying Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to improve efficiency and productivity.

Wise is joining Agility Robotics as it works to bring its new version of Digit to market. Wise previously served as vice president and general manager of robotics automation at Zebra Technologies. She is the co-founder and former CEO of Fetch Robotics, which was acquired by Zebra in 2021.