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Lessons Learned from Implementing Mobile Automation

Introduction While mobile automation technologies like Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) offer substantial benefits in efficiency, productivity, and safety, they also come with challenges that can impact success if overlooked. Recognizing and preparing for these ...

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The four drivers of Industry 4.0 for manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution material handing facilities. Learn about Industry 4.0 and how AI, IIoT, big data, & cloud computing will drive the future of facility management.

June 1, 2021

The 4 Drivers of Industry 4.0 & How They Will ...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution — also known as Industry 4.0 — is upon us. It was inspired by the same drivers as the First Industrial Revolution in the 18th century: reducing costs and boosting efficiency. Now, instead of looms and steam engines, ...

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Artificial intelligence and robotics: Their impact on the workplace for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics facilities

August 19, 2021

Artificial Intelligence & Robotics: Their Impact ...

When you think back to films from 20 years ago, artificial intelligence was portrayed as frighteningly advanced and as having a mind of its own. While AI is definitely smart, AI solutions aren’t plotting to dominate the world or your supply chain. ...

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Understanding AMR Technologies: Computer Vision and LiDAR

June 24, 2021

Understanding AMR Technologies: Computer Vision ...

Humans working collaboratively alongside self-driving robots is here, and an advanced future of intelligent automation is not only imaginable but compelling. Today, global leading brands in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics rely on material ...

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June 27, 2025

Lessons Learned from Implementing Mobile ...

Introduction While mobile automation technologies like Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) offer substantial benefits in efficiency, productivity, and safety, they also come with challenges that can impact success if ...

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June 10, 2025

The Rise of Automation Teams: How Modern ...

Introduction As autonomous technology rapidly matures and adoption continues to accelerate, modern manufacturing and warehousing facilities are rethinking how they approach their innovation initiatives. The days of siloed decision-making or one-off ...

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April 30, 2025

Maximizing ROI with Seegrid AMRs: The Industry ...

Introduction In today’s industrial environment, many companies are staffing dedicated automation teams to select and implement innovative solutions to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, enhance profitability, and drive overall facility ...

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April 4, 2025

Seegrid at ProMat 2025: Built to Lift, Engineered ...

Bringing It All Together at ProMat 2025 ProMat 2025 was an incredible opportunity for Seegrid to showcase how our pioneering autonomous solutions are transforming material handling operations for modern industrial facilities. From live demos that ...

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February 26, 2025

The Truth About AMRs: Debunking 10 Common Myths

Despite the wide adoption of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) across manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, many businesses still hesitate—often due to lingering myths and misconceptions. Let’s set the record straight and separate fact from ...

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December 3, 2024

How AMRs Are Overcoming Labor Challenges in ...

Addressing labor challenges and enhancing operational efficiency are crucial priorities in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Automating the palletized material workflow plays a significant role in achieving these objectives. And advances in ...

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August 16, 2024

AMRs: Flexibility vs Predictability—Why Choose ...

Manufacturing, warehousing and logistics companies have long desired to automate the palletized material flows within their facilities. Over time, the technology available to achieve their automation has progressed to a broad set of options: ranging ...

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May 23, 2024

In It for the Long Haul: Applications That Have ...

Tow Tractors, or tuggers as they’re commonly known as, are ubiquitous in warehouses and manufacturing facilities today and are often tasked with moving heavy loads from one point to another for the traditional “milk run” logistics. The tugger’s ...

May 13, 2024

Efficiency Elevated: Exploring Forklift ...

Manual forklifts are the most common powered industrial vehicles in the world. And with over 10 million active in warehouses and manufacturing facilities throughout the United States, they don’t come without risks and drawbacks. Manual forklifts are ...

March 22, 2024

MODEX 2024: Autonomy that Works with You

Nearly 49,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitors from around the world traveled to MODEX ‘24 last week for the best attended MHI event in its history. This golden opportunity to connect with automation experts and thought leaders showcases the latest ...

March 21, 2024

Seegrid Lift CR1: Coming Soon to a Facility Near ...

Excitement was in the air at MODEX 2024, and the buzz at Seegrid's booth was no different. Thousands of attendees got their first glimpse of the latest innovation: the Palion Lift CR1—lifting up to 15 feet with capacity that can easily handle up to ...

