Topic: Supply Chain

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System Report: Rochester Drug Cooperative

October 11, 2017 · An early adopter, Rochester Drug Cooperative is using robotic piece-picking technology to complement picking of slow-moving items. System report for Rochester Drug Cooperative, Robotic picking and inventory management, Innovative distribution center robotics solutions , IAM Robotics case study

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The Big Picture: Business as Unusual

October 11, 2017 · A selection of innovative new business models illustrates how the warehousing, distribution and supply chain industries are finding creative ways to ensure success.

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Using Third-Party Logistics Providers to Chase Amazon’s Ecommerce Fulfillment Proficiency

October 11, 2017 · Retailers are looking to compete with Amazon through third-party logistics providers who can tackle the e-fulfillment challenges with service and market specialization as well as making strategic investments in flexible automation.

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New Equipment Ensures Effective Dock Operations

October 11, 2017 · From vehicle restraints and levelers to safety systems, dock equipment is making strides to deliver even higher levels of productivity, safety and control.

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60 Seconds with John Santagate, Research director for service robotics at Manufacturing Insights

October 10, 2017 · Modern Materials Handling staff sat down with John Santagate, Research director for service robotics at Manufacturing Insights to talk about the current state of the industry.

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Lift truck operators: Drivers of change

October 3, 2017 · For all the advances in lift truck technology and fleet management, operators will always be the heart and soul of a fleet. As manufacturers and equipment purchasers place more value on that piece, the role of the operator extends from design to daily use.

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IAM Robotics awarded first patent for warehouse picking robots

September 27, 2017 · Robotics industry moves further into robotics for warehousing and distribution applications

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E-Commerce Growth Drives Innovation in Automated Bin-Picking and Packaging

September 21, 2017 · Online sales show no sign of slowing and the growth is driving demand for fulfillment operations to pack and ship all those ordered goods. Watch three new innovative UR robot powered piece-picking solutions for e-commerce retailers developed by RightHand Robotics, Accutech Packaging and EuroSort.

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NextGen Supply Chain: The future is now on display

September 12, 2017 · Robots and Google Glass may be here sooner than you think, according to DHL

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Solving a $45 Billion-Dollar Per Annum Retail Problem with RFID-Reading Warehouse Drones

September 8, 2017 · By coupling airborne drones with smarter RFID systems, MIT researchers have developed a system that enables small, safe, aerial drones to read RFID tags in large warehouses, possibly making missing packages a thing of the past and saving retailers billions lost through faulty inventory records.

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Körber Acquires Supply Chain Software Specialists HighJump, Reinforces Its Business Area Logistics

September 2, 2017 · International technology group Körber reinforces its Business Area Logistics Systems with the acquisition of the US-American supply chain software specialists HighJump.

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Pack Expo Las Vegas expected to eclipse records

September 1, 2017 · Show producer PMMI projects record attendance and exhibitors, outlines new and returning features.

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ABI Research: Manufacturer adoption of collaborative robots is strong

August 31, 2017 · 13% have collaborative systems already, and another 15% expect to have collaborative robots at work within the next 12 months.

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Automation: What’s at the heart of your system?

August 30, 2017 · While automated equipment at today’s warehouses can be at the heart of their success, any single piece of automation needs to be balanced with upstream and downstream processes, raising the importance of software to sync the flow of work and ensure the heart of the system keeps ticking.

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The Essentials of Dock Maintenance

August 25, 2017 · Overlook the condition of your docks, and you will pay a price. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It can be as straightforward as inspect, clean, lubricate, adjust and document—and you can save as much as 18% in maintenance costs.

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Iceland Food Delivery Takes Off With Leading E-Tail

August 23, 2017 · Flytrex drone delivery system has been deployed in Reykjavík, Iceland, delivering online food orders across the city.

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Randstad Report: 76% of U.S. workers do not fear automation

August 18, 2017 · Only 14% of worry automation will take their job, nearly one-third (30%) say they think automation will make their job better.

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Expectations and Future Last Mile Delivery Logistics

August 1, 2017 · While various futuristic delivery options are being developed and tested, they're not yet trending, but keep your eyes on them for the future, especially when parcels can be delivered by autonomous vehicles or drones, that will change the last mile delivery game considerably.

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Australian team wins Grand Championship at 2017 Amazon Robotics Challenge

August 1, 2017 · Contestants were awarded $270,000 in prizes to support continued innovation within the robotics and automation community.

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IDTechEx research explores how mobile robots will transform materials handling

July 31, 2017 · From forklifts to mobile picking robots to automated last-mile delivery, new technologies will either perish or they will reshape the industry.

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