Topic: Ecommerce

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Kindred to Integrate SORT Robots With Hy-Tek E-Commerce Systems to Expand Order Fulfillment Capabilities

June 29, 2021 · Kindred said the integration of its SORT pick-and-place robots with Hy-Tek's materials handling systems will enable customers to more easily manage polybag e-commerce orders.

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Pitney Bowes to Deploy AmbiSort AI-Powered Robots in E-Commerce Network

June 24, 2021 · Pitney Bowes is responding to increasing e-commerce demand by rolling out the AmbiSort AI-guided sortation robots to more locations, starting with its hub in Bloomington, Calif.

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Amazon in Talks to Buy Stake in Autonomous Truck Startup Plus

June 22, 2021 · Amazon reportedly has placed an order for 1,000 autonomous driving systems from self-driving truck technology startup Plus and is in talks to buy a stake of as much as 20%.

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Automation Spreads in Supply Chains

June 21, 2021 · As robots multiply in warehouses and other facilities, operators need to know where to start, how to manage them, and what they should expect.

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AMR 101: Everything You Need to Know About Autonomous Mobile Robots

June 21, 2021 · Online sales will only keep growing, which means warehouses need flexible solutions to keep up -- this whitepaper will review what you need to know.

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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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6 River Systems Provides Chuck Robots to Enable Crocs to Optimize ‘Popup’ Fulfillment Center

June 2, 2021 · Crocs was able to reduce associate walking by as much as 50% by deploying 6 River Systems' Chuck mobile robots at a temporary fulfillment center as the footwear maker scaled up.

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Logistics, Manufacturing, and Robots: 5 Big Things to Know and Watch

June 1, 2021 · What are some of the key things that are driving the current push for robotics across numerous industries? How will more robotics in our workplaces change the current workforce?

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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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Robotic Deliveries Quadruple During Pandemic, Reports Starship Technologies

May 17, 2021 · Starship Technologies reported that its robotic deliveries have quadrupled worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, with demand particularly strong on college campuses.

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8 Types of Warehouse Robots by Application

May 16, 2021 · Depending on the task, the space and infrastructure available in the environment, and the need for flexible processes, there are different types of robots for every warehouse.

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E-Commerce Order Fulfillment Drives Growth in Robotic Lift Trucks

May 14, 2021 · Although robotic lift trucks are still a small slice of the market, the industry seeks to speed up processes while lessening the struggle of finding enough operators.

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How Amazon Robotics Helps Fill Orders, Create Jobs

May 9, 2021 · From its acquisition of Kiva, now Amazon Robotics, to its construction of fulfillment centers across the U.S., Amazon.com is leading e-commerce and creating jobs.

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NextShift Robotics Acquired by Warehouse Management as a Service Provider JASCI Software

May 4, 2021 · NextShift Robotics, which makes autonomous mobile robots, has been acquired by warehouse management provider JASCI Software and will be renamed JASCI Robotics.

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Attabotics Works With AltaML and Amii to Add AI Capabilities to Supply Chains

April 28, 2021 · Attabotics has partnered with two organizations in Alberta, Canada, to add AI, machine learning, and IoT to help customers be more proactive.

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Meituan Raises $10B to Develop Robotic and Drone Delivery

April 21, 2021 · Meituan has raised $10 billion, which the Chinese e-commerce provider said it will invest in developing autonomous delivery vehicles and drone services.

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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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Kroger Builds Grocery Fulfillment Center With Ocado Automation

April 19, 2021 · Grocery chain Kroger is building Customer Fulfillment Centers across the U.S. using Ocado's storage and robotics technology.

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2020 Autonomous Mobile Robot Research Study

April 16, 2021 · Research in this paper includes a detailed analysis of the global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive analysis.

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