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January 9, 2024

Navigating the Path to ISO 27001:2013 ...

In an era where data breaches and cyber threats are on the rise, businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of safeguarding their information assets. One significant step towards achieving this goal is implementing an ISO 27001 ...

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July 20, 2023

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs): Leading the ...

Imagine a workforce that never tires, is highly adaptable, and excels at repetitive tasks. That's the power of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), the cutting-edge technology that is transforming the way we work. From warehouses to distribution centers ...

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Gain a Competitive Edge with Lift Truck AMRs

April 19, 2023

3 Ways to Gain a Competitive Edge with Autonomous ...

There is an ongoing, crucial need for mobile automation with manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics facilities experiencing increased demand and volume of pallet movement amid major operational challenges and labor shortages. Consumer ...

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February 10, 2023

5 Reasons Why ProMat 2023 Is the Can’t Miss ...

ProMat is the material handling and logistics industry's premier global event. In 2023, ProMat will have more than 40,000 attendees representing the world’s largest retailers, leading supply chain innovators, and industry experts. Seegrid has ...

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Forklift free: AMR benefits beyond safety

June 14, 2022

Automated Forklifts: The Benefits of AMRs Go Well ...

In the final segment of this two-part blog series on safety driving automation initiatives, we uncover the consequential costs associated with manual forklift operator labor and the benefits resulting from implementing driverless autonomous mobile ...

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June 14, 2022

Automated Forklifts: Creating Safe and Efficient ...

In this blog, we discuss manually driven forklifts, otherwise known as powered industrial trucks, and the dangers they pose. Despite workplace safety regulations, manual forklift accidents are a common cause of workplace fatalities. We also ...

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Develop your logistics, e-commerce, warehousing, or manufacturing operational team with automation experts

May 18, 2022

3 Advantages of Creating an Empowered Team of ...

Let’s face it—change is hard. As creatures of habit, we take comfort in the routine. Change can quickly jolt us from our comfort zone, manifesting uncertainty that can derail positive momentum. However, when embraced correctly, change can propel ...

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Seegrid at MODEX 2022: Event Wrap Up

March 31, 2022

MODEX 2022: It Was Great to See You

Manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics companies from around the world traveled to MODEX for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect face-to-face with automation vendors. MODEX is one of the largest industry events where attendees can experience ...

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Seegrid at MODEX 2022: Level Up Your Material Movement

March 30, 2022

MODEX 2022: Level Up Your Material Movement

It’s day #3 at MODEX 2022, one of the largest industry events that brings supply chain professionals together with providers for in-person opportunities to learn, discover, and experience today’s leading solutions for a future-proofed tomorrow. The ...

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Seegrid at MODEX 2022: Next-Level Automation, Now.

March 29, 2022

MODEX 2022: Next-Level Automation, Now.

MODEX 2022 is bringing more, more, more! One of the largest industry events, MODEX brings supply chain professionals together with providers for in-person opportunities to learn, discover, and experience today’s leading solutions for a ...

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Intelligent Mobile Automation Solutions to Meet Supply Chain Challenges

March 24, 2022

Intelligent Mobile Automation Solutions to Meet ...

The ongoing pandemic significantly heightened awareness and excitement around autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automation solutions across several industries. This is primarily due to the key benefits industrial automation can offer and the ...

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5 Questions Answered: What Innovation Means at Seegrid

March 8, 2022

5 Questions Answered: What Innovation Means at ...

Seegrid was named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2022, placing #4 globally in the robotics category. In this “5 Questions Answered” segment, Seegrid’s Chief Technology Officer, Todd Graves, discusses ...

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Automation and the future of the workforce in the logistics industry

February 3, 2022

Automation and the Future of the Workforce in ...

As consumers, we’ve grown to expect fast and easy access to the products and goods we need exactly when we need them. Expedited shipping, such as two-day and next-day delivery, has moved from being a perk to a requirement for many online shoppers. ...

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Automation and the Future of the Workforce in Manufacturing

January 13, 2022

Automation and the Future of the Workforce in ...

