Growing Pains in Direct to Consumer E-Commerce
Automation World
DECEMBER 21, 2022
With direct to consumer e-commerce expected to grow in the near future, manufacturers need to consider automation advancements that can help ease the process.
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E-Commerce Tech Giant Enters the Industrial Technology Space
Automation World
JANUARY 27, 2023
With its new AWS Supply Chain and Monitron predictive maintenance products, Amazon extends its reach into the industrial marketplace.
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DigiKey wins seventh consecutive Panduit Top Global E-commerce Distributor Award
Design World
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, was honored with Panduit’s 2024 Top Global E-commerce Distributor Award for the seventh consecutive year.
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Veho and RIVR partner to improve e-commerce delivery through AI-powered robots
Robotics Automation News
MAY 27, 2025
Veho, the technology company that operates a parcel delivery platform in the US, and RIVR, a physical AI and robotics developer, have launched an initiative to improve e-commerce delivery experience and efficiency through the use of parcel delivery robots.
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B2B E-Commerce Part 4 – Intelligent Systems Integration in E-Commerce
Seeburger
AUGUST 23, 2022
The first part of our blog series on systems integration for e-commerce was an e-commerce 101. The second part looked at the advantages of e-commerce and how you can maximise these through digitalization. The third article in the series contained seven practical tips for how to be successful at e-commerce.
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B2B E-Commerce – Part 3: 7 Tips for How to Successfully Adopt E-Commerce Solutions
Seeburger
AUGUST 16, 2022
E-Commerce is the future. However, does the idea of an e-commerce project feel overwhelming? This article, part 3 of our e-commerce blog series, is full of helpful tips for implementing e-commerce in your company. Where do you begin?
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B2B E-Commerce Part 2: 7 Advantages of E-Commerce and How Systems Integration Makes Your E-Commerce More Successful
Seeburger
AUGUST 9, 2022
In B2B e-commerce, delivery speed, real-time information and flexibility are extremely important. This has all been standard for a while in B2C e-commerce. However, now B2B customers are […].
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Blockchain and artificial intelligence keep food, goods safe in supply chain.
Automation World
JULY 29, 2022
FDA takes closer look at food safety in e-commerce models; Alitheon’s optical AI combats counterfeiting.
Choosing the Right Web Hosting for E-commerce: Tips and Recommendations
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Selecting the optimal web hosting solution is one of the most critical decisions to make when starting an e-commerce business. This article will guide you through choosing the right e-commerce […]
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Osaro launches partner program for e-commerce robotics integrators and vendors
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Osaro, a provider of AI-driven robotics for e-commerce, has launched a partner program that aims to streamline the deployment of robotic solutions for e-commerce and logistics businesses.
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B2B E-Commerce and Integration 101
Seeburger
AUGUST 2, 2022
Are you harnessing the full power of digitalisation in your e-commerce strategy? In this four-part blog series, we start by looking at what B2B e-commerce is and what […].
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Customer service a key for both traditional, e-commerce fab businesses
The Fabricator
JULY 3, 2024
Nick Martin explains the challenges and rewards of working with customers at Barnes Metalcrafters and its sister e-commerce business, Mountains2Metal.
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Radial selects Covariant to automate e-commerce fulfillment with AI-powered robotics
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 30, 2023
E-commerce company Radial, a Belgian Post group company, the leader in e-commerce solutions, has agreed a new partnership with Covariant, an artificial intelligence robotics company, to automate sortation in their batch-picking operations through the installation of 12 Covariant Robotic Putwalls.
Sustainable Packaging for E-commerce: Balancing Convenience and Environmental Responsibility
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Sustainable packaging in the realm of e-commerce is no longer just a trend but a necessity. As e-commerce platforms burgeon globally, the ensuing packaging waste becomes a significant concern.
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ABB adds AI to robotic Item Picking family for fashion and logistics
Design World
MARCH 12, 2025
ABB is expanding its portfolio of robotic solutions for logistics and e-commerce supply chains by adding two new AI-powered functional modules to its Item Picking family.
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Features Your E-commerce Business Must Have to Grow Sales
Robotics Automation News
MARCH 22, 2023
It is good news for e-commerce owners as more people opt to shop online by the day. However, it can also mean tough competition for you as more e-commerce stores emerge to grab this lucrative opportunity. If you haven’t packaged your business well, you risk struggling to get your business off the ground.
