Topic: Labor Productivity

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Determine If AutoStore Fits Your Operation with These 4 Key Questions

February 18, 2025 · AutoStore has become one of the most popular warehouse automation technologies based on its excellent density, throughput and availability. The innovative ASRS isn’t right for every business, but where it makes sense, AutoStore empowered by Swisslog’s SynQ software can deliver a solid return on investment. Here are four questions to help you determine if AutoStore is a good fit for your business.

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10 humanoid robot companies preparing for commercial deployment

February 13, 2025 · With AI advances improving simulation and deep learning, humanoid robot companies are preparing to deploy robots commercially for paying customers. Some have already begun.

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Gartner: Supply chain GenAI productivity rises at individual level, creates organizational complications

February 7, 2025 · A Gartner survey shows supply chain generative AI (GenAI) productivity rises at the individual employee level, but creates new complications for organizations.

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ProMat 2025: MasterMover to provide live demonstration of TOW300 tugger AGV

February 4, 2025 · At ProMat 2025 in Chicago, material handling automation provider MasterMover will showcase its TOW300 Tugger AGV with partner BlueBotics.

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Zebra Connect Fulfillment cobots pick up productivity

January 30, 2025 · Expanding its Symmetry Fulfillment platform, Zebra Technologies’ Connect Fulfillment cobots use a cart-based system coupled with wearable technologies to reduce underutilization.

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Zebra Technologies adds cart-based AMR to Symmetry Fulfillment

January 30, 2025 · Zebra’s cart-based Connect Fulfillment cobot integrate with Symmetry Fulfillment and wearable pick assist technology to help improve person-to-goods picking efficiency.

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Why Modernizing Your Distribution Center is Critical Amid Labor Shortages and SKU Growth

January 29, 2025 · As labor shortages and SKU proliferation put pressure on supply chains, modernizing your distribution center becomes essential to maintaining efficiency and supporting growth

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Boost Productivity and Storage Density with Swisslog’s Automation Solutions for Retail Fulfillment

January 29, 2025 · E-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment are becoming more labor-intensive, costly, and challenging as consumer demands rise and labor shortages worsen.

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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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Sincronia deploys DexoryView for pharmaceutical logistics

January 11, 2025 · After deploying DexoryView at its pharmaceutical logistics warehouses, Sincronia upskilled its workforce to analyze real-time inventory data from Dexory’s AI-enabled platform.

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Apellix unveils US1 commercial and industrial power wash drone

December 28, 2024 · The US1 power wash drone from Apellix builds upon the success of the company’s B1 cleaning drone, with updated navigation and fluid resistance backed by customer support.

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Brain Corp AMRs scan over 250 billion square feet

November 12, 2024 · After 19 million hours of autonomous operation across 37,000 AMRs enabled by BrainOS AI software, Brain Corp has covered 250 billion square feet of space globally.

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Dexory secures $80M series B funding to support global expansion

October 4, 2024 · DTCP’s Michael Rager joined Dexory’s board after the firm led an $80M series B funding round, raising a mix of equity and growth debt to support development and global expansion.

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Robots as mobile data platforms

September 25, 2024 · This Special Focus Issue examines how robots collect and analyze data to optimize warehouse processes.

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Dexory deploys inventory counting system for JAMCO GROUP

September 24, 2024 · Dexory’s North American expansion saw another deployment at supply chain logistics service provider JAMCO GROUP’s Laredo, Texas warehouse, helping improve safety and efficiency.

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Nokia AIMS automates inventory monitoring with AI-enabled drones

September 10, 2024 · Paul Heitlinger, general manager of Nokia AIMS, describes how AI-enabled software from Nokia Bell Labs powers indoor drone localization and a case counting inventory service.

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InTek CEO offers predictions on AI, autonomy for supply chains

August 27, 2024 · InTek Freight & Logistics CEO and co-founder Rick LaGore predicts AI and automation will impact the supply chain industry, helping alleviate labor shortages and disruptions.

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Seegrid’s AI, machine learning bring precision to automated lift trucks

August 19, 2024 · Seegrid’s Tom Panzarella and David Griffin explain how cameras, AI, machine learning, and deep learning enable autonomous lift trucks to pick and place pallets with precision.

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Mitsubishi Electric launches ARIA pre-engineered robot work cell

August 13, 2024 · Mitsubishi Electric launched its ARIA pre-engineered robot work cell, a small footprint, fully configurable offering with a broad array of options and preprogrammed software packages.

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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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