06/05/2023
Warehousing tech: Incremental benefits are not good enough
When retail changed! How shops have embraced uncertainty.
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06/01/2023
The rise of Robotics as a service
What is Robotics-as-a-Service and why is it becoming so popular? Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale explores the recent rise of the rent-a-robot model…
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05/24/2023
WMS Modernization at Raymour & Flanigan: Adding Efficiencies to a Positive Customer Experience
Raymour & Flanigan chose Körber Warehouse Advantage (WA) to serve as its corporate WMS.
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05/10/2023
Software helps robots play nice
The latest robotics software trend is platforms that specialize in orchestrating interactions between different robotic systems and other “agents.”
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04/11/2023
How Warehouse Automation Keeps Cold Food Chains Moving
While warehouse automation may mean different things to different companies, at the end of the day, the various solutions and technologies help keep cold food chains moving.
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03/21/2023
Blockchain and AI for supply chain security
As cyberattacks grow ever more sophisticated so companies must leverage ever-more-powerful technology to protect their supply chains.
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03/16/2023
Körber launches robotics-as-a-service program spanning multiple partner solutions
Körber sees RaaS as empowering businesses to adapt and thrive in new era of supply chain complexity
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03/16/2023
The Role of Automation to Futureproof Your Supply Chain
Equipping warehouse associates with the right tools and technology, such as gamification, artificial intelligence and voice-picking systems will enable them to work as efficiently as possible while enhancing their daily work environment.
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03/01/2023
Managing your automated warehouse
As supply chain technology continues to evolve, here's what to consider if it's time for you to implement automation and robotics to improve warehouse operations.
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02/11/2023
What We Must Do To Create Nationally Secure And Resilient Supply Chains
John Santagate on solving complex challenges and opening new opportunities through technology and innovation.
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01/19/2023
Investing in the future
Körber on putting sustainability at the heart of the industry.
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01/03/2023
Warehouse Automation: What to Expect in 2023
Industry experts expect to see an increase in adoption over the next 5 years, driven by several trends, including an ongoing labor shortage, a more integrated warehouse and the introduction of better and more affordable solutions.
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12/28/2022
Direct-store delivery technologies assist snack, bakery companies
Direct-store delivery can help snack, bakery manufacturers get their products into end-users’ hands faster.
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12/08/2022
The Marriage of Ops Management and Transportation Spend
Until operations management and transportation spend are combined, a company doesn't know the true cost of its business
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11/23/2022
The importance of agility and resilience
The only thing to expect is the unexpected, and that’s why Körber is focused on delivering technological agility and resilience that will see companies through turbulent times.
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11/10/2022
Scaling Mobile Robots for Success
AMR deployments have been gaining ground to address labor availability issues. Fleets often start small in pilots and add robots over time, but how do you get to a better system?
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11/10/2022
How Technology is Helping Companies Move Goods and Do Good
For many warehouse managers technology, such as robotics and voice-directed work (VDW), is one answer to this challenge.
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10/14/2022
Talent crisis: how to attract, retain and upskill your workforce
With the skills shortage posing a major threat to organisations’ resilience, efficiency and profitability, Körber Supply Chain takes a deep dive into what’s driving the labour shortage and how businesses can better retain, attract and upskill their workforce.
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09/27/2022
5 Ways to Step Up Your WMS Game
A play-by-play guide to choosing the warehouse management system that will help you win the supply chain.
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08/11/2022
Supply chain sustainability is here to stay
The supply chain is undoubtedly getting greener thanks to corporate commitment and the right technology. Learn what Sean Elliott has to add.
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07/21/2022
Körber to acquire enVista’s OMS platform and freight audit and payment service
enVista’s capabilities expand Körber’s portfolio to enable businesses to deliver upon ever-increasing consumer expectations in today’s highly competitive omnichannel landscape
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06/23/2022
Leveraging the potential of the digital era
A global benchmarking survey by Körber Supply Chain has revealed the key challenges for supply chain operations worldwide
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05/06/2022
Garden State Cold Storage Increases Daily Shipped Orders by 650% with Warehouse Management System
Find out how Garden State's WMS excelled operations and helped scale their business.
