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…grocers that have adopted automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) are more established or worked with experienced systems integrators, the study said. “Takeoff Technologies' first MFC [micro-fulfillment center] went live in 2018/2019 and fueled an intense, yet-to-be-resolved, debate of where to fulfil e-grocery orders centrally or locally,” noted Thomas Andersson, principal analyst and co-founder of Styleintelligence. However, companies should understand…
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…panels to keep perishable foods cold during handling and storage to reduce post-harvest losses and relieve food insecurity. Good Machine's wildfire detection project aims to use stratospheric balloons for early detection of wildfires to help reduce catastrophic damage. Plus and Good Machines said their partnership has begun with autonomous trucks hauling equipment from Winnemucca, Nev., to South San Francisco, Calif.,…
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…work in extremely hot or cold conditions, such as those found in the logistics, aerospace, automotive, and food and beverage industries. Power for the drive ranges from 0.37 to 7.5 kilowatts (0.5 to 10 hp) for wall-mounted applications and 0.37 to 4 kilowatts (0.5 to 5 hp) for motor-mounted applications. Siemens added that Sinamics G115D is integrated into its entire…
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…shoes and apparel, medicine, catering, cold storage, jewelry, education, manufacturing, and publishing industries. Libiao to power K.Move AutoSort Mobile Körber said that Libiao's autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for sortation will help it expand its offerings to cover the entire supply chain. The system, which will be branded as “K.Move AutoSort Mobile – Powered by Libiao,” will offer businesses the flexibility…
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…As a supplier of robotic storage and fulfilment technology to Puma, Gucci, Best Buy, and many other global brands, AutoStore said it is experiencing continued growth in revenue and clients. The company has built its testing facility to enable customers to more quickly adopt automation and keep up with order demand. Built in just seven months, the facility is fitted…
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…cargo hub offers an unbroken cold chain necessary for the effective handling of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments. The taskforce has been set up to prepare the air cargo community to meet the logistical demands of vaccine distribution. This includes assessing and ramping the hub’s ability to handle different types of COVID-19 vaccines, all within stringent temperature-controlled environments, as well as to…
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…the company extensively modified its cold storage area, installing high-speed, roll-up doors to improve food safety and efficiency and lower its maintenance costs. Sam Maglio Jr., a fourth-generation owner, was the driving force behind the Glendale facility’s overhaul. After obtaining the facility, he oversaw construction of a high cube cold storage area, featuring three unique temperature zones and nine loading…
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…high-performance computing, cloud computing and storage server platforms continue to offer advanced performance and hardware-enhanced security to enterprises, cloud and hyperscale data centers. “Customers from the data center to the enterprise are facing the challenge of getting more value from enormous amounts of data. The demand requires IT infrastructure migration to faster I/O throughput, shorter data process period, and higher…
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…square feet footprint, with AS/RS storage reaching to 140 feet high Products Handled: Frozen food SKUs: 2,000 SKUs Throughput: Facility was designed to handle 3,500 pallets per day in and out. People/Shifts: 100 employees. Facility operates 24/7. NewCold’s 190,000-square-foot distribution center in Burley, Idaho, makes the most of automation to reduce handling. But some of the most important gains come…
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…that lift trucks used in cold storage are built to operate in cold environments. Diligence in completing pre-shift checklists also helps, says Hasenstab. These tips aside, connected lift truck solutions result in better data to make many types of decisions with, including when to replace trucks or parts, says Hasenstab. “Most companies do not have, or track, the level of…
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…food logistics and improving the cold chain was one of the highlights at last month’s USC Annual Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit, where the theme was “Evolution-Revolution-Disruption.” Sharing war stories about the front lines of food services was Carlos Londono, vice president and head of supply chain for Chipotle Mexican Grill, where he is responsible for all aspects of supply…
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…the packaging area to a storage area use LED Virtual Vision devices. Although the doors don’t have vision panels (since condensation caused by temperature differences between the two areas would render the panels useless), the new technology allows workers to effectively “see” through the door. “As a food plant, we can’t have any condensate, which is a warning sign for…
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…e-commerce fulfillment, retail, wholesale, protein, cold chain, convenience store, pharmaceutical, 3PL and food/beverage distribution. KLG was established in 1980 by Stanley J. Kuecker, who has been in the material handling industry since 1971. The first nine of those years Stan worked in sales for other integrators. It was during those years in which he saw a need in the marketplace…
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…Chain: A Look at Uninterrupted Cold Chain Management at Hypermarket Scale New! This tech brief details how an international hypermarket chain introduced Advantech’s Cold Chain Management Solution practices for monitoring frozen/refrigerated food product safety. Download Now! Cold Storage “Last Mile” Logistics This white paper describes how to profit from cold storage 'last mile' logistics business benefits including lowers operating costs,…
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…need a huge amount of storage space – and both businesses and storage providers are frantically scrabbling to deliver. Deal or No Deal Brexit? Concerns linger over the potential for a “no deal” Brexit, particularly as dissatisfaction persists over the nature of the deal that’s been negotiated. The prospect of there being no customs arrangements when the UK leaves the…
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