The labor shortage sweeping the United States is causing unease among manufacturing facility leaders. With smaller staffs and perpetual peaks in demand, management is left wondering how they’ll fulfill orders on time now and in the future. By 2028, ...

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Improve Productivity Amid a Labor Shortage

December 16, 2021

4 Ways Automation Improves Productivity Amid a ...

With holiday shopping in full swing, retailers, e-commerce, and logistics companies are buried under peak demand. The current labor shortage and holiday shopping rush are leaving retailers pessimistic about their ability to fulfill orders. An Inmar ...

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5 Benefits of Building a Transparent Supply Chain

December 7, 2021

5 Benefits of Building a Transparent Supply Chain

The pandemic, a labor shortage, skyrocketing demand, component part shortages, cargo ship traffic jams: The world’s supply chain is complex. Consumer goods leaders are trying their best to sidestep these hurdles, continue to meet customer demands, ...

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Improve manufacturing facility productivity with the 5S system and autonomous mobile robots

November 23, 2021

Improve Your Facility’s Productivity With the 5S ...

There is a framework that many companies use to help achieve success, called the 5S system. The method, which originated in Japan, is typically employed in manufacturing and material handling facilities. The goal of the five steps is to organize ...

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Solve these 7 wastes of lean manufacturing with AMRs and mobile automation

November 19, 2021

AMRs Solve These 7 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing

Now, more than ever, manufacturers must find ways to operate more efficiently and meet consumers’ growing demands. Facilities are dealing with heightened demand levels while providing a seamless, accurate, and on-time experience for customers. ...

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Four benefits of automated forklift trucks

November 18, 2021

4 Benefits of Automated Forklift Trucks

Many material handling facility workflows are being automated, partly due to technology advances and also because of the very competitive nature of business. Parts-to-line, putaway, trash removal, replenishment, cross docking—automation is well ...

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AMRs: The Solution to Automotive Manufacturing Supply Chain Disruptions

November 11, 2021

AMRs: The Solution to Automotive Supply Chain ...

2020 hurled the unexpected at daily life. Our homes quadrupled as offices, schools, virtual gathering places, and shopping malls. This shift in habits put a huge strain on the supply chain, with some industries experiencing record-high demand levels ...

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Flexible automation solutions for long-term success

November 9, 2021

Flexible Automation Solutions for Long-Term ...

There are some things in life that you can set and forget. Turn on autopay and never worry again about whether you remembered to pay your electricity bill this month. Change the batteries in your smoke detector, and you can rest easily at night for ...

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Seegrid Technology Early-Access Program featuring Seegrid's new autonomous lift truck

November 4, 2021

5 Questions Answered: Seegrid Technology ...

Seegrid announced the launch of a new program that provides select customers early access to its newest autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and enterprise software solutions, including Seegrid Palion™ Lift which is the first product offered through the ...

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Invest in automation and autonomous mobile robots this holiday shutdown during manufacturing and warehouse maintenance

October 29, 2021

Invest in Automation This Holiday Shutdown

Each year, many manufacturing plants around the world traditionally take advantage of the period between Christmas and New Year’s to perform facility maintenance and repairs on equipment. Any downtime can be extremely expensive for a manufacturing ...

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Advantages of Robots in Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Logistics

October 26, 2021

Advantages of Robots in Manufacturing, ...

A lot has changed since the first industrial robot was introduced to the GM assembly line in 1962. Over time, robotics and automation have evolved to the point where many are mobile and can work side by side with humans. There has also been a focus ...

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The solution to peak demand

October 21, 2021

Automation: The Peak Shopping Demand Solution

With COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders plus the boom of e-commerce and banner retailer events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, 2020 saw online shopping totals reach new heights. Adobe Digital Insights calculated a staggering $188 billion was ...

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4 qualities of a customer-driven supply chain strategy

October 19, 2021

Every Customer-Driven Supply Chain Strategy ...

Consumers are more demanding than ever. Overnight and two-day shipping are now the expectation, and any business that can offer expedited shipping for free is going to win more customers than their competition. In fact, according to a recent report ...

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Big data in supply chain management for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics facilities

October 14, 2021

Big Data in Supply Chain Management: The Oil That ...

