A conveyor system is a fast and efficient mechanical handling apparatus for automatically transporting loads and materials within an area. …
MD Logistics Finds Productivity Increases with Volume
For many fulfillment and distribution centers, efficiency drops as volume increases. More orders require more pickers on the floor, causing …
XPO expands collaborative robots to scale for peak
The Cyber Monday frenzy is under way. All of those peak simulations and picking drills are being put to the …
Keep the excitement of the holidays in the right place: with the consumers.
For many shoppers, the holiday season excitement begins today — Black Friday. For distribution center operators, the season brings the …
Guide to warehouse inventory replenishment: the best models, systems, and processes
With customers expecting lightning-fast order fulfillment times, there is a growing need to streamline and optimize warehouse operations. Inventory replenishment …
What is a pick and place robot?
Pick and place robots are commonly used in modern manufacturing environments. Pick and place automation speeds up the process of …
Automated storage and retrieval systems: what are the advantages & disadvantages?
An automated storage and retrieval system, commonly known as AS/RS, is a computer-controlled system which effectively stores and replenishes loads …
Why 6 River Systems is a Top Place to Work
6 River Systems has been named a Boston Globe Top Place to Work in 2019! According to the Globe, that …
6 River Systems Continues Domestic and International Expansion
We have continued our momentum with key appointments, an expanded fleet, and new product releases. Key Appointments We marked our …
50 warehouse automation stats you should know
Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. There are many driving …
5 benefits of warehouse cobots in logistics
E-commerce is on the path to taking over retail. According to a 2018 NPR/Marist Poll, 69% of Americans say they’ve purchased items …
What are the components of fulfillment costs?
Order fulfillment costs are the total costs of storing inventory, processing orders and delivering orders to the end consumer. It …
4 inventory replenishment methods
Maintaining proper inventory levels is critical if you want to keep your customer satisfaction rates high. But it’s challenging when …
Are you prepared to meet peak season fulfillment challenges?
Many fulfillment operations experience a peak season: a period of time in which order volume increases significantly above the average. …
29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment
Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation, but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability …
Wave picking vs. batch picking: which method is best?
Over half of a picker’s time is spent walking from one bin or storage area to the next. Wave picking …
What are outsourced fulfillment services?
Businesses commonly outsource order fulfillment to a third-party logistics provider (3PL). These companies are also referred to as fulfillment warehouses …
What is warehouse automation?
Technology is making many warehouse processes more efficient by augmenting the work of humans or, in some cases, automating tedious, …
What is order fulfillment?
Order fulfillment is the process of receiving goods, then processing and delivering orders to customers. The process starts with a …
What are automated guided vehicles?
Sometimes called self-guided vehicles or autonomous guided vehicles, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are material handling systems or load carriers that …