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Editor’s note: The following column by Jake Rheude, vice president of marketing for Red Stag Fulfillment, an order fulfillment company for online retailers and ecommerce businesses, is part of Modern’s Other Voices column, a series featuring ideas, opinions and insights from end-users, analysts, systems integrators and OEMs. Click here to learn about submitting a column for consideration. The world of…
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Automation in the delivery/logistic and warehousing/fulfillment chain is a growing market. According to recent research from IDTechEx, a subset of this is the use of mobile robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles for automation of movement-based tasks. This report finds the market for mobile robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles in delivery and warehousing is likely to reach $81 billion in 2030…
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B&R, a unit of ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business, has announced the integration of ABB robots into its automation portfolio. With the ability to offer machine flexibility and precision, merging robotics with machine control into one unified architecture is intended to enable manufacturers to embrace the trend of mass customization and optimize their lot-size-one processes. Fully integrating ABB’s robots…
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Companies have started to embrace the digital revolution and are beginning to see the full potential of Supply Chain 4.0, according to a recent study from LogisticsIQ. The report outlines how real-time product visibility, strategic sourcing and optimization, end-to-end visibility, inventory visibility and optimization, real-time manufacturing asset intelligence, micro fulfillment, efficient last mile delivery and dynamic demand and supply synchronization…
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The Robotic Industries Association (RIA), part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), today announced that North American robot unit orders are up 5.2% through the third quarter, compared to 2018 results. So far this year, North American companies have ordered 23,894 robotic units, valued at $1.3 billion. Looking at third-quarter results only, North American companies ordered 7,446 robots, valued…
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A family-owned supplier and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) began as a small bottling operation in Texas in 1909. However, it has expanded considerably ever since—to a team of more than 20,000 employees, as it distributes more than 150 million cases of wine and spirits annually across 44 United States markets, the District of Columbia,…
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As it continued to grow and meet increasing customer demands, ACT Fulfillment, a California-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider, encountered many challenges. From capacity limiting fulfillment volume, to process snags related to labor intensity and high employee turnover, the 3PL knew it needed an automated solution to ensure steady operations. After all, it was averaging 25 units per hour pick-to-ship. Industrial…
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Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, has announced the opening of a new, expanded sales and service center in Springfield, Mo. The facility will help Crown meet growing customer needs in southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas, including the areas of Springfield, Joplin, Branson and Lebanon, Missouri. The new Crown Lift Trucks location, at 2637 E.…
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PACK for a Purpose: Robots Fighting Hunger filled more than 6,000 bags of kid-friendly, nutritious food for children facing food insecurity at this year’s Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO (Sept 23-25, 2019). The first of its kind collaboration between show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and Blessings in a Backpack, incorporated exhibitor supplied…
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IAM Robotics, manufacturers of the world’s first autonomous mobile manipulation robots (AMMR), welcomes Greg Cronin as a supply chain expert advisor and a member of the board of directors. A pioneer in the warehouse management industry, Cronin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to IAM Robotics as the company continues to grow by addressing eCommerce challenges with smart and…
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Editor’s note: The following column by Luther Webb, vice president of data science for TREW, is part of Modern’s Other Voices column, a series featuring ideas, opinions and insights from end-users, analysts, systems integrators and OEMs. Click here to learn about submitting a column for consideration. The ramp-up is almost gone, with only weeks remaining to tell how well your…
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Tompkins Robotics, a leading provider of portable, scalable autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), has announced a strategic partnership with PULSE Integration to deliver its t-Sort solution to clients in the manufacturing, 3PL and retail industries. Headquartered in Pittston, Penn., PULSE Integration leverages a blend of best-in-class digital and physical technologies to deliver customized, scalable supply chain solutions. As part of the…
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Vargo, a leading provider of material-handling systems integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, is announcing the opening of a sixth office, this time in Mason, Ohio, and changes to the company’s leadership team. The growing company has also recently hired 11 new associates. Vargo has promoted Bart Cera, who joined the company in…
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Honeywell has announced the creation of Honeywell Robotics, an advanced technology center of excellence focused on innovating and developing artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and advanced robotics for use across supply chains. Based in Pittsburgh, Honeywell Robotics is intended to help shape the warehouse and distribution center of the future, particularly as companies look to automated solutions, software and…
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Shopify Inc., the leading multi-channel commerce platform, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of 6 River Systems, Inc. With this acquisition, Shopify is changing the fulfillment industry. The transaction adds 6 River Systems’ cloud-based software and fleet of collaborative mobile robots called “Chuck” to the Shopify Fulfillment Network, accelerating its growth. The talented 6 River Systems team, with…
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