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How to use Telegram for E-Commerce Business?
Robotics Automation News
JULY 19, 2023
As of 2022, According to Statista, retail e-commerce sales crossed 5.2 Let’s be clear, in order to conduct any type of e-commerce operations, businesses use online marketing tools to market their products to generate leads and sales. trillion dollars U.S. dollars globally.
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Powering Up Your Business With E-Commerce Data
Robotics Automation News
MAY 2, 2023
Besides, e-commerce sales are expected to make up 20.8 Do you know that according to stats, 218.8 million consumers are predicted to shop online in 2023? percent of total retail sales globally.
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E-commerce company Fanplayr selects Melbourne for new APAC HQ
AU Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Fanplayr, a US-based e-commerce giant, has established its Asia Pacific headquarters in Melbourne, opening opportunities for highly skilled jobs in Victoria’s growing tech sector. . The new office seeks to deliver innovative e-commerce solutions across the region and create 50 engineering jobs over the next four years. .
Floatic raises $3.8M for AMRs to tackle e-commerce picking
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 12, 2024
Floatic develops and offers Floware, a robotic system for e-commerce picking. for AMRs to tackle e-commerce picking appeared first on The Robot Report. The company plans to use the funding to extend its research and development efforts and enhance its product as it prepares for commercialization this year.
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DB Schenker opens giant new automated e-commerce logistics hub in Spain
Robotics Automation News
MARCH 15, 2023
DB Schenker, a supply chain management and logistics service provider, has started operations at one of the largest automated e-commerce facilities servicing its retail customers in Spain, Portugal and France.
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Fermentation Experts Boost Stock Control with MRP Software
MRPEasy
APRIL 8, 2025
Rvolution Fermentation went from an at-home labor of love to an intercontinental e-commerce business, boasting a million dollars in yearly revenue. Heres how MRP software played a pivotal role in supporting its growth.
The Silent Signal Crisis: How AI in E-commerce is Only as Smart as the Data it Misses
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 13, 2025
AI isn’t Magic – it’s Math Artificial Intelligence is everywhere in e-commerce. From algorithmic pricing to chatbot engagement and personalized recommendations, AI systems are shaping customer experience like never before. But there’s a growing paradox: the smarter our systems get, the more invisible their flaws become.
Five Fundamental Truths: How B2B Winners Keep Growing
Fastener News Desk
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
McKinsey’s latest B2B Pulse Survey finds that 39% of B2B buyers are willing to spend over $500,000 per order through self-service digital commerce or remote online connections with a sales representative. E-commerce is indispensable. And it reveals the trends, truths, and must-haves of what B2B customers really want.
How to Choose the Right Proxy Type for Your E-Commerce Business?
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 11, 2025
Proxies are the driving force behind accomplished e-commerce businesses and their ability to outgrow and outmaneuver the competition. Running an e-commerce business with care […] You likely have an idea of the advantages proxies bring but are unsure which one to invest in. Here’s all you need to know!
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Snowdon Timber streamlines e-commerce operations through Linnworks partnership
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JUNE 11, 2025
Snowdon Timber, one of the UK’s fastest growing online timber retailers, has overhauled its e-commerce operations by partnering with Linnworks, the global provider of multichannel inventory and order management software.
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Resin distributor Nexeo Plastics rolling out MyNexeo e-commerce program to Europe
Plastics News
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Düsseldorf, Germany — Materials supplier Nexeo Plastics will expand its MyNexeo e-commerce program to Europe in January. With MyNexeo, customers can shop more than 15,000 materials in Nexeo's catalog and find their most commonly used products.
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Smarter Storage, Faster Shipping: Automation in the Supply Chain
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 14, 2025
E-commerce giants and traditional retailers alike are under constant pressure to fulfill orders more quickly and efficiently than ever before. In the global economy of 2025, customer expectations for fast, accurate, and affordable deliveries have reached an all-time high.
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How to handle long loads in narrow aisles
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 8, 2024
The space dilemma With the surge in e-commerce and the pressing need for businesses to optimise operations, warehouses are under immense pressure to store more in less space. Maximising storage space while ensuring safe and efficient handling of materials is a balancing act, said Gavin Davidson, Design Engineer at Combilift.
