Warehouse Automation Matters

Warehouse Automation Matters

By Mary HartTechnology
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Warehouse Automation Matters episodes

  • Human-Robot Collaboration in the Warehouse

    Anthony Pendola, Senior Manager of Distribution at Fleet Feet, and John Santagate, Senior Vice President of Robotics at Korber Supply Chain Software, talk about the benefits of humans and robots working together in a warehouse setting. They discuss the collaboration between Fleet Feet and Korber, the integration of robots into warehouse operations, the roles and responsibilities of workers and robots, the impact on efficiency and productivity, and the future outlook for robot-human collaboration.

    - 01:49 Collaboration between Fleet Feet and Korber

    - 04:59 Integrating Robots into Warehouse Operations

    - 06:07 Defining Roles and Responsibilities of Workers and Robots

    - 08:00 Employee Response and Transition to Working with Robots

    - 11:57 Impact on Efficiency and Productivity

    15:00- Future Outlook for Robot-Human Collaboration

    - 24:36Key Takeaway: Robots are not as challenging or complex as they may seem

    27 min
  • Improving Pick Velocity in Your Warehouse

    Thomas Stearman, the Director of Industrial Engineering at UPS, discusses the importance of pick velocity — how fast items can be picked and prepared for shipment. UPS has implemented strategies such as batch picking, warehouse execution systems, and automation technologies to improve pick velocity. These technologies have not only increased efficiency but also improved employee satisfaction and reduced turnover.

    18 min

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Warehouse Automation Matters is the essential podcast for warehouse managers and operators who are passionate about optimizing their operations. Hosted by Mary Hart of Locus Robotics, each episode…