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Food Logistics (2024-10-08)

“While North American companies remain leaders in YMS investment, YMS revenues in Europe will surpass North America by 2028. North American companies have been early adopters, but the complexity and scale of yards in Europe will see a greater spend, both per yard and overall,” explains Ryan Wiggin, senior analyst at ABI Research.

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American Journal of Transportation (2024-10-08)

“While North American companies remain leaders in YMS investment, YMS revenues in Europe will surpass North America by 2028. North American companies have been early adopters, but the complexity and scale of yards in Europe will see a greater spend, both per yard and overall,” explains Ryan Wiggin, Senior Analyst at ABI Research.

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Supply Chain Digest (2024-06-11)

“Pallet-picking operations have lagged when it comes to automation, with most warehouse automation coming in the form of smaller form Autonomous Mobile Robots and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) for case and item picking,” says Ryan Wiggin, Senior Analyst at ABI Research.

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Material Handling (2024-06-07)

“Pallet-picking operations have lagged when it comes to automation, with most warehouse automation coming in the form of smaller form Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) for case and item picking. This is mostly because of the additional complexity and safety concerns associated with heavy pallet handling requirements. But more organizations are now exploring how they can optimize their industrial lift truck fleets through better management by adding telematics systems and exploring autonomous models for certain tasks,” explains Ryan Wiggin, Senior Analyst at ABI Research.

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DC Velocity (2024-06-07)

“Pallet-picking operations have lagged when it comes to automation, with most warehouse automation coming in the form of smaller form Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) for case and item picking,” Ryan Wiggin, senior analyst at ABI Research, said in a statement announcing the report’s findings. “This is mostly because of the additional complexity and safety concerns associated with heavy pallet handling requirements. But more organizations are now exploring how they can optimize their industrial lift truck fleets through better management by adding telematics systems and exploring autonomous models for certain tasks.”

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Supply Chain Exchange (2024-06-07)

“Pallet-picking operations have lagged when it comes to automation, with most warehouse automation coming in the form of smaller form Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) for case and item picking,” Ryan Wiggin, senior analyst at ABI Research, said in a statement announcing the report’s findings. “This is mostly because of the additional complexity and safety concerns associated with heavy pallet handling requirements. But more organizations are now exploring how they can optimize their industrial lift truck fleets through better management by adding telematics systems and exploring autonomous models for certain tasks.”

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Food Logistics (2024-06-06)

The industrial lift truck market has been buzzing, with high investment in electrification, automation, and the implementation of telematics systems. In fact, shipments of autonomous industrial lift trucks are projected to double from 2024 to 2025 in North America and Europe, according to ABI Research. “Pallet-picking operations have lagged when it comes to automation, with most warehouse automation coming in the form of smaller form autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) for case and item picking. This is mostly because of the additional complexity and safety concerns associated with heavy pallet handling requirements. But more organizations are now exploring how they can optimize their industrial lift truck fleets through better management by adding telematics systems and exploring autonomous models for certain tasks,” says Ryan Wiggin, senior analyst at ABI Research.

Future IoT (2024-04-09)

“Retail stores incorporate a lot of manual processes. Workers are required to ensure shelves are stocked, inventory is managed, the store is clean, and customers are supported. With a dwindling labour force, retailers are struggling to deliver to all areas effectively explains Ryan Wiggin, Supply Chain Management & Logistics Industry Analyst at ABI Research.

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Logistics and SCM (2024-03-20)

“Online retail had its boom in the wake of the pandemic, but in-store retail has made a strong comeback, and consumers are demanding a complimentary blend of both online offerings and enhanced in-store experiences. Retailers of all sizes realize the need to master both and are dedicating significant investment to technologies that can facilitate an omnichannel strategy,” Ryan Wiggin, Supply Chain Management & Logistics Industry Analyst, ABI Research, said.

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Food Logistics (2024-01-30)

“There are now many options to automate a warehouse. Both stationary and mobile automation solutions have continued to expand to new form factors and are becoming more effective as artificial intelligence (AI) processing grows,” says Ryan Wiggin, supply chain management and logistics industry analyst at ABI Research.

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive (2024-01-12)

“Industries with extensive supply and distribution networks for goods are the dominant investors in SCCTs, but growth is also being seen in industries wanting to gain greater control over their assets, partners, equipment, people and processes. SCCTs are, above all else, data aggregation tools and vendors are finding new ways to tailor their platforms for varying SCCT use cases,” says Ryan Wiggin, supply chain management & logistics industry analyst at ABI Research.

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Robotics and Automation News (2023-09-29)

Ryan Wiggin, industry analyst at ABI Research, says: “Yards surrounding warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities are becoming the new stomping ground for established supply chain solution providers as they diversify into Yard Management Systems (YMS) and join a growing number of emerging companies focusing on automating yard trailer movements and live asset tracking.

