Roberto Michel

senior editor, Modern Materials Handling magazine

[Roberto Michel @Roberto01M]

ProMat breaks record for the biggest event in its history
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Warehouses and DCs still rely on "material handlers" but that might be shifting to "robot wrangler."

[Modern Materials Handling Magazine @modernmhmag]

Learn about the recent National Forklift Safety Day 2024

#LiftTrucks #Forklift #Safety #Automation
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@ManhAssocNews Good incentive methods like the "challenges" mentioned here, in this cracking good article from my colleague @BridgetMcCrea

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Struggling to keep your warehouse staffed? You're not alone. The industry faces a 37% turnover rate, meaning 1/2 your workforce could be gone in a year! But fear not, there's hope! Explore creative strategies to attract and retain the warehouse workforce. https://t.co/KuqsWaDrWv

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Interesting development in the #warehouserobotics space today about #humandoidrobots. I wonder where the sweet spot will be for robots like these? You need to get high utilization from the bots, but if super repetitive, there is faster automation.

https://t.co/XZJTsA3LQG

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Pan Pacific Pet learns new trick.

#Warehouse #Fulfillment #Distribution #PetCare #Automation
https://t.co/e0NbSU2LPI

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All of our @modernmhmag "System Report" cover stories detail outstanding warehouse automation projects but these stood out to our judges. Congrats to all including @thredUP, @PartsTown and @GapInc.
2024 Productivity Achievement Awards story ...
https://t.co/jcV25XwQ0y

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These researchers are applying lessons from traffic congestion on roads to algorithms for robot path optimization ...

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For First Time in Two Decades, U.S. Buys More From Mexico Than China https://t.co/ObrCQfvWqQ

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Interesting insights on humanitarian #logistics from this month's @modernmhmag ... 60 Seconds with Diego Vega from the Hanken School of Economics

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New feature of mine in @modernmhmag. Yes, warehouses need rack, but in this piece, I explore if #5G and #warehouse mobile #charging platforms are shaping up as increasingly common needs for #warehouseAutomation. Mobile automation drives new infrastructure needs

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Manhattan SCALE #WMS is optimizing warehouse operations and empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve new levels of productivity at @AustinLighthous!

Find out how: https://t.co/igYR38L8BR

#warehouses #assistivetech #assistivedevices

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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative https://t.co/M9sVCmpd7X

[Open Sky Group @TheOpenSkyGroup]

WMS Pro Tip: Inventory Management
Combining different cycle count programs and types in your modern Warehouse Management System can help improve inventory accuracy and increase customer satisfaction. Connect with us today: https://t.co/C2TeRt1CL8

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This is why lean supply chains are tough to pull off--the demand signal gets halved ... Ford Will Cut Planned Electric F-150 Production as Demand Slows https://t.co/nJHeTtfPDg

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To help mitigate operator shortages and hit fulfillment requirements, it's not only robots and full autonomy that are in the mix--plenty of other #forklift related tech and software in use, as per this post .... https://t.co/oThjWbOtb4

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Good year-end news roundup from @LogisticsMgmt magazine.
https://t.co/smREqZT6K5

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There are plenty of "brownfield" warehouse automation and robotics projects ongoing, but still welcome news ... Interact Analysis: warehouse automation market to return to growth in 2024 .