AI and robotics are rapidly transforming supply chains, with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) reshaping human-machine collaboration. Yet, many businesses struggle with adoption due to integration challenges and ROI concerns. Interwoven Ventures, co-founded by Dr. Erez Agmoni, backs AI and robotics startups driving these changes. In this Q&A, Agmoni shares insights on the evolution of automation, […]
A new report from DS Smith shows just how much pressure last-mile delivery puts on e-commerce businesses. Rising delivery and returns costs and growing consumer expectations are squeezing margins and forcing companies to rethink packaging, operations, and partnerships. What’s Related The survey of 550 e-commerce decision-makers across Europe clearly shows that retailers can’t keep doing business […]
Texas-based robotics startup Apptronik has closed its Series A funding round at $403 million, including a recently secured $53 million on top of the $350 million previously announced. The round drew support from Mercedes-Benz, Japan Post Capital, ARK Invest, RyderVentures, and Google, signaling growing confidence in Apptronik’s real-world robot deployment strategy. What’s Related The funding […]
In warehouse operations, every second counts as a single bottleneck can disrupt order fulfillment, slow productivity, and impact service levels. The key to staying ahead is having the right data at the right time and that’s where real-time data and metrics come in. Rather than relying on historical reports to analyze what went wrong, real-time […]
Warehouse automation is entering a new era, where flexibility and throughput are essential to success. Along with flexibility and adaptability, speed and accuracy can make or break a company in the e-commerce, healthcare logistics, industrial, and retail fulfillment industries. This is where Locus Robotics’ Fast Pick functionality comes into play, blurring the lines between traditional […]
T1 Energy, formerly FREYR Battery, has selected Milam County, Texas, as the site for its new U.S. solar cell factory. The G2 Austin facility is expected to be one of the largest solar manufacturing facilities in the country. What’s Related According to T1 Energy’s Q4 and full-year 2024 report, the company will invest up to […]
The 2025 MHI Innovation Awards winners were announced at ProMat in Chicago. The awards recognize the most groundbreaking technologies shaping the future of supply chain and logistics. They spotlight advances in automation, robotics, and software and are given across three categories: Best New Innovation, Best Innovation of an Existing Product, and Best IT Innovation. Best New Innovation: Anyware Robotics Anyware Robotics […]
A new report from MHI and Deloitte shows that 55% of supply chain leaders are increasing their investment in technology and innovation, with 60% planning to spend over $1 million in the coming years. The 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report, The Digital Supply Chain Ecosystem: Orchestrating End-to-End Solutions, outlines how companies prioritize digital tools to […]
Gartner has identified the top supply chain technology trends for 2025, focusing on connectivity and intelligence to help businesses stay competitive. These trends aim to improve logistics and warehousing efficiency, tracking, and automation. What’s Related “This year’s trends highlight the transformative potential of connectivity and intelligence in supply chains,” said Christian Titze, VP Analyst and […]
Warehouse robotics specialists Dexory have rolled out a new feature to improve operations. The DexoryView Optimization module uses data from autonomous robots and warehouse management systems to help businesses move goods faster, reduce bottlenecks, and maximize space. What’s Related This new tool builds on the DexoryView Integrity module, which gives a real-time view of warehouse […]
