Topic: Logistics

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Sensor-driven technology to enforce social distancing

January 13, 2021 · Sensor-driven technologies can help keep your operation in business.

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Dematic Announces 2020 Winners for FIRST/Dematic Scholarship

January 13, 2021 · Inaugural scholarship recognizes promising high school students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields

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SDI and Kindred Partner to Automate Retail Fulfillment and Augment Human Labor

January 13, 2021 · Partnership will integrate SDI's materials handling systems and technology with Kindred's pick and place robotic solutions.

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Tompkins Robotics Appoints Mike Futch as CEO

January 12, 2021 · Futch, who has served as the company's president since 2017, will retain that position and continue to lead the design and forward movement of Tompkins Robotics and its core system, the t-Sort autonomous mobile robot solution

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Micro-Fulfillment Centers Bring the Supply Chain to the Consumer

January 12, 2021 · Over the past few years, as e-commerce sales have increased and customer expectations have shifted, there has been a steady race to move fulfillment closer to the customer.

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Quicktron Completes C+ Funding Led by KION Group and Prosperity7 Ventures

January 11, 2021 · Mobile robot vendor Quicktron announces completion of C+ funding round

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Is now the time for robotic lift trucks?

January 8, 2021 · Though robotic industrial trucks are still a small slice of the market, expectations are growing for them as operations seek to speed up their processes while lessening the struggle of trying to find enough operators.

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2020 Virtual Summit Recap: Building in supply chain resilience

January 7, 2021 · This year’s summit helps attendees shake off the impacts of a difficult year and use digital transformation, risk management, reshoring and other tools to reimagine their operations for success in 2021.

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Geek+ and Universal Logic Team Up on ‘Goods to Robot’ Automation

January 6, 2021 · Partnership pairs Geek+ mobile robot platform with Universal's dynamic robot control for picking and packing,

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What’s next: Implementing “touchless” DCs through advanced warehouse systems

January 6, 2021 · The ability to automate DC operations by employing AI technologies that include a closer convergence of WCS, WES and WMS solutions is on the horizon. Designing touchless operations that reduce the dependence on traditional labor sources will better position supply chains in their quest to provide an uninterrupted flow of goods and improved resiliency.

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How Efficient Dock Scheduling and Forecasting Will Maximize Investments in Demand Sensing

January 5, 2021 · Demand sensing is analytics-based, real-time forecasting, but like all forecasting capabilities, it is only as valuable as the ability to change operations and respond to the issues at hand.

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Prologis report examines how automation can augment logistics real estate challenges

January 5, 2021 · The report, entitled “Automation and Logistics Real Estate #2: How Automation Can Help Navigate Urgent Supply Chain Challenges,” is the second in a series issued by Prologis.

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Digital Transformation in Turbulent Times

January 4, 2021 · The pandemic has prompted the increased use of design and simulation technologies to prepare for an uncertain future.

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Is Now the Time for Robotic Lift Trucks?

December 28, 2020 · Though robotic industrial trucks are still a small slice of the market, expectations are growing for them as operations seek to speed up their processes while lessening the struggle of trying to find enough operators.

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Berkshire Grey Launches Partner Alliance Program for Supply Chain Robotics

December 16, 2020 · Berkshire Grey Partner Alliance program connects customers and supply chain partners with robotic solutions.

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Port Logistics Group and Locus Robotics team up for robot deployment effort

December 14, 2020 · The companies said that this collaboration will augment warehouse productivity, order pick accuracy, and workplace ergonomics and safety.

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Hyundai Motor Group to Acquire Controlling Interest in Boston Dynamics From SoftBank

December 11, 2020 · Hyundai Motor Group to acquire controlling interest in robotics company Boston Dynamics from SoftBank

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Report: Top ways freight technology will cut costs in 2021

December 7, 2020 · This report outlines technologies and services that will have a big impact on shipping businesses in 2021 and beyond.

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How NFI Industries Is Meeting the Innovation Challenge

November 23, 2020 · The 3PL implemented a fleet of eight autonomous mobile robots in one e-commerce fulfillment center. The result is more than double the productivity in that area.

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Berkshire Grey Announces Robotic Picking With Purpose Program

November 20, 2020 · Warehouse robotics innovator Berkshire Grey joins forces with City Harvest and The Greater Boston Food Bank to bring Thanksgiving staples to people in need.

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