Topic: Logistics

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Can Warehouse Robots Help You Manage Your Inventory Better?

July 14, 2018 · In every warehouse or retail store, there is an opportunity to add value, and the good news is that robotics and drones provide payback within three to six months, versus five to 10 years for AS/RS systems.

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The Emerging Role for Warehouse Drones in the Supply Chain

July 13, 2018 · Matt Yearling, CEO of PINC, a yard management and inventory robotics provider, discusses the immediate applicability of aerial robots or drones for expediting inventory checks in warehouses, tracking trailers in a yard, and counting inventory of new automobiles in a storage location.

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How robotics can fit your operation

July 9, 2018 · There is a lot to like about robotics as a means of automating DCs. The tricky questions around robotics are not will they catch on, because they are, but what types of robotics will best suit an operation, and how will they interact with traditional automation and human labor?

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29th Annual State of Logistics Report: Carriers take the wheel

July 9, 2018 · As if higher rates and capacity shortages weren’t enough to worry about, shippers must now deal with a pending trade war, import/export uncertainties and increasing scrutiny from C-suite executives. Shippers now face a steep climb to keep budgets and service levels intact.

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The emerging role for drones in the supply chain

June 27, 2018 · Drones are finding their niche in the supply chain, says Matt Yearling. It just might not be where you expected to find them.

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GreyOrange to Showcase its End-to-End Robotics Logistics Solutions at CeMAT Australia

June 25, 2018 · GreyOrange will showcase the Butler range of robotics solutions at CeMAT Australia 2018, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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XPO and Nestlé herald partnership for U.K.-based digital warehouse of the future

June 18, 2018 · The 638,000 square-foot DC, which XPO described as “a warehouse of the future," is located at the new SEGRO East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire and will mainly be occupied by Nestlé for its consumer packaged goods, such as Kit Kat, Maggi, and Nescafe. The DC will also be used as a testbed environment for XPO technology prototypes, XPO said.

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Big Picture: A Peek at the Future

June 8, 2018 · Five views on how materials handling and other activities within the four walls are changing right in front of us.

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Plus One Robotics announces integrated 3D vision solution for generating robot picks

May 22, 2018 · Developer of robot perception solutions sets to release commercial product

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5 Answers to 5 Big Transportation and Logistics Questions

May 21, 2018 · How are logistics technology startup transportation disruptors, electronic logging devices, self-driving vehicles, supply chain visibility, and blockchain technologies going to impact and shape the future of logistics management and the supply chain?

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Materials Handling Innovation Matters More Than Ever

May 17, 2018 · This is no longer your father’s materials handling industry. Leading suppliers are developing a culture of innovation, leading to new solutions for new challenges.

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ISM 2018: The digitization of procurement

May 11, 2018 · NextGen supply chain technologies were front and center at ISM.

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What You Should Know about the Internet of Things and How to Lay the Foundation for Success

May 1, 2018 · The Internet of Things, or IoT, is moving beyond a catchword to real-world utilization, however, not all stakeholders fully understand this transformative technology, enterprises must lay a solid foundation to ensure success into this rapidly evolving landscape.

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Future Perspectives: Planning for the Warehouse of the Future

April 30, 2018 · Learn trends that are putting pressure on the warehouse

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DHL and IBM report cites benefits and potential of AI in logistics

April 17, 2018 · The report, entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Logistics: A collaborative report by DHL and IBM on implications and use cases for the logistics industry,” examines different ways in which AI can be used for augmenting logistics operations, especially now at a time when leveraging AI is more accessible and affordable than it has been in the past.

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Modex software wrap-up: Vendors reposition on software to drive improvement for automated DCs

April 13, 2018 · The evolution of software continues to blur the lines between familiar acronyms and emerging capabilities.

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Modex Software Wrap-up: Vendors Reposition on Software to Drive Improvement for Automated DCs

April 12, 2018 · The evolution of software continues to blur the lines between familiar acronyms and emerging capabilities.

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Fetch Robotics introduces two mobile robot solutions

April 10, 2018 · Fetch Robotics (Booth B4835) announced it has expanded its VirtualConveyor family of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) with the addition of CartConnect and RollerTop robots.

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Robotic piece-picking gets smarter with new AI software at RightHand Robotics

April 10, 2018 · Just one year after its debut, the stationary piece-picking robots from RightHand Robotics (Booth B4087) for warehousing and fulfillment centers continue to evolve to address the individual unit handling needs of e-commerce and omni-channel retailers.

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Augmented Reality Maintenance for Distribution Centers

April 10, 2018 · Real-time audio-visual connection to off-site support helps customers decrease unplanned downtime and reduce service costs.

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