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04/08/2022
Robotic picking saves the day
Ceva Logistics boosts e-commerce fulfillment capabilities in Australia with AMRs from Geek+ and integration by Körber.
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04/06/2022
SanMar’s Sustainability Journey
Chris Cunnane from Logistics Viewpoints reports on Körber's customer SanMar's sustainability journey which was presented at Elevate Americas.
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03/16/2022
Körber Shares Supply Chain Software and Automation Strategy at Elevate Americas 2022
With updated cloud-based software, WMS, and unified voice and robot controls, Körber plans to help businesses digitize their operations.
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03/16/2022
Körber Elevate: Next Phase of the Journey
A roundup of Körber's Elevate Americas event by Clint Reiser from Logistics Viewpoints.
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02/22/2022
2022 predictions: Körber Supply Chain looks ahead
In many ways, 2021 was more challenging than 2020 and businesses are now turning to technology at rapid pace. Last year was a record year of investment and development says Körber Supply Chain. At the end of 2021, the tech provider announced a strategic partnership with KKR, a global investment firm. Leaders from across the company’s Software’s APAC team have shared their predictions for what opportunities and challenges supply chain organisations will face this year.
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02/22/2022
Kenco - Ahead of the curve
Find out how Körber's customer Kenco stays ahead of the curve with their ground-breaking Innovation Lab and autonomous mobile robots from Locus Robotics implemented by Körber.
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02/17/2022
I, Robotics
Productivity and employee job satisfaction are on the rise at Integrated Supply Network (ISN), an independent automotive tool and equipment specialist serving wholesalers and distributors throughout North America and Europe. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) provided by Körber and Locus Robotics have rapidly become useful additions at the ISN distribution centers where they've been deployed.
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02/11/2022
Four Walls and Beyond
Inside the four walls of the warehouse and beyond, Körber has impressive global ambitions, with significant recent investment to back up its strategy. Paul Hamblin from Logistics Business meets Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software.
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02/11/2022
Four Walls and Beyond
Inside the four walls of the warehouse and beyond, Körber has impressive global ambitions, with significant recent investment to back up its strategy. Paul Hamblin meets Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software.
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02/01/2022
Körber partners with Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury's has adopted the K.Motion Warehouse Management System (WMS) to enable the transformation of its logistics and fulfilment networks
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02/01/2022
Körber partners with Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has adopted the K.Motion Warehouse Management System (WMS) to enable the transformation of its logistics and fulfilment networks.
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01/21/2022
5 Minutes With: Anton du Preez, Körber Supply Chain
Anton du Preez works with businesses to make their supply chains resilient and agile, often helping them resolve problems they didn't know they had.
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01/17/2022
Inventory management in an automated world
Inventory control at the warehouse level is simple, right? Follow WMS processes, set some minimum SKU levels, be diligent about scan verifications to track consumption, and you’ve nailed it. While that worked 20 years ago, in today’s more complicated world with automated storage and fulfillment systems that hold inventory, you may need WES capabilities. Sean Elliott, Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer at Körber Supply Chain Software, comments.
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01/17/2022
Automatic Data Capture (ADC): At the edge
Automatic data capture just got a new ally, the edge. The technology allows everything from scanners to voice systems to process data on the edge of where it is collected. The result is real-time decisions that deal with reality, not some plan that no longer applies. Sean Elliott, Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer of Körber Supply Chain Software, comments.
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01/13/2022
Geek+ and Körber digitalize Ariat supply chain with mobile robotics
Apparel retailer Ariat International has turned to an AMR-based solution from Körber and Geek+ to enhance employee and customer experiences.
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01/13/2022
Geek+ and Körber digitalize Ariat supply chain with mobile robotics
Apparel retailer Ariat International has turned to an AMR-based solution from Körber and Geek+ to enhance employee and customer experiences
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12/14/2021
Körber and KKR form strategic partnership focused on supply chain software
Strategic partnership takes aim at enhanced capabilities for customers amid increasing supply chain complexity.
