Warehouse Automation news and trends

Training Robots Using Video Games Could Democratize Warehouse Automation 
Technology // March 11, 2024

Human-like robots occupy a particular niche in the American, as well as the global, psyche. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Walmart and Amazon Streamline Staff in Cost-Cutting, Automation Efforts
Retail // September 01, 2023

Despite Walmart’s better-than-expected earnings results, Reuters reported earlier this week that the mega-retailer is asking 16,000 pharmacists nationwide to voluntarily cut hours in an effort to conserve margins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Amazon and Walmart Add Tech to Boost Buying and Fulfillment
Retail // December 09, 2022

Amazon and Walmart are hoping new tech will make the holidays a little less difficult. While no one thought 2022’s busy season was ever going to be easy, the embrace and use of new digital processes — in stores, websites and warehouses — by the...

Amazon Beefs Up Robotics Capabilities, Looks to Strengthen European Foothold
Amazon // September 13, 2022

Operating over half a million robotic drive units and more than a dozen other robotic systems in its facilities around the world, Amazon’s eCommerce business is deeply invested in robotics technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Walmart and Amazon Streamline Staff in Cost-Cutting, Automation Efforts

September 01, 2023
Despite Walmart’s better-than-expected earnings results, Reuters reported earlier this week that the mega-retailer is asking 16,000 pharmacists nationwide to voluntarily cut hours in an effort to conserve margins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

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Amazon Nearing Equal Number of Human and Robot Warehouse Workers

July 01, 2025
Amazon reportedly has a record 1 million-plus robots working in its warehouses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Amazon Has Used Over 200,000 Robotic Drives Around The World

June 05, 2019
Amazon said it has deployed 200,000 robotic drives around the globe, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...