Topic: Logistics

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Bill Bastian Sr. to retire after more than 63 years in the material handling industry

December 20, 2018 · Bastian took over operations of what was then called Stark Company before purchasing the business in 1962.

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RightHand Robotics Picking Up Where Amazon’s Kiva Systems Left Off

December 19, 2018 · RightHand Robotics, a Somerville, Mass-based company founded in 2014 by Leif Jentoft and Yaro Tenzer, closed a $23 million Series B round for its RightPick robotic piece-picking technology.

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RightHand Robotics raises $23M in Series B funding

December 19, 2018 · RHR intends to use the funds to expand business and technical teams and broaden its suite of product applications in support of the company's growing customer base.

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MHI announces formation of new robotics industry group

December 19, 2018 · Members of The Robotics Group are leading manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and component suppliers of robotic solutions designed specifically for warehousing and distribution applications.

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Honeywell and Fetch Robotics Deliver Autonomous Mobile Robots to DCs

December 19, 2018 · Expands smart robotics portfolio to help warehousing operations fulfill growing e-commerce orders more efficiently.

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3PLs are getting into the innovation game

December 10, 2018 · Once slow to adopt automation, 3PLs are now leading the way.

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Google’s Parent Company Alphabet Will Begin ‘Wing’ Aerial Drone Deliveries in Finland

December 6, 2018 · Wing, the Alphabet-owned drone delivery startup, has announced that it will launch a free 10-minute trial distribution service starting in spring 2019 in Finland.

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5 Things to Know About NextGen Supply Chain Technology & Innovation

December 5, 2018 · In its 2018 Annual Industry Report, MHI advises companies to “think big, but start small” when implementing new technology tools and systems.

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How Humans and Robots Will Work Side-by-Side in the Supply Chain

December 5, 2018 · Humans and robots can work in harmony to create a safer, more efficient working world, here's what that world might look like.

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DHL Supply Chain puts $300M towards integration of emerging technologies Into North America

December 3, 2018 · 350 of its 430 facilities to receive a technology upgrade, the company says.

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Think small when it comes to warehousing

November 13, 2018 · The fastest-growing trend in warehousing could be smaller and smaller facilities.

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Resilience and innovation at Gap Inc.

November 12, 2018 · Just months before the start of the 2016 holiday season, one of Gap Inc.'s distribution centers was destroyed by fire. Here's the story of how resilience and innovation saved the day.

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Addressing the Challenges of Scalability in the Ecommerce Omnichannel Warehouse

October 31, 2018 · While ecommerce continues to be the fastest growing segment of the global economy, individual warehouses face more volatility and unpredictability, and intelligent, modular robot-based automation delivers the flexibility to manage seasonal or sustained growth while minimizing the risk of over-reliance on human labor.

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5 Ways to Streamline Supply Chain Logistics Operations with Autonomous Robots & Drones

October 30, 2018 · Many companies have already integrated autonomous robots into their supply chain, however, for some companies considering launching an autonomous robot strategy it can be intimidating, here are five examples of how autonomous robots and drones can work to streamline your supply chain operations.

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Fetch Robotics names former Walmart executive as new VP of engineering

October 29, 2018 · Cloud expert also worked on scalable cloud-based platforms for eBay, PayPal.

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6 Ways Artificial Intelligence Technology Is Impacting Logistics and Supply Chain Management

October 15, 2018 · Artificial Intelligence is already enhancing our lives as consumers, now it is picking up momentum in supply chain management and logistics, and managers should pay close attention as more AI-enhanced solutions emerge.

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Digitization and Autonomous Driving to Halve Logistics Costs by 2030, finds PwC Study

October 8, 2018 · The Global Truck Study 2018 study by PwC's Strategy& indicates that By 2030, trucking and logistics will be an ecosystem of autonomous vehicles directed by a digitized supply chain, combining driverless, cabless trucks and delivery hubs staffed by robots.

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XPO Logistics to Deploy 5,000 Collaborative Warehouse Robots in North America and Europe

October 7, 2018 · XPO Logistics will buy 5,000 warehouse robots from a Singapore startup backed by billionaire Peter Thiel as part of a deal that makes XPO the only logistics provider to use the technology in North America, the U.K., and eight other European countries.

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7 Reasons for Using Autonomous Robots in Your Warehouse

October 4, 2018 · Here are the main reasons why your company needs to start integrating autonomous robots into its supply chain in 2018.

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Inventory Management 101: Time to step up to the plate

October 4, 2018 · Carrying excess inventory comes at a high cost, but so too do stock-outs and lost customers. Here’s how inventory management software is helping shippers bridge the inventory gap and come out ahead.

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