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…human intervention needed and Cerasis, a leading North American 3PL focused on over-the-road transportation management solutions company shippers will learn about the state of autonomous freight trucks. This webinar is perfect for those in the supply chain & freight industries looking to understand the state of autonomous trucks and how they will impact the future of freight. In the webinar, the TuSimple and Cerasis team will cover: What is the state of Autonomous Freight Trucks? What are the challenges in adoption? How are Autonomous Freight Trucks different than self-driving cars and electric vehicles? What does the Autonomous Freight Truck market…
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…specialized automation for high volume and throughput,” Cardenas added. “3PLs [third-party logistics providers] often have shorter-term contracts and need flexibility. We're starting with picking from a conveyor to a pallet, pallet to conveyor, and lineside delivery.” “Robotics solutions are in high demand in the logistics sector as companies grapple with a shortage of labor and volatile demand,” said Ash Sharma, managing firector at Interact Analysis. “Billions of dollars are being invested in implementing robots to help pick, move and sort goods through warehouses across the world,” he said. “Humanoid robotic solutions are the next step in the evolution of the…
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…up on robotics Warehouse operators and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are making healthy investments in automation for materials handling. For instance, shipping giant Maersk last year acquired Visible Supply Chain Management (SCM) for $838 million. The deal followed Maersk's strategic goal of serving 75% of the U.S. direct-to-consumer market within 24 hours and to deliver to 95% of the U.S. market within 48 hours. The company gained nine fulfillment centers, accounting for more than 20 million sq. ft., to its distribution network. In addition, Maersk said it expects Visible SCM to have synergy with its 2020 acquisition of Performance Team…
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…chain, it could include manufacturers, customs agents, shippers, regulators, 3PLs, carriers, and drivers. A chain may extend from raw materials to finished goods on a consumer’s table. A Bloomberg analyst called blockchain “the biggest innovation in the industry since containerization.” But many links in the supply chain aren’t fully onboard with blockchain - yet. As blockchain technology becomes more refined and prevalent, it will provide many benefits. Read: Why Every Company Will Be Using Blockchain By 2027 These questions are among the many that prevail in our industry. Their answers are temporal. As our dynamic changing and growing environment changes,…
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…volumes remain high overall. “I think one of the 3PL [third-party logistics] sites we're at, their peak volumes goes up 6x around this time of the year, so it is still as crazy as ever, maybe not just as crazy as last year,” said Cherewka. Autonomous forklifts grow in popularity Like OTTO Motors, Vecna’s counterbalanced forklift has been very popular. It has become the company’s most popular lift truck, Cherewka said. “We just announced an upgrade for that,” he said. “Part of the upgrade for that was driven by the amount of packaging workflows that we’re running into.” As a…
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…of SoftBank Group: SB Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for e-commerce fulfillment, and SoftBank Robotics is SoftBank Group’s robotics division. DC design had to align with greater goals When Okabe, Ito, and their team began to work on the design for picking and packing processes for the facility, key performance indicators (KPIs) and return on investment (ROI) targets were among the considerations to justify the investment in automation. So was the ability of the robots to handle packages in a way that meets the exacting quality standards of Japanese consumers, who expect even the transport packaging to arrive…
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…kit. That is especially true in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, where Modern has featured AMR implementations at industry leaders like DHL, GEODIS, Rakuten Super Logistics and, in the July issue, UPS. See a detailed inside look at the moving parts of the NorthShore Care distribution center. Those articles highlighted some of the leading AMR solution providers that are now becoming household names, including Locus Robotics, inVia Robotics and 6 River Systems. While each of those providers brings different strengths and strategies to the table, what they share in common is the problem they aim to solve: A more efficient…
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…kit. That is especially true in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, where Modern has featured AMR implementations at industry leaders like DHL, GEODIS, Rakuten Super Logistics and, in the July issue, UPS. Those articles highlighted some of the leading AMR solution providers that are now becoming household names, including Locus Robotics, inVia Robotics and 6 River Systems. While each of those providers brings different strengths and strategies to the table, what they share in common is the problem they aim to solve: A more efficient way to do e-fulfillment in facilities handling pretty standard products in standard packaging. In that…
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…applications, from automotive and electronics manufacturing to third-party logistics (3PL) and consumer packaged goods (CPGs) providers. To address the challenges of these sophisticated new applications, AMR vendors are constantly innovating to improve their robots’ performance and ease of use, allowing more robots to move efficiently and safely through complex traffic situations. Five rapidly changing technologies are worth watching as they drive advancements and deployments of AMRs. 1. AI goes beyond the buzz to make AMRs smarter, safer “Artificial intelligence” remains a confusing buzzword, inconsistently defined across industries and applications. But for AMRs, the technology means smarter robots that can teach…
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…fresh produce. “Shippers should plan ahead with carriers and 3PL partners for the produce season regardless of location,” he says. “Because most contractual pricing has explicit or assumed capacity per week and per day, shippers should verify capacity commitments and plan their transportation accordingly.” Allowing for extra lead time and providing accurate volume information are critical to avoiding tender rejections and minimizing costs, adds Burke. “Another option for shippers is to adopt a ‘peak’ or ‘produce season’ approach to pricing throughout the year to navigate the high transportation demand around this time,” he concludes. Technical considerations Meanwhile, changes within the…
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…at a tipping point. The piece focused on how 3PLs like DHL, GEODIS and Quiet Logistics are deploying mobile collaborative robots in their e-commerce fulfillment operations. One of the things that struck me is that while the implementations we’re seeing are small, it feels as if the market for mobile collaborative robotics is at a tipping point in materials handling, and it feels as if the adoption rate, poised to become in the next three to five years just another tool in the tool kit. In the words of Stephen Stills, there’s something happening here. Last week, as I was…
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…operates out of MassRobotics’ co-working space. Third-party logistics providers (3PL) are currently operating two of its systems, and Southie Autonomy said it expects to have several dozen or so more in use by the end of the year. RailPod inspects railroads RailPod makes automated devices to inspect railroad tracks for obstructions, loose fasteners, and clearance levels for large payloads such as wind turbines. “The concept is we bring a variety of different inspection technologies into one platform automated to do a series of analytics, predictive maintenance work, and specific applications,” said CEO Brendan English. Founded in 2014, the company has…