Topic: 3PL

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Locus Robotics heralds acquisition of Waypoint Robotics

September 20, 2021 · Locus Robotics, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, today announced that it has acquired Waypoint Robotics, a leading provider of autonomous, omnidirectional mobile robots which can move and handle larger payloads.

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Stord Raises Series D Funding, Acquires Fulfillment Works to Widen Cloud-Based Logistics

September 17, 2021 · With Fulfillment Works' facilities and direct-to-consumer experience, Stord said it is building out its supply chain network for high-volume, high-complexity customers in advance of peak season

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GXO Logistics Offers Warehouses Worldwide Contract Services, Automation

September 4, 2021 · Warehouses worldwide are coping with labor shortages and increased demand. GXO Logistics looks at warehouse automation as an ecosystem, says CIO Sandeep Sakharkar.

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Körber Builds First Automated Warehouse on Philippine Island for BigBlue Logistics

August 25, 2021 · BigBlue Logistics faced challenges including scarce labor, limited space, and the need for environmental sustainability. Körber is helping to build an ASRS for cold storage.

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OSARO Raises Series C Funding for Software-Defined Logistics Automation

August 24, 2021 · OSARO said it plans to continue its global expansion and to work with logistics customers to identify new applications for its software-defined automation.

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Berkshire Grey and FedEx Ground Team up to Streamline Small Package Processing

August 12, 2021 · FedEx Ground has deployed Berkshire Grey's new Robotic Product Sortation and Identification systems for handling thousands of small parcels daily at its facility in Queens, N.Y.

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3PL’s New Rack Supported Work Platforms Optimized for Autonomous Mobile Robots

August 6, 2021 · When called upon to design and install two separate rack supported work platforms for a third-party logistics (3PL) company's two warehouses, Ridg-U-Rak — one of the world's largest pallet rack and storage rack manufacturers — turned to their go-to solution provider for the elevated flooring: Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC®.

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Achieving Business Growth Through a Hybrid Technology Approach

August 6, 2021 · In the rapidly changing and unpredictable environment we currently find ourselves in, agility and adaptability are two of the most common drivers when it comes to business transformation.

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STORD to Build Fulfillment Center in Atlanta Using Locus Robotics

August 4, 2021 · STORD, which provides cloud-based, on-demand supply chain services, is building a new facility that will integrate Locus mobile robots.

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FLOW 2021: 6 River Systems’ annual supply chain conference

July 27, 2021 · Join fulfillment leaders and change-makers virtually for two days of supply chain sessions, networking opportunities and interactive workshops.

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InOrbit Joins MassRobotics and Supports Autonomous Mobile Robot Interoperability Standard

July 21, 2021 · InOrbit, which is in the Robot Operations Group, has joined MassRobotics and is contributing to the organization's efforts to get mobile robots to work better together.

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How to Get to Hyperlocal Fulfillment, Fast

July 12, 2021 · While micro-fulfillment centers have caught on for grocers, retailers and e-commerce firms are working to quickly establish networks for next-day or two-day fulfillment.

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Zebra Technologies is set to acquire Fetch Robotics

July 7, 2021 · According to Zebra Technolologies, Fetch features the largest portfolio of AMRs in the industry and offers seamless integration with warehouse and manufacturing systems without the need for changes to facilities or infrastructure.

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Geek+ Celebrates Sale of 20,000 Autonomous Mobile Robots Worldwide

July 2, 2021 · China-based Geek+ claimed that it is a leading provider of mobile robots and software for supply chain automation worldwide and plans to continue developing more systems.

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DHL Supply Chain Expands Agreement With Locus Robotics, to Implement 2,000 Robots Globally

June 2, 2021 · DHL Supply Chain is expanding its four-year partnership with Locus Robotics by doubling its number of autonomous mobile robots by the end of this year and adding more next year.

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Danish 3PL Automation Deployment Marks 600th for AutoStore

May 28, 2021 · Element Logic will help third-party logistics provider DSV roll out storage systems to e-commerce fulfillment centers in nine countries in a milestone for AutoStore.

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Vargo Agrees to Distribute OPEX Warehouse Automation

May 21, 2021 · Material handling systems integrator VARGO is partnering with OPEX Corp., which provides automated storage and retrieval systems and other warehouse automation.

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Third Wave Automation Announces Partnership With Toyota Industries for Material Handling Vehicles

May 19, 2021 · The application of machine learning for "shared autonomy" between robotic materials handling vehicles and human operators is key to next-generation productivity, says Third Wave.

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SoftBank Robotics and Berkshire Grey Build Automated E-Commerce Fulfillment Center in Japan

April 21, 2021 · Berkshire Grey is adding its AI-driven robots to help automate a 3PL facility in Japan run by SoftBank.

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Day 2 of ProMatDX has a heavy focus on robots

April 13, 2021 · Robots, robots, and more robots are the theme of the day.

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