Topic: Logistics

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Customer Demands Reshaping Last-Mile Delivery

October 23, 2016 · The last mile is seeing disruption from new business models that address customer demand for ever-faster delivery, as well as new technologies such as drones and autonomous ground vehicles.

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Fast Deliveries to Grow by 40 percent Year-on-Year Until 2025, Says New Study

October 21, 2016 · Management consultants at McKinsey & Company, maintain that the parcel market in the U.S. is set to double by 2025, with Same-day delivery and instant delivery to accounting for one-fifth of the demand. Furthermore, a new study reveals that one in two customers is willing to pay extra for faster delivery.

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Parcel pricing may be set to surge, says new study

October 21, 2016 · Management consultants at McKinsey & Company, maintain that the parcel market in the U.S. is set to double by 2025, with Same-day delivery and instant delivery to accounting for one-fifth of the demand.

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Mölnlycke uses new system to transport and palletize SKUs

October 19, 2016 · Robotic palletizing improves healthcare manufacturer's efficiency and ergonomics as its production volumes rise.

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L’Oreal: To Automate or Not to Automate

October 6, 2016 · Like many global companies, L'Oreal is facing new demands from its customers in a dynamic market; robotic layer picking and slotting software are two of the tools the health and beauty leader is using to stay competitive.

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Much ado about Amazon, as usual

October 4, 2016 · An ongoing question among supply chain stakeholders, when it comes to global e-commerce bellwether Amazon, continues to be just how far it will spread its wings in terms of expanding its logistics and supply chain operations and processes.

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The Evolution of Dock Equipment Has Begun

September 1, 2016 · Unlike nearly every other aspect of distribution centers and manufacturing plants, loading docks have not been altered—until recently, that is. History of Dock Equipment, Loading Dock evolution, Loading Dock Equipment Evaluation, Innovations in Dock Equipment

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Honeywell Completes Acquisition of Intelligrated

August 30, 2016 · As part of Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions division, Intelligrated's automated material handling solutions and software will pair with Honeywell's data capture and workflow performance technology.

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Report forecasts growth in automated truck loading systems

August 24, 2016 · Report highlights key factors influencing the growth of the ATLS market.

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Get the Right Lift Truck for the Job

August 24, 2016 · A growing number of low-cost lift trucks offer new avenues for pairing equipment and applications, but less cautious buyers might find that small up-front costs come at a steep price. Selecting the proper lift truck, lift truck tips 2016, Choosing the right Lift Truck

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Collaborative robot report predicts ‘phenomenal’ growth

July 14, 2016 · Cobots designed for material handling process represent the most prevalent application of collaborative robots.

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DHL challenges smart minds to develop innovative robotics and green solutions

June 15, 2016 · Visionaries invited to submit ideas for self-driving delivery carts or sustainable logistics concepts.

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System Integration Roundtable: Navigating an Uncertain Landscape

June 7, 2016 · The fulfillment engine of the past was based on historical data, hazy predictions and an assumption that it would remain unchanged for some time. The industry is now working to take the mystery out of the future and build systems that will not just stand the test of time, but ace it.

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SSI Schaefer acquires a majority shareholding in robotics specialist RO-BER

June 3, 2016 · Strategic partnership with gantry robot manufacturer to increase expertise at SSI Schaefer.

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Necessity is the mother of invention at Quiet Logistics

May 1, 2016 · Faced with the loss of a robotic pick solution, Quiet Logistics invented its own robots. Are they the next generation of robotic-enabled picking in the warehouse?

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Quiet Logistics: Robotic-enabled picking comes to the fore

May 1, 2016 · Mobile robotics reduce the travel time associated with order fulfillment.

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This Month in Modern: In robotics, people and process are fundamental

May 1, 2016 · This month in Modern we offer the third in a series of three System Reports that examine the emergence of robotics in warehousing and distribution.

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Swisslog Wins the 2016 INDUSTRIEPREIS for Automated Item Pick

April 26, 2016 · Robotic picking solution developed in collaboration with KUKA wins in the Intralogistics & Production Management category.

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New trends revealed in DHL’s ‘2016 Logistics Trend Radar’

April 25, 2016 · Self-learning or "machine-learning" systems – is one of 26 key developments highlighted in DHL's 2016 Logistics Trend Radar

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The future of materials handling is ….

April 18, 2016 · Final thoughts on Modex 2016

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