Topic: Logistics

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Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2017

December 28, 2017 · The industry's momentum continues to build, even as it changes shape to adapt to technology; acquisitions across technology competencies have heralded the arrival of Consolidation 2.0, while automation and cybersecurity shake up the way players throughout the supply chain do business.

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New Supply Chain Technology Best Practices

October 18, 2017 · New breakthrough developments, such as drones and driverless vehicles, seem to be everywhere.

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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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MHI announces plans for new Solution Center at Modex 2018

May 15, 2017 · Modex 2018 to feature first-ever Smart City Logistics and Connected Supply Chain Solution Centers.

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Intelligrated’s Matt Wicks elected to Robotic Industries Association board of directors

March 14, 2017 · Robotics expert brings expertise in high-growth distribution and fulfillment markets.

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SencorpWhite names Chris Lingamfelter president of White Systems

February 8, 2017 · Initial focus will be industrial storage and retrieval hardware and software business before expanding into integrated systems.

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AlixPartners examines automation in manufacturing and logistics management

February 7, 2017 · In a new “manufacturing outlook” report focusing on the automotive and industrial sectors, AlixPartners observes that many of the labor-cost advantages associated with near-shoring may be lost if companies fail to spend more on automation in the future.

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Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2016

December 23, 2016 · For all the political turmoil across the globe, 2016 was by all accounts very good for the supply chain, which saw acquisitions, investments, technological advancements and record growth.

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Fast Deliveries to Grow by 40 percent Year-on-Year Until 2025, Says New Study

October 21, 2016 · Management consultants at McKinsey & Company, maintain that the parcel market in the U.S. is set to double by 2025, with Same-day delivery and instant delivery to accounting for one-fifth of the demand. Furthermore, a new study reveals that one in two customers is willing to pay extra for faster delivery.

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Parcel pricing may be set to surge, says new study

October 21, 2016 · Management consultants at McKinsey & Company, maintain that the parcel market in the U.S. is set to double by 2025, with Same-day delivery and instant delivery to accounting for one-fifth of the demand.

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Report forecasts growth in automated truck loading systems

August 24, 2016 · Report highlights key factors influencing the growth of the ATLS market.

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DHL challenges smart minds to develop innovative robotics and green solutions

June 15, 2016 · Visionaries invited to submit ideas for self-driving delivery carts or sustainable logistics concepts.

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SSI Schaefer acquires a majority shareholding in robotics specialist RO-BER

June 3, 2016 · Strategic partnership with gantry robot manufacturer to increase expertise at SSI Schaefer.

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New trends revealed in DHL’s ‘2016 Logistics Trend Radar’

April 25, 2016 · Self-learning or "machine-learning" systems – is one of 26 key developments highlighted in DHL's 2016 Logistics Trend Radar

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IDC supply chain predictions foretell widespread transformation

December 17, 2015 · The next four years are likely to see a re-imagining of the manufacturing supply chain amid changing customer demands and technological innovation.

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