Topic: 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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Robotics Return on Investment: Financial and Operational Sense

April 11, 2018 · Robotic material transport solutions help address labor issues, control costs and drive greater efficiency, productivity and reliability, in this paper we examine the evolution of robotic technology and autonomous load transportation solutions, and the value drivers spurring their adoption.

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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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Tompkins Robotics, a division of Tompkins International, partners with RightHand Robotics

April 10, 2018 · Tompkins Robotics (Booth B727), a division of Tompkins International, and RightHand Robotics (Booth B4087), a leader in robotic piece-picking solutions, announced today a collaboration that will combine the world's first portable, automated sortation system, t-Sort, with RightPick, robotic piece-picking systems, providing unmatched flexibility and throughput for e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment.

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Rite-Hite debuts two new products

April 10, 2018 · Rite-Hite (Booth B1747) is showcasing two new products at the show. The Direct Drive HVLS Fan and the Trailer Stabilizer round out the manufacturer’s product line.

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Universal Logic displays Neocortex G2R cells

April 10, 2018 · At a press conference on Tuesday, Universal Logic (Booth C2463) discussed two of its Neocortex G2R (goods-to-robot) cells, which are on display.

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NextShift Robotics unveils new robotics system

April 9, 2018 · NextShift Robotics (Booth C2363) is unveiling their new robotics system for use in eCommerce warehouses and cellular manufacturing. NextShift new product at modex, NextShift Robotics products, NexShift new Robotics System

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Host of services, technologies showcased at Tompkins International

April 9, 2018 · Jim Tompkins, CEO of Tompkins International (Booth B727), said that in spite of his entrepreneurial ventures into distribution and technology businesses, his supply chain consulting, implementation and integration is still going strong—and is busier than ever.

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Robotics at a tipping point revisited – Piece picking robots

April 9, 2018 · While much of the action has been in mobile collaborative robotics, piece picking robots are finding their niche.

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IAM Robotics launches a flexible warehouse AS/RS with bin handling

April 9, 2018 · Iam Robotics announced the availability of the Swift Picking Module, an e-Commerce goods-to-person or goods-to-robot solution that helps logistics companies address labor issues, increase capacity, and maintain operational flexibility during a time of industry disruption and intensifying competition.

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The Robots are Coming to the Warehouse Dock

April 6, 2018 · From AGVs to exoskeleton suits, the robotics on today’s warehouse and DC docks aim to help shippers operate more efficiently in an increasingly competitive distribution environment. Robotics in the loading dock, Automatic Guided Vehicles in the loading dock, Drones for loading dock management, Exoskeletons for loading and unloading freight. 2018 Warehouse dock equipment

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Vecna Robotics Partners With RightHand Robotics

April 3, 2018 · At MIDEX 2018, the companies will showcase collaborative solutions to streamline intralogistics and material handling processes.

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