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12/01/2021
The 3 Big Market Forces Driving Investments in AMRs
Part 1 (of 3) of John Santagate's (VP Robotics, Körber Business Area Supply Chain) series of how autonomous mobile robots are transforming the supply chain. In Part 1, he discusses the market forces having a huge influence on the rise of autonomous mobile robots in supply chain and fulfillment operations.
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11/15/2021
How Warehouse Automation Solves Many of Today’s Supply Chain Challenges
While adopting advanced technology is often the solution, it can come with unexpected complexities.
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11/11/2021
Geek+ helps transform CEVA’s e-commerce operations
Körber and Geek+ have successfully deployed autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in CEVA Logistics’s Truganina warehouse.
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11/08/2021
New wave of robots changes logistics job descriptions
The advent of robotics means warehouse workers can spend less time walking and more time picking or serving customers, deployments show. It’s also creating opportunities for workers to manage and “train” the new equipment.
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11/01/2021
Wave riders
One way or another, the industry has managed to successfully surf the unchartered waters of Covid-19. Nick Bradley from Logistics Manager asks what we have learned to be in a better position for the next big disruption. Among other experts, Derek Curtis, Vice President Sales Execution Software at Körber Business Area Supply Chain comments.
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10/25/2021
Will Christmas be delivered on time
How can retailers manage the supply chain challenges facing the retail sector this Christmas?
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10/19/2021
Logistics Software Implementations Are Not Plug-And-Play
System implementations need careful planning. John Santagate, VP of Robotics at Körber Business Area Supply Chain, comments.
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10/19/2021
HARTING Distribution Center in Germany Showcases Warehouse Automation
In Germany, the industrial automation supplier HARTING set out to demonstrate just what warehouse automation can deliver.
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10/12/2021
Catch flexes with Körber Supply Chain
Catch Group has strengthened its partnership with Körber Supply Chain and will roll out the largest deployment of AMRs in ANZ at its new distribution centre in Sydney.
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10/07/2021
Harting Technology Group Systems Report: A showcase for automation
In Germany, the industrial automation supplier HARTING set out to demonstrate just what warehouse automation can deliver.
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10/06/2021
ISN Improves Productivity by 266% With Automation From Körber and Locus Robotics
Integrated Supply Network uses LocusBots to improve picking productivity and mitigate worker shortages.
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09/20/2021
Robotics-as-a-service to the rescue
Automotive tooling distributor ISN is improving productivity at its large DCs thanks to a robot-assisted picking solution that is helping the company move closer to its digitization goals.
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09/09/2021
JYSK speeds up operations for online retail in Southeastern Europe with Körber
Körber’s partnership with retail company JYSK continues to support the company in the face of challenges throughout the rise of e-commerce.
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09/03/2021
Sports retailer evo gains from Locus Robotics solution joined with WMS from Körber
Sports retailer increases picking speed by 157% after deploying AMRs in just 53 days
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08/31/2021
From warehouses to operating theatres: the future is automated
Every single industry will be affected by automation. But think less ‘attack of the robots’ and more about improving efficiency – without destroying jobs
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08/24/2021
Logility partners with Körber to expand capabilities
Logility customers can now access warehouse and transportation management solutions through Körber
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08/20/2021
Körber builds first automated warehouse on the island of Cebu for BBLC
Global supply chain solutions expert increases sustainability for food cold storage warehousing and distribution specialist by making the most out of space in the new cooled facility.
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08/02/2021
Godrej Körber bags large automated warehouse order from a paints manufacturer
Aims to grow by 100% in the next 3 years in automated warehouse space.
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07/22/2021
Körber’s WES and voice-directed picking solutions transform supply chain operations
Körber is working with Toolstation, one of the UK’s fastest-growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies to the trade, home improvers and self-builders, to evolve its multichannel capabilities to meet consumer demands. This includes enhancing processes in its Redditch distribution centre while supporting Toolstation’s expanding network of stores.
