Topic: Retail

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Employing Automation Technology for a More Efficient Digital Yard Management Process

December 16, 2019 · Employing technology to automate and improve the yard management process can yield enormous returns such as reducing wasted time, eliminating unnecessary costs, and expediting shipments.

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Other Voices: The need for an evolved supply chain in e-commerce

December 3, 2019 · Supply chains can improve customer experience by making it easy to send data up and down the chain, with real-time information delivered via APIs and automated updates.

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Report: Global Next-Gen Supply Chain Market to More Than Double to $75B by 2030

December 2, 2019 · Future of logistics to be driven by artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, AR, drones, 5G and robotics.

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Siemens Opens Additive Manufacturing Network

November 21, 2019 · The Siemens AM Network provides an advanced cloud-based solution to foster collaboration and process orchestration between engineers, procurement and suppliers of 3D printed parts.

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ACT Fulfillment invests in collaborative robots

November 13, 2019 · Inflexibility motivated the 3PL to explore a collaborative solution, leading to a ROI in five months.

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Columbus-based Vargo opens suburban Cincinnati office

October 24, 2019 · Company promotes Bart Cera to president, names new CFO and hires 11 new associates.

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RightHand Robotics establishes Japan entity

October 10, 2019 · The subsidiary will enable RightHand to better serve the fast-growing demand for robotic piece-picking in Japan and the rest of Asia Pacific.

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Automation ensures optimal freshness, minimal handling time of fresh produce

October 9, 2019 · Robotic automation solutions enable supermarket giant to optimize the picking of fresh produce.

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Research from Interact Analysis outlines potential challenges ahead for warehouse automation market

September 27, 2019 · Report predicts double-digit growth for 2019 and 2020, headwinds expected in 2021. Service, maintenance and aftermarket sales will become an increasingly important part of system integrators' business models.

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What Exactly Is Hyperlocal Fulfillment?

September 26, 2019 · In this article and resulting white paper, we look at the challenges giving rise to the hyperlocal fulfillment trend, and why they must be addressed, we explain how hyperlocal fulfillment also known as micro-fulfillment works, look at the logistics implications and detail the benefits as well as some of the risks.

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Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) opens its largest North American office In New York

September 11, 2019 · Denmark's fastest-growing robotics manufacturer and industry leader in autonomous mobile robots adds first showroom outside of headquarters with space for double the employees in MiR's largest market.

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Honeywell Helps Apparel Logistics Group Triple Daily Output From Its Ecommerce Distribution Center

September 5, 2019 · Honeywell Intelligrated's technology and technical support services will help The Apparel Logistics Group expand its e-commerce parcel shipping capability, increase productivity at the shipping dock, ensure order accuracy and expand its value-added services capacity, which includes returned merchandise management and product customization.

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Manhattan Associates partners with warehouse automation solution providers

May 21, 2019 · Manhattan Automation Network is a new program with five inaugural members: Kindred AI, Locus Robotics, Matthews Automation Solutions, Right Hand Robotics and VCO Systems.

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Acceleration in Warehousing Costs Shaping Greater Efficiency and Technology Innovation

May 20, 2019 · Constrained capacity, wages, and tariffs are driving warehousing costs higher while technology innovation is shaping the warehouse faster than ever.

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Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center Automation Survey: More automation, please

May 15, 2019 · Modern's 2019 automation survey proves that more warehouses and DCs than ever are interested and investing in automated materials handling equipment.

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RightHand Robotics unveils next-generation RightPick2

April 8, 2019 · RightHand Robotics, a leader in autonomous robotic piece-picking solutions, announced the release of RightPick2, the company's next-generation, integrated software and hardware product platform at Booth S2397.

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AutoStore Announces Newest Distribution Partner, Kuecker Logistics Group

April 3, 2019 · AutoStore partners with Kuecker Logistics Group, a turnkey systems integrator. They have experience in a diverse range of markets including solutions for e-commerce fulfillment, retail, wholesale, protein, cold chain, convenience store, pharmaceutical, 3PL and food/beverage distribution

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Aiming to be the Amazon of On-Demand Manufacturing

April 1, 2019 · Vendors enter the field, adding new networks for ordering custom parts and prototypes.

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U.S. Department of Energy recognizes REI distribution center for energy efficiency

March 25, 2019 · 280,000-square-foot solar panels, 'hypershairs' for employees and robotic fulfillment technologies help cut energy costs and environmental impact.

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5G & the Future of Connectivity: 7 Industries the New Wireless Technology Could Transform

March 25, 2019 · The next generation of wireless technology could affect a wide range of industries, from manufacturing to transportation services to supply chain management.

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