Topic: Logistics

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Warehouse Picking During the COVID-19 Pandemic with a Fetch Robotics Cart

August 10, 2020 · These are the emerging technologies that can help workers, customers practice social distancing more successfully intelligent automation, IoT and 5G may have come on the scene at precisely the right time.

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Safety Innovations for Constantly Evolving Operations

July 27, 2020 · Learn how these technologies, which are usually adopted to increase productivity, can also affect forklift safety.

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There’s no stopping warehouse automation

July 23, 2020 · Already in full force before Covid-19 came about, the push to automate warehouses and distribution centers is expected to pick up as more companies look for ways to manage social distancing rules, remote workforces and other new challenges.

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UPS Ecommerce Fulfillment Strategy for Creating the Supply Chain Warehouse of the Future

July 22, 2020 · UPS, one of the world's largest parcel delivery services, is redesigning its fulfillment processes to meet new challenges, inside and outside the warehouse.

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UPS takes a look at the future of e-commerce fulfillment

July 15, 2020 · One of the world’s largest parcel delivery services is redesigning its fulfillment processes to meet new challenges, inside and outside the warehouse.

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Don’t Miss Our Annual Modern Materials Handling Virtual Summit

July 15, 2020 · Join MMH & MH247 this week and learn about automation, robotics, software and mobility and how they enable warehouse/DC operations to fully recover and stay ahead of the competition during this pandemic.

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DHL Supply Chain inks deal with Siemens Healthineers

July 13, 2020 · DHL officials said that this collaboration will have a sharp emphasis on digital and robotics technology usage, in order for the Siemens Healthineers supply chain, specifically its U.S.-based Customer Service Material Logistics Unit, to provide continuous quality and cost improvements, which, in turn, are expected to result in strong delivery performance and customer satisfaction levels.

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2020 State of Logistics: Third Party Logistics (3PL)

July 10, 2020 · The impact made by the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to realign the current third-party logistics (3PL) marketplace. But when it does, shippers may expect far greater reliance on innovative technologies.

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The Post-Pandemic DC

July 9, 2020 · As the economy begins to recover, distribution center operators will be challenged with not just operating efficiently, but safely. Emerging technologies may aid in the effort.

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Robotics Finds Its Place in Fulfillment

July 9, 2020 · Robotics has gained rapid traction in the last few years of economic growth and low unemployment, as companies began implementing as a means of increasing productivity and coping with the labor crunch. Now the COVID-19 disruption has changed the unemployment picture, but vendors still see a pressing need for innovation.

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Automation Is a Complement, Not a Replacement for Human Workers

July 2, 2020 · As part of the automation evolution, it is key to create an operating environment that combines excellent technology with an engaged and motivated workforce.

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The 6 River Systems Fulfillment Solution

June 26, 2020 · Fulfillment operators need to scale quickly and cost-effectively to meet growing demand—yet finding and retaining quality warehouse personnel is getting more difficult and seasonal hires take time to train; especially if you’re trying to leverage automation technologies.

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Amazon Acquires Autonomous Technology Company Zoox

June 26, 2020 · Amazon.com Inc has agreed to pay over $1 billion to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, a move that will expand the e-commerce giant's reach in autonomous-vehicle transportation technology.

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The Post-Pandemic Warehouse and Distribution Center Workplace

June 26, 2020 · As the economy begins to recover, distribution center and warehouse operators will be challenged with not just operating efficiently, but safely - emerging technologies may help in the effort.

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DHL Supply Chain, Blue Yonder, and Microsoft team up for robotics collaboration

June 24, 2020 · The companies said that this platform significantly reduces integration time and programming efforts, in order to on-board new automation devices into warehouse facilities, which, in turn, provides shippers with more flexibility in selecting robotics systems geared towards their specific business needs, while leveraging Microsoft Azure IoT and cloud platform services.

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AutoGuide Mobile Robots opens testing center in Massachusetts

June 23, 2020 · With virtual demonstrations offered now, the test facility enables customers to see the flexible, safe and easy-to-deploy AMRs in action.

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ForwardX Robotics Introduces Collaborative Mobile Robots as a Service

June 23, 2020 · ForwardX Robotics, a Beijing-based provider of autonomous mobile robots, said its robotics-as-a-service offering is intended to make technology widely accessible.

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Top Five Warehouse Management Problems and How to Fix Them

June 17, 2020 · Warehouse management is commonly associated with six basic tenets: accuracy, cost control, efficiency, cleanliness, safety and security, but the underlying processes are complex and dynamic, presenting major problems for warehouse managers across industries.

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Study from Blue Yonder and WMG takes a long look at impact of COVID-19 on retail supply chains

June 12, 2020 · It is fair to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a jarring impact on retail supply chains in myriad ways, in terms of how retailers had to respond and react to a new way of handling their supply chain operations. That was made clear in the findings of a recent study published by Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), a provider of AI-driven and end-to-end supply chain management services, and WMG, an academic department at the University of Warwick, England that provides research, education and knowledge transfer in engineering, manufacturing and technology.

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Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?

June 10, 2020 · You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.

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