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07/21/2021
Lufthansa Cargo modernises RFS high-rack storage system in Frankfurt
Lufthansa Cargo, supported by Miebach Consulting, is modernising the infrastructure for its road feeder services (RFS) at its Frankfurt hub.
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07/15/2021
Where technology meets humanity
As part of the ongoing modernisation of its supply chain, leading retailer Officeworks has partnered with Körber Supply Chain to deploy a range of cutting-edge technology solutions. This investment will improve Officeworks’ fulfilment capabilities, benefit the wellbeing of its team members and improve sustainability for the leading retailer.
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07/15/2021
How Cold Chain Logistic Providers Build Trust with Traceability
The global cold chain market is rapidly growing, primarily driven by an evolving shift in consumer habits and the changing perceptions of frozen food. Valued at nearly $210.49 billion in 2020, the cold chain market is expected to reach more than $628 billion in 2028, nearly tripling its growth in less than ten years, according to a market analysis report by Grand View Research.
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07/14/2021
Fetch and Körber team up on automated case picking system
Platform combines AMR robots and WMS software to help DCs meet order surge, partners say.
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07/14/2021
Fetch Robotics and Körber announce case picking solution for distribution centers
New integrated solution combines Fetch AMRs with Körber’s WMS for safer and more efficient picking
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07/06/2021
Risky business
Michelle Mooney finds out how technology has helped pharma suppliers keep calm and face of adversity brought on by Covid-19.
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07/01/2021
Conquering Supply Chain Complexities
Naresh Tahiliani, SVP & Business Head, Godrej Körber, on how automation is transforming Supply Chain and Material Handling process. By Sed Ameen Kader
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06/17/2021
Körber future-proofs Zalando’s Polish DC
Zalando Lounge, the fashion and lifestyle online shopping club relies on software from Körber to control operations at its fulfilment centre in Olsztynek, northern Poland.
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06/10/2021
Technology trends for 2021
What technology is set to define and reshape the supply chain and logistics sector in 2021? Nishan Wijemanne, Managing Director at Körber APAC along with along with team members Tim Baracz, Rizan Mawzoon, Paul Phillips and Jon Kuerschner present the top trends set to dominate 2021.
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06/07/2021
The formula for the post-pandemic retail and supply chain revealed
As the profile of bricks and mortar stores fundamentally change, retailers are rethinking their instore operations. With rising pressure from consumers, MHD asks Körber whether there is a better way to utilise instore inventory and footprint to meet the demands of today’s digital shoppers?
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06/04/2021
Levelling Up
After a record period of growth and demand, Körber Supply Chain is strengthening its position by recruiting further expertise across its software portfolio
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05/28/2021
Körber partners with Balyo to increase warehouse throughput
Körber has signed a deal with advanced autonomous forklift robot developer Balyo, to increase warehouse throughput and productivity.
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05/24/2021
Scaling for 2021 Peak: How AMRs Enable Operational Flexibility
Resiliency, flexibility, and scalability have been highly sought-after capabilities in the supply chain for as long as any supply chain professional can recall.
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05/19/2021
A Retailer Increases Warehouse Picking Productivity By 50% With Automation
Boot Barn is a retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company operates over 200 stores in the US and e-commerce websites consisting primarily of bootbarn.com, sheplers.com and countryoutfitter.com.
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05/17/2021
New ideas to improve safety and ergonomics
Better body mechanics. Less potential Covid exposure. Improved picking performance. Fewer injuries. Those are four of the benefits that wearables and warehouse software are bringing to people out on the DC floor.
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05/14/2021
Gaining a technological edge
The right warehouse software solution can do much to facilitate new efficiencies.
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05/06/2021
Creating a Green Marine Supply Chain
Seventy-one percent of the surface of our “blue planet” is covered by oceans which is also reflected in the fact that 80% of goods are moved via sea transportation within the global supply chain.
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05/04/2021
Automated for the people
Autonomous mobile roots are becoming more common and are being used to streamline operations in the warehouse and this trend is set to continue.