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Robotic piece-picking: Inside the quest for human-level dexterity
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 16, 2025
Exploring the convergence of advanced grippers, 3D vision, and sophisticated AI that is enabling robots to handle an ever-wider variety of items with near-human skill The relentless surge of global e-commerce has transformed our expectations for speed and convenience. At its […]
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Synchronizing Inventory: A Look at E-commerce and Inventory Management Integration
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 8, 2023
How can businesses synchronize inventory between their online stores and inventory management systems? This article will tell you everything about it. To be able to keep inventories in sync often means better accuracy and efficiency in the supply chain. You can learn more about this matter in this short article, which will give you some […]
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Sojo Industries raises $40M to scale mobile manufacturing lines
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 13, 2025
Sojo’s hardware and software systems serve multiple Fortune 500 companies, emerging brands, established co-manufacturers, and distributors across food, beverage, e-commerce, and broader consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors.
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Businesses Tackle Growing E-Commerce Demands With the Latest Technology
Control.com
JUNE 27, 2024
Explore the latest industry partnerships leveraging AI-supported AMRs, conveyor and tote-picking workstations, and supply chain management and execution systems for warehouse, logistics, and distribution center operations.
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Locus launches new system for optimizing e-commerce delivery schedules
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Locus, a technology company developing solutions for last-mile logistics (not to be confused with Locus Robotics), has launched its Delivery Linked Checkout, a “first-of-its-kind” integrated capability that enables retail businesses to achieve profitability in their last-mile logistics.
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Osaro targets fast-growing subscription market with AI-powered kitting robots
Robotics Automation News
MAY 14, 2023
Osaro, a developer of machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, has launched the Osaro Robotic Kitting System. The new system addresses […]
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The 5 Make-or-Break Truths About Next-Gen eCommerce for B2B Industrial Distributors
Fastener News Desk
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
McKinsey research shows that leading companies aren’t afraid to invest and are determined to make tech a centerpiece for the next generation of e-commerce. E-Commerce is undergoing a fundamental change that is reshaping how customers buy and companies sell. 2 That caution is reflected in our e-commerce analysis as well.
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Chicago’s South Suburbs see the future of manufacturing as American and robotic
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
This organization supports local metals, machinery, and equipment (MM&E) companies by helping them secure new business opportunities, access technical resources, plan succession and acquisitions, and foster collaboration within the industry. Chamber of Commerce, there are currently over 500,000 open manufacturing jobs in the U.S.,
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NFI’s drone deployment takes flight
Design World
APRIL 16, 2024
The company serves a variety of segments, including food and beverage, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods, offering everything from transportation, distribution, brokerage, port drayage, intermodal, global logistics, and real estate.
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Motion names new senior vice president of strategy & markets
Design World
JANUARY 9, 2024
Mr. Cleland’s career spans over 25 years in consulting, strategy, marketing, branding, e-commerce, business development, and transformation. In his previous role as Principal… The post Motion names new senior vice president of strategy & markets appeared first on Design World.
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The autonomous future of the warehouse: How AMRs are redefining logistics
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 12, 2025
The relentless pace of e-commerce, compounded by persistent labour shortages and consumer demand for near-instant delivery, has pushed the global supply chain to a critical tipping point. In this high-pressure environment, the warehouse has become the central battleground for efficiency.
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Amazon reportedly preparing to test humanoid robots for package deliveries
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 5, 2025
According to reports, the e-commerce giant is in the process of testing these advanced robots for handling tasks currently performed by human workers. The story, which appears […]
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Osaro and SVT Robotics build ‘advanced packaging robot’ for fulfillment warehouses
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Osaro, a developer of AI-driven robotics for e-commerce, is partnering with SVT Robotics to accelerate the integration of pick-and-place robotics systems for e-commerce and logistics businesses.
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ABB joins Berkshire Grey’s tech alliance program to deliver AI-enabled robotic solutions
Robotics Automation News
JULY 28, 2022
The companies say ABB’s expertise in providing automation solutions […].
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6 River Systems unveils new features for its robotic systems for warehouses
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
6 River Systems (6RS), part of e-commerce platform company Shopify, has unveiled new features for its robotic fulfillment solution that enhances productivity and flexibility for warehouse operators.
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