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Innovations and Trends

A diverse spectrum of social and technological developments will shape the future of intralogistics. As a key element of the value chain and one becoming increasingly reliant on digitalization, intralogistics has to address today’s challenges. Far more than that, it needs to stay one step ahead. That is why many experts describe logistics as setting the pace of the fourth industrial revolution.
On the following pages we present an array of trends and innovations that everyone involved with intralogistics needs to know.

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Oct 5, 2020

STORAGE FOR EDUCATION AND LIBRARY SYSTEMS

Library and education storage solutions. Get more high-density storage per square foot with audit controls from SSI SCHAEFER storage solutions.

Aug 24, 2020

A New Normal for CPG after COVID-19

In January, few could have predicted the economic impact of the evolving coronavirus pandemic. By March 2020, grocery stores were struggling to keep consumer packaged goods (CPGs), such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes, stocked on shelves. As COVID-19 gripped the global economy, food and beverages were scarce and consumers shifted to online shopping for staple items.

Oct 23, 2020

Leveraging Small Automated Guided Vehicles for Big Payback

Planning a new automation system or an expansion might feel like a big task. However, did you know that one of your best solutions could also be one of the smallest? Let’s talk about how small automated guided vehicles (AGVs) might give more value than anticipated.

Nov 2, 2020

Cyber November and the 2020 Holiday Season

Retailers respond to the coronavirus pandemic by spreading deep discounts throughout the month of November.

Oct 30, 2020

How a Pandemic is Increasing the Need for Cold Chain Storage

Even before COVID-19, the frozen food market was growing. Since the pandemic, that market is expected to reach $387 billion by 2025.

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Oct 1, 2020

Industry 4.0

In simple terms, Industry 4.0 refers to nothing other than optimizing the entire value chain during the life-cycle of a product through digitalization and networking.

Sep 29, 2020

Megatrends

What are the technological effects? Trend researchers have differing answers. We have compiled a number of forecasts from leading trend experts for you.

Aug 23, 2020

How Automation Helps with Labor Constraints

Automation can give companies an edge when it comes to warehouse distribution. As new distribution centers are built or existing facilities facing retrofit, it only makes sense to explore what automation can do to offset costs and streamline material handling processes.

Aug 14, 2020

Achieving Success in E-Commerce

Every business is different, but achieving success in a click-to-ship retail business can be tough. To achieve true differentiation, retailers must keep customers satisfied. Increasing order fulfillment, order accuracy, and reduced labor can give you a competitive edge. That’s where SSI SCHAEFER can help.

Nov 10, 2020

Solution for COVID-19 Vaccine Storage and Distribution

To successfully bring an approved vaccine to the populace, it will require a pharmaceutical cold chain capable of unprecedented storage, fulfillment, and distribution potential. It will take many third-party distribution teams and companies like SSI SCHAEFER, a world leader in cold chain equipment.

Nov 30, 2020

Expand Your Apparel Omnichannel with an E-commerce DTC Strategy

Fashion brands use e-commerce direct-to-consumer models to streamline fulfillment processes and capture profits as customers adapt to a new retail environment.

Dec 2, 2020

Cold Storage and Warehouse Automation

Cold storage market expands as e-commerce adoption grows. Build your next-level high bay warehouse cold storage facility using the latest ASRS automation.

Mar 23, 2021

E-commerce Propels Pet Food Omnichannel Fulfillment

An increase in online pet food sales drives the need for omnichannel distribution for both manufactures and retailers as Fido quarantines with the family.

Mar 3, 2021

Looking for a Low Cost AS/RS Solution? Meet the Vertical Lift Module (VLM)

Some companies benefit more from a smaller, semi-automated storage solution. Thankfully, there are automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) solutions of all types of applications. A vertical lift module (VLM) like the SSI LOGIMAT® by SSI SCHAEFER is an ideal low cost, entry level ASRS solution.

Mar 10, 2021

Retailers Drop Anchor on Distribution Center Conversion Trend

As e-commerce surges, retailers focus on fast, residential delivery with retail-to-distribution center conversion. Empty shopping mall anchor stores serve as prime commercial real estate to shorten last-mile delivery and build upon omnichannel distribution offerings.