Topic: DHL Supply Chain

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DHL Supply Chain accelerates automation deployments with SVT Robotics SOFTBOT platform

March 30, 2026 · DHL Supply Chain is deploying SVT Robotics’ SOFTBOT platform 12 times faster across its global warehouse network, expanding its cobot usage for logistics tasks.

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DHL Supply Chain announces alliance with Robust.AI for logistics automation in Mexico

December 3, 2025 · DHL Supply Chain and Robust.AI announced an alliance, which will see Carter cobots deployed in DHL’s Latin American operations, beginning with retail locations in Mexico.

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NextGen Supply Chain Conference submission deadline extended to June 6

June 2, 2025 · Speaker abstract and award applications were extended to June 6 for the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference, which will be held Oct. 22-24 in Nashville, Tenn.

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DHL group signs MOU with Boston Dynamics for additional 1K robot deployment

May 13, 2025 · DHL Group signed a MOU with Boston Dynamics for an additional 1,000 robotic unit deployment across DHL divisions, accelerating the company’s cross-business automation strategy.

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Boston Dynamics Stretch unloads shipping containers for DHL

April 11, 2025 · To help meet the needs of its customers, DHL Supply Chain partnered with Boston Dynamics to develop Stretch, a mobile manipulation robot for loading dock case handling.

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ForwardX deploys 20 AMRs for SF DHL, Luckin

January 17, 2025 · A fleet of 20 ForwardX Flex and Max AMRs are aiding person-to-goods order fulfillment at SF Supply Chain DHL’s distribution center for Luckin, serving 4,000 stores in China.

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Robot trends 2024: Humanoids, AI pique interest across robotics industries

December 18, 2024 · Robot trends in 2024 focused heavily on humanoids, artificial intelligence (AI), collaborative robots (cobots) and robotic deployments across industries.

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Robots picking & packing with precision

October 29, 2024 · In this Special Focus issue, examine how different types of robots and automation systems are involved in multiple phases of warehouse operations, including picking, packing and packaging.

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Robust.AI launches new Carter Pro collaborative mobile robot

October 16, 2024 · Robust.AI launched the Carter Pro collaborative mobile robot. The cobot combines AI and interaction models to create new levels of human-robot collaboration.

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2024 Robotics Application Conference sessions now available on-demand

September 27, 2024 · The 2024 Robotics Application Conference, a one-day virtual event, can now be viewed on-demand with sessions led by speakers from DHL, Plus One Robotics, Grey Orange and more.

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AWL deploys IDS Ensenso 3D cameras for DHL Rotterdam

July 25, 2024 · AWL integrated its RODE robotic depalletization cell for DHL eCommerce Rotterdam, employing two IDS Ensenso X36 3D cameras and AI image processing to segment and pick parcels.

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Orchestration: The Future of Supply Chain

April 1, 2024 · Digitalization is already delivering significant advances in productivity, speed and visibility to supply chain operations. Orchestration promises to build on and amplify those benefits.

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Robust.AI and DHL collaborate to deploy Carter cobots

February 1, 2024 · Pilot testing is underway at a DHL warehouse for Carter, a cart-picking cobot equipped with Robust.AI’s machine learning and AI technology.

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Supply Chain Digitalization Trends for 2024 and Beyond

December 4, 2023 · As we look ahead to 2024 and beyond, there are numerous advances that have the potential to drive further improvements in all aspects of supply chain management.

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DHL Supply Chain and AutoStore announce partnership expansion

November 8, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain is currently involved in nine AutoStore projects across Singapore, the U.S. and Germany, with four more in planning

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Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers bolster e-commerce fulfillment services

October 1, 2023 · A continued shift to remote work; the need for retailers to offer nimble shipping options; and the importance of warehouse operations to reduce inventory while increasing throughput are factors pushing laser-focused 3PLs to invest heavily in automation to make it all happen.

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Three Key Questions: How to know if you’re ready for goods-to-person technology

September 6, 2023 · If you’re considering a goods-to-person deployment, we provide three questions you’ll need to answer.

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2023 State of Robotics: Measurable performance and integration come into focus

June 5, 2023 · There were hordes of robots at ProMat 2023, but what are they doing for operations in terms of high-value applications, and how do they integrate to help material flow? To find out, we asked a few exhibitors about the top warehouse robotic apps and trends.

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For Carhartt, necessity is the mother of automation

May 15, 2023 · An iconic American brand is partnering with DHL Supply Chain to build out a network to meet soaring demand. It's also turning to flexible automation to optimize operations.

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Robotics: Enthusiasm is translating into investment

May 15, 2023 · This issue was designed to be a bit of a primer, a push to inspire those readers who’ve been on the fence, but are now moving forward on their plans to evaluate and apply some level of robotics and automation into their operations.

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Daimon Robotics, Galbot launch RobOmni to see how tactile sensing improves robot manipulation
Daimon Robotics, Galbot launch RobOmni to see how tactile sensing improves robot manipulation

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Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago

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Automate 2026: Industrial robots, humanoids, software systems and more from day two in Chicago
Automate 2026: Industrial robots, humanoids, software systems and more from day two in Chicago

Automate’s largest day ever draws huge crowds to McCormick Place