Big data is the new “oil” of the supply chain. It’s valuable and powers operations; however, it needs refining to reach its full potential. A hoard of unstructured data is cumbersome, so it’s key that you not only collect big data but have the ...

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3 ways the future is shifting for manufacturing facilities

October 7, 2021

3 Ways the Future is Shifting in Manufacturing

Manufacturing facilities constantly focus on objectives that ultimately enable them to produce as many products as possible while improving quality, ensuring safety, and reducing costs. Many operations follow lean manufacturing principles to ...

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3 trends for building a resilient supply chain with automation

September 30, 2021

3 Trends for Building a Resilient Supply Chain

The pandemic opened our eyes to how unpredictable the world can be. In an instant, everything was redefined, including daily routines, social interactions, timelines, expectations, consumer behaviors, priorities, and processes altogether. For many ...

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Chief Robotics Officer: the newest addition to your team for automation and AMRs

September 23, 2021

Chief Robotics Officer: The Newest Addition to ...

For centuries, companies have focused on people-centric management structures, in which humans recruit, hire, train, manage, and reward other humans for their work. While this model remains tried and true, new opportunities are emerging for supply ...

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Mobile automation and AMRs in the automotive industry

September 21, 2021

Automation in the Automotive Industry: ...

For decades, the automotive industry has experienced alternating phases of growth and decline based on market and economic demands. The onset of the pandemic put a direct focus on the fluctuations and ongoing supply chain challenges, with many ...

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How automation and autonomous mobile robots create jobs for human workers

September 16, 2021

Myth Busting: How Automation Creates Jobs

Throughout the manufacturing industry, there are a few common myths surrounding automation and jobs. Many fear that technological innovations, specifically automation solutions, will steal human jobs and create a wave of devastating job loss. Others ...

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Supply chain management: A post-pandemic outlook for automation, AI, and robotics for e-commerce warehouses, manufacturing plants, and logistics facilities

September 14, 2021

What Is the Future of Supply Chain Management?

COVID-19 flipped the world upside down and put a tremendous strain on the supply chain. Consumer behaviors and everyday interactions moved from in-person to online. While many office employees were able to conduct business as usual from their living ...

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To Automate or Not to Automate: 5 Advantages of Automation

September 9, 2021

To Automate or Not to Automate: 5 Advantages of ...

Today’s facility managers of operations large and small are faced with this tough question: to automate or not to automate? It’s true that automated warehouse solutions, such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can be a large investment, but the jump ...

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Automated Warehouse Upgrades with AMRs and AGVs for Today & Tomorrow

August 31, 2021

Automated Warehouse Upgrades for Today & Tomorrow

Consumer goods and retail distribution warehouses are fast-paced, dynamic environments. Humans and machines are both on a mission to find the correct item, package it, and ship it to its final destination. And all this needs to happen as quickly as ...

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The rise of non-conveyable items and supply chain complexities. How to efficiently move large, bulky items.

August 26, 2021

The Rise of Non-Conveyables and Supply Chain ...

Consumers have quickly turned to online shopping for their day-to-day purchases as pandemic lockdowns started. Today, many consumers now prefer shopping online, as they can quickly receive exactly what they want without leaving home. The result: ...

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Artificial intelligence and robotics: Their impact on the workplace for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics facilities

August 19, 2021

Artificial Intelligence & Robotics: Their Impact ...

When you think back to films from 20 years ago, artificial intelligence was portrayed as frighteningly advanced and as having a mind of its own. While AI is definitely smart, AI solutions aren’t plotting to dominate the world or your supply chain. ...

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Reverse Logistics: How to manage e-commerce returns with automation and AMRs

August 12, 2021

Reverse Logistics: How to Manage E-Commerce ...

Consumer behavior took a drastic shift as a result of the stay-at-home environment that was created during the pandemic. E-commerce online sales skyrocketed to new heights seemingly overnight, requiring retailers to quickly adapt their processes to ...

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5 Questions Answered with Jim Rock, CEO

August 10, 2021

We Work and Win Together: Q&A with Seegrid CEO ...

Ernst & Young LLP announced Jim Rock, chief executive officer of Seegrid, as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 East Central Award winner, representing Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Although Rock was selected as a ...

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