WERC’s 2026 DC Measures Report Delivers Benchmarks
The Warehousing Education & Research Council (WERC) unveiled its 2026 DC Measures Report, titled “The Strategic Paradox: Aligning Strategy to Drive Innovation in a Cost-First Era,” at its Jacksonville conference. The benchmark study, based on 2025‑2026 surveys, captured input from manufacturers, retailers, 3PLs and life‑science firms, with international respondents rising to 17.2%. It highlights the five most‑tracked metrics—on‑time shipments, dock‑to‑stock cycle time, average and peak warehouse capacity, and backorder rates. The report and an upgraded online benchmarking tool are free for corporate members, while individual copies cost $200 and non‑members $550.
PalletTrader Expands Managed Pallet Sourcing and Supply Program to Canada
PalletTrader, the first neutral, collaborative pallet platform, is rolling out its managed‑service program, PalletTrader+, to Canadian shippers in June. The service pairs dedicated industry experts with a digital eMarketplace to bring structure, visibility and cost savings to pallet sourcing across...
MyBull Robotics Opens New U.S. Headquarters
Autonomous robotics firm MyBull Robotics announced the opening of its North American headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on May 14, 2026. The 37735 Enterprise Court facility houses a showroom, proof‑of‑concept warehouse, and on‑site engineering, sales and after‑sales teams, expanding the...
The State of AMRs: From Early Adoption to Scaled Deployment
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have transitioned from pilot projects to core warehouse assets, now handling picking, transport, and replenishment at scale. Industry leaders highlighted rapid market maturation, with fleets expanding across diverse distribution center layouts. Advances in navigation intelligence and...
Interroll Expands Conveyor Business with Royal Apollo Acquisition
Interroll, the Swiss material‑handling specialist, announced the acquisition of the Dutch Royal Apollo Group, a maker of spiral and vertical conveyor systems. The deal, closed on May 7, adds Apollo’s vertical conveying technology to Interroll’s portfolio and expands its aftermarket service...
TURCK USA Announces Appointment of Rob Nugent as New President and CEO
Turck USA announced that Rob Nugent will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer effective May 11, 2026. Nugent arrives after steering RJG, Inc. through a profitable transformation and holding senior leadership positions at Rexnord and Rockwell Automation....
Gartner Survey: AI Is Not Driving Supply Chain Operating Model Transformation
Gartner’s survey of 140 senior supply‑chain leaders reveals that only 17% are pursuing an immediate, AI‑driven redesign of their operating models, while 83% are applying AI incrementally to isolated use cases. Geopolitical volatility is spurring interest in AI‑orchestrated supply chains,...
ICPF and PMMI Foundation Partner at SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference to Strengthen Workforce Pipeline
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) and the PMMI Foundation will jointly participate in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference starting June 1, 2026. ICPF is a Silver Sponsor, giving it access to SkillsUSA’s network of more than 444,000 career‑technical education...
Aptiv and Comau to Co-Develop Next-Generation Solutions for Robotics, Automation
Aptiv PLC and Comau have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co‑develop next‑generation intelligent automation solutions. The partnership will focus on advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and AI‑enabled warehouse and logistics platforms, leveraging Aptiv’s perception, compute and software portfolio with Comau’s...
System Report: Warehouse Automation as Plant Production Platform
OnePointOne has turned an AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system into a modular vertical farm, launching its Opollo Farm near Phoenix. The pilot supplies leafy greens, herbs and microgreens to ten Whole Foods stores and a regional distributor, delivering roughly...
Special Report: Lower Your Pedestrian Safety Risk
Pedestrian safety in warehouses remains a critical concern, with OSHA estimating 85 forklift‑related deaths, 34,900 serious injuries and 61,800 minor injuries each year. Companies are urged to adopt a layered safety strategy that starts with robust operator training, adds passive...
Information Management: A Step Closer to Lights Out
The push toward fully automated, "lights‑out" warehouses is gaining traction as robotics, AI, and advanced vision systems mature, yet true autonomy remains limited by SKU diversity, returns and customization. Companies like Brightpick, Exotec and Nomagic are combining robotic storage with...
Equipment Report: Top Warehouse Unitizing Trends
Warehouse unitizing is undergoing a rapid upgrade as thinner, stronger stretch films force equipment redesign, and connected, low‑maintenance machines replace legacy wrappers. Orion’s new carriage handles 43‑gauge film, cutting material use while extending coverage, and zoned e‑stops keep lines moving...
Best Practices: Same Rack, New Demands
Warehouse racking, a century‑old storage solution, is being reshaped by e‑commerce growth, higher SKU counts, and tighter seismic and building codes. Customers now demand taller racks—35 to 40 feet clear height—requiring larger base plates, heavier frames, and reinforced floors. Manufacturers are...
Productivity Solution: DHL Uses Vision Picking to Improve Accuracy, Training
DHL Supply Chain upgraded its Lockbourne, Ohio warehouse with a vision‑picking system built on TeamViewer’s Frontline Pick smart‑glass platform. The wearable displays pick instructions directly in the worker’s view, eliminating paper and menu navigation. Since deployment, inventory accuracy has climbed...