Inside Logistics (2023-09-20)

“Yards surrounding warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities are becoming the new stomping ground for established supply chain solution providers as they diversify into Yard Management Systems (YMS) and join a growing number of emerging companies focusing on automating yard trailer movements and live asset tracking. In a bid to digitize and update yard operations, installments of yard systems, enabling tracking technologies, and autonomous tractors are expected to rise considerably in the short to medium term,” explained Ryan Wiggin, Industry Analyst at ABI Research.

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Contract Pharma (2023-09-15)

“Supply chain software providers are integrating AI to varying extents in their solutions, helping to process vast amounts of data and develop better insights,” says Ryan Wiggin, industry analyst at ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm.

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Material Handling & Logistics (2023-09-14)

According to ABI Research, the installed base of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled cameras in the yard will reach 11.2 million globally by 2030, and the uptake of autonomous yard trucks will rise significantly at a global CAGR of 52.7% from 2022 to 2030. “Yards surrounding warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities are becoming the new stomping ground for established supply chain solution providers as they diversify into Yard Management Systems (YMS) and join a growing number of emerging companies focusing on automating yard trailer movements and live asset tracking. In a bid to digitalize and update yard operations, installments of yard systems, enabling tracking technologies, and autonomous tractors are expected to rise considerably in the short to medium term,” explains Ryan Wiggin, Industry Analyst at ABI Research, in a statement..

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Freight News (2023-09-12)

“The installed base of artificial intelligence (AI) enabled cameras in the yard will reach 11.2 million globally by 2030, and the uptake of autonomous yard trucks will rise significantly at a global CAGR of 52.7% from 2022 to 2030. Industry analyst at the firm, Ryan Wiggin, explains that warehouse yards, distribution centres and manufacturing facilities are becoming the new stomping ground for established supply chain solution providers as they diversify into Yard Management Systems (YMS).

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Modern Materials Handling (2023-09-12)

“Yards surrounding warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities are becoming the new stomping ground for established supply chain solution providers as they diversify into yard management systems (YMS) and join a growing number of emerging companies focusing on automating yard trailer movements and live asset tracking. In a bid to digitalize and update yard operations, installments of yard systems, enabling tracking technologies, and autonomous tractors are expected to rise considerably in the short to medium term,” explains Ryan Wiggin, Industry Analyst at ABI Research.

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Asia Cargo News (2023-07-18)

"Global supply chain challenges over the last three years have highlighted the need for digitalization and a deeper restructuring of inventory management," said Ryan Wiggin, Supply Chain Management & Logistics Industry analyst at ABI Research. "Labour constraints, geopolitical trade shifts, and inventory gluts continue to pressure warehouse operations, and the most impacted organizations continue to be those with lower focus on digital transformations," he added.

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Food Logistics (2023-07-18)

“Global supply chain challenges over the last three years have highlighted the need for digitalization and a deeper restructuring of inventory management. Labor constraints, geopolitical trade shifts, and inventory gluts continue to pressure warehouse operations, and the most impacted organizations continue to be those with lower focus on digital transformations,” says Ryan Wiggin, supply chain management and logistics industry analyst at ABI Research.

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Multi Channel Merchant (2023-06-26)

Ryan Wiggin, an industry technology analyst with ABI Research, said its research showed that two-thirds of micro-fulfillment centers were located in store back rooms vs. a separate dedicated facility for online orders. This was good, he said, since physical retail has come back and associates can be deployed in more customer-facing roles. It also addresses the ongoing shortage of warehouse labor.

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Robotics & Automation News (2023-04-27)

According to a report by technology intelligence firm ABI Research, Automated Storage & Retrieval System (AS/RS) revenue within MFCs is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2027, with uptake primarily seen in the grocery and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industries. Ryan Wiggin, supply chain management and logistics industry analyst at ABI Research, says: “The need for high-density storage and fast fulfillment capabilities allows technologies to scale down and enable a flexible, bespoke frontline distribution network. “In addition to automated high-density storage systems, retailers are also looking to enhance manual picking operations to deliver micro-fulfillment solutions using handheld devices and Goods-to-Person (G2P) mobile robots.

Future IoT (2023-04-20)

“The need for high-density storage and fast fulfilment capabilities allows technologies to scale down and enable a flexible, bespoke frontline distribution network,” said Ryan Wiggin, supply chain management & logistics industry analyst at ABI Research.

Future IoT (2023-03-15)

“Both profit and human well-being play a role in the industry's structure and development. Pharma companies seek to innovate and deliver new drugs to the market. In contrast, governments and healthcare systems seek to regulate and ensure that drugs and medicines are verified and effective when reaching patients,” explained Ryan Wiggin, supply chain management & logistics industry analyst at ABI Research. He added that digital transformations offer a means to achieve both, helping to