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04/28/2021
How WMS Suppliers Helped Their Customers Hit the Covid-19 Curveball
Hitting an unanticipated curveball is arguably one of the most difficult tasks in sports. In fact, people commonly use it as a metaphor in business situations “I didn’t meet the deadline. They threw me a curveball.”
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04/27/2021
Titan Brands addresses omnichannel transformation via enVista and Körber
Deployment of enVista’s OMS and Körber’s WMS aims to cut order-to-ship cycle from multiple days to hours.
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04/19/2021
Find your robotics fit
The market has no lack of robotics solutions. To find the right robotics fit for your operation, best practices include having a solid handle on internal data like product dimensions, order profiles and peak requirements.
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04/14/2021
Warehouse robots earn their diplomas
No longer seen as dumb jocks, AMRs bring intelligence and analytics to increasingly complex fulfillment operations.
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04/07/2021
A Model For Employing The Disabled In Warehouses
On Monday, March 8th, a vice president of supply chain for a large retail chain - a chain with over 5,000 stores - spoke at Körber’s supply chain conference called Elevate.
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04/01/2021
Is your sustainability offering hot or cold?
Being einvironmentally friendly is not just a trend and sustainability now pervades all aspects of our daily lifes.
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03/31/2021
Boot Barn Implements Intelligent Warehouse Automation and Control System
Boot Barn is a retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company operates over 200 stores in the US and e-commerce websites consisting primarily of bootbarn.com, sheplers.com and countryoutfitter.com.
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03/23/2021
Peet’s Coffee: The Roasted Bean Supply Chain
Peet’s Coffee was going through a digital transformation when Covid-19 hit. Despite the significant amount of effort involved in going from running a business on Excel spreadsheets to implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP), they are very grateful that their efforts to improve their supply chain agility were underway when the pandemic hit.
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03/23/2021
Körber partners with Libiao Robotics
Körber and Libiao Robotics, global specialist for autonomous mobile robots, have partnered to deliver the newest robotics technologies to Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
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03/16/2021
AG Logistics Services selects Körber for automation of new DC in Ede
With the K.Handle Layer Picker, AG Logistics Services takes the next step in modern logistics services for Kraft Heinz.
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03/12/2021
Körber Elevate Showcases Ecommerce Warehouses
Körber, which was known as HighJump Software until about a year ago, completed their virtual Elevate Americas user conference.
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02/27/2021
Warehouse Automation: The Rise of the Robots
Once the stuff of science fiction, today's mobile robots empower companies to act more flexibly and nimbly. Here are some examples from right here on earth.
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02/15/2021
50% Increased Throughput for PPE
Körber, the global supply chain technology leader from supply chain software to materials handling automation, expanded AS Arbeitsschutz’s logistics network and modernized its software and processes.
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02/14/2021
Evaluating Innovative Technology with Warehouse Simulation
No question – logistics challenges have increased since the rise of e-commerce and the number of products on the market started to multiply.
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01/22/2021
Crisis-proofing a warehouse
Why autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and voice technology can be the answer for VVM/AMR/SCMS.
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01/22/2021
How supply chains can enhance worker safety and efficiency with robotics
Modern technology is reshaping the future of supply chains, and the logistics industry faces a number of challenges that can be addressed by robotics.
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01/22/2021
Solving One Supply Chain Complexity at a Time
By investing in technology, designing systems more flexibly, offering agile connectivity and integrations to a growing number of solutions that offer transparency up to the last mile.
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11/27/2020
SAP And Voice: Dream Team?
Enhancing the SAP supply chain can present certain challenges as well as opportunities. What do SAP customers have to consider about the integration of voice?
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11/24/2020
The Complexity of Cold Chain Logistics
Compared to classic logistics with normal temperatures, cold chain logistics are challenging, expensive and complex at the same time.
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10/16/2020
Logistics Manager Analysis: AGVs and AMRs in the warehouse
Want to increase efficiency and speed and remove the risk of human error when it comes to processes in the warehouse? Then for years automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and now autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have promised the answer.
