Topic: Logistics

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UPS Flight Forward Achieves FAA’s First Full Approval for Drone Airline Deliveries

October 2, 2019 · The Federal Aviation Administration last week granted approval for UPS to operate unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver parcels on university and hospital campuses.

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UPS receives FAA Part 135 Standard certification to operate drones

October 1, 2019 · Atlanta-based transportation and logistics bellwether UPS said it received the United States government’s first full Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 135 Standard certification, which is required to operate a drone airline.

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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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Körber Acquires Majority Stake in Cohesio Group

September 25, 2019 · The Australian-based company is a leading integrator of voice-directed and autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) solutions for logistics.

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Transportation Technologies: First Autonomous Yard Spotters, Then Autonomous Over-the-Road Trucks

September 20, 2019 · An in-depth look at how autonomous spotters and trucks will impact the supply chain over the next five to ten years.

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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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Shopify set to acquire 6 River Systems for $450 million

September 10, 2019 · Ottawa-based Shopify, a multi-channel commerce platform, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Waltham, Mass.-based 6 River Systems, a provider of collaborative warehouse solutions. The purchase price is $450 million, and the acquisition is expected to be made official in the fourth quarter.

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Top Reasons to Automate Your Fulfillment Operations

September 9, 2019 · This article details the top benefits of switching to an automated distribution center, and how this new practice can help you achieve your business dreams.

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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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Cold Chain/ Food Logistics: Setting the standard for cold chain

September 4, 2019 · Recent studies show that cold chain efficiency is often less than ideal, as abuses above or below the optimal product‐specific temperature range occur frequently. This fact significantly increases food waste and jeopardizes safety, observe analysts and practitioners, who suggest shippers “go for the gold” when choosing transport and warehousing providers.

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System Report: Network design and robots at Rakuten Super Logistics

September 1, 2019 · E-commerce fulfillment leader RSL is remaking its network and DC design to meet the future.

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E-comm fulfillment at RSL

September 1, 2019 · When it comes to order selection, autonomous mobile robotics does the heavy lifting at Rakuten Super Logistics.

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Robotics Engineering Takes to the Seas

September 1, 2019 · The International Robotic Sailing Regatta (SailBot) is a robotic sailing competition held in North America.

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Drones to play key role in food cold chain logistics

August 28, 2019 · A new generation of transport providers may be making some forms of temperature control system irrelevant, says the upstart drone company, Flytrex.

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Robotics in the Warehouse: Changing the Fulfillment Paradigm

August 27, 2019 · Locus Robotics’ CEO Rick Faulk discusses how robotics can dramatically improve the makeup and efficiency of any fulfillment facility, and talks about the paradigm shift to “think outside the cart” that’s driving this revolutionary development.

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Despite Robophobia, Robotics Have Positively Impacted Warehouses

August 26, 2019 · Amid the science-fiction-fueled fear that robots are taking over, we look at the positive impact that robotics bring to society, as well as the warehouse...is this a normal part of innovation, or does robophobia threaten the evolution of technology?

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Can Robots Help Build A Better Supply Chain Future?

August 20, 2019 · Ever wonder how people and robots team up on your Amazon order? Dynamic duos work side-by-side, using state-of-the-art technology to help deliver lower prices to customers.

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Other Voices: Five ways to use robotics in the warehouse

August 19, 2019 · The potential benefits of robotics and automation in the warehouse must be balanced with concern about potential logistical hurdles.

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ProMat 2021: 35,700 square feet secured in Robotics & Automation Solution Center

July 31, 2019 · The exhibit pre-selection for the new Robotics & Automation Solution Center at ProMat 2021 attracted 51 exhibitors who selected 35,700 square feet of exhibit space.

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Microsoft Invests $1 Billion in Elon Musk-Backed AI Company

July 24, 2019 · Microsoft has announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI as part of a partnership with the artificial intelligence start-up, OpenAI will use Microsoft Azure cloud servers exclusively while it develops more advanced AI.

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