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10/16/2020
Micro-fulfilment offers mega benefits
Consumer expectations around convenience are rising, causing more e-commerce retailers to rethink their logistics strategies.
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10/16/2020
COVID, Safety, And Warehousing: Social Distancing And Contact Tracing Solutions
Warehouses, though, have two technologies in widespread use that, with the proper modifications, make it easier to provide a safe environment for employees and customers.
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10/16/2020
13 Keys to Choosing the Right Warehouse Management System
Following these guidelines can boost your chances for a successful WMS implementation.
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10/16/2020
Why todays supply chains are mission-critical
Starting in production, to warehousing up to delivery process, businesses are increasingly aware of the challenges lying ahead in terms of their supply chains.
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10/16/2020
COVID and Warehousing: Social Distancing and Contact Tracing Solutions
Warehouses, though, have two technologies in widespread use that, with the proper modifications, make it easier to provide a safe environment for employees and customers.
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10/16/2020
WMS: a guide
Körber’s software team offers MHD readers exclusive answers to the common questions around warehouse management system implementation.
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08/11/2020
Voice and vision technologies transforming the warehouse
Anton Du Preez from Körber Supply Chain discusses some top technologies to help overcome warehouse labour challenges.
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08/11/2020
Gamechangers: Automation, AMRs
Want to increase efficiency and speed and remove the riskof human error when it comes to processed in the warehouse?
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08/11/2020
Supply Chain Migraine: What Keeps Logistics Professionals Awake At Night
Supply chain executives have always been concerned with the big questions of integration- because integration matters and differentiations turn crucial, says Thomas Gries, Koerber.
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06/02/2020
Voice Technology – The Bridge Between Today and Tomorrow’s Logistics Systems
When you think about future and modern technologies, or digitization in supply chain, what comes to mind?
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06/02/2020
Warehouse Robots Provide Crucial Link In Supply Chain
Over the past several weeks, Fetch’s warehouse clients have been relying more on robotics-based solutions.
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06/02/2020
Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for WMS leaders announced
Gartner’s 2020 Magic Quadrant for WMS leaders report has revealed the top supply chain technology providers in the market, including Körber.
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06/02/2020
What does innovation mean to you?
Modern talked to 6 companies to find out how innovation is influencing the market today & how they expect it to affect the future.
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05/14/2020
Körber Launches Free Solution for Supply Chain Resiliency and Safety in Light of COVID-19
Announcing the availability of Körber InSight Contact Tracer to mitigate and handle the impact of coronavirus in distribution operations.
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05/14/2020
Körber Launches Supply Chain Tracking Tool To Protect Workers
Supply chain professionals would previously have to extensively research hours of interactions.
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05/14/2020
Aberle, Cirrus, Cohesio, HighJump, inconso and Others to Unite under Körber Brand
The supply chain companies comprising the Körber stable are to reunite under a single brand name.
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05/14/2020
Top supply chain solution providers unite as Körber
Twelve of the world’s top supply chain technology solution providers from around the world announce their transition to the brand Körber.
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05/14/2020
Körber unifies brands for supply chain offerings, including autonomous mobile robots
While many integrators can tailor a robotics deployment to a customer’s needs, Körber give it a more holistic view.
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05/14/2020
Global supply chain solution providers unite as Körber
Körber brings together depth and breadth of technologies and expertise to address supply chain complexity.
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05/14/2020
Cohesio Group and HighJump to become Körber Supply Chain
MHD caught up with Cohesio Group CEO Nishan Wijemanne to find out what this will mean for the supply chain industry.
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03/10/2020
Körber, Fetch Robotics Join Forces to Conquer Global Supply Chain Complexity with AMRs
Körber will act as a global reseller, advisor and integrator of Fetch’s AMR solutions and cloud robotics software.
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03/10/2020
Körber Unveils Strategy to Conquer Supply Chain Complexity
Leading providers from across the globe unite to revolutionize supply chains beginning to end.
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03/09/2020
Twinlode Automation and Körber Supply Chain Form Strategic Partnership for North America
Together, the companies empower the development of smarter, more efficient automated warehousing and logistics operations.
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