Topic: Logistics

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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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Waymo and Ryder Partner to Scale Autonomous Truck Maintenance Nationwide

August 19, 2021 · Waymo will use Ryder's network of 500 maintenance facilities across the U.S. for its growing fleet of autonomous trucks. It is also building a transportation hub in Dallas.

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FM Logistic to Operate Fulfillment Center for Robotic Truck Firm BALYO

July 8, 2021 · FM Logistic will operate a global technology center for BALYO, which designs and develops technologies to convert lift trucks into autonomous mobile robots, southeast of Paris.

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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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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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A3 Plans Return to In-Person Events With October Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference

May 28, 2021 · The Association for Advancing Automation named FedEx as title sponsor for its return to live events with the AMR & Logistics Conference in Memphis in October 2021.

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Mech-Mind Robotics Raises Series C Funding for AI Plus Industrial Automation

May 19, 2021 · Mech-Mind Robotics, which provides computer vision systems for industrial applications, said it has raised $100 million to date. The startup plans to expand its offerings.

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Raymond Corp. Unveils Intralogistics Portfolio Including Automation

May 18, 2021 · Raymond Corp. said its "end-to-endless" intralogistics suite for materials handling includes automated guided vehicles, software, and support services to enable greater visibility and efficiency.

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Mobile Industrial Robots Reports 55% Increase in Q1 Sales

April 29, 2021 · Mobile Industrial Robots said that its first-quarter sales increased significantly over the same period last year because of increasing automotive and electronics demand.

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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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Commercial Robotics Must Account for the Human Element, Interoperability, Says FedEx’s Aaron Prather

March 24, 2021 · Aaron Prather, R&D evangelist at FedEx, tells Robotics 24/7 what developers and vendors need to focus on for commercial success.

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FourKites and Tive partner up for integrated transit data-focused platform

February 22, 2021 · Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms, and Boston-based supply chain visibility services provider Tive announced that they have partnered up in an effort to provide an integrated platform for mutual customers that combines various types of in-transit data—beyond shipment visibility—that will give customers a more complete end-customer experience.

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FourKites’ report examines how yard management systems can provide increased value for shippers

February 9, 2021 · The report, entitled “The State of Yard Management: Industry Report 2021,” was based on feedback from 375 respondents in various sectors, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, retail and manufacturing, with a focus on how shippers in various sectors and approach specific pain points, among other topics.

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Global Logistics: Challenges in our changing world

February 8, 2021 · From strained global freight networks to rapid e-commerce growth, the logistics industry and its service providers around the world have demonstrated how flexible and systemically relevant they are as they keep the global supply chain flowing.

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2020 Virtual Summit Recap: Building in supply chain resilience

January 7, 2021 · This year’s summit helps attendees shake off the impacts of a difficult year and use digital transformation, risk management, reshoring and other tools to reimagine their operations for success in 2021.

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Port Logistics Group and Locus Robotics team up for robot deployment effort

December 14, 2020 · The companies said that this collaboration will augment warehouse productivity, order pick accuracy, and workplace ergonomics and safety.

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Project Verte heralds deployment of Six River Systems’ fulfillment services at Atlanta-based DC

October 5, 2020 · Waltham, Mass-based 6 River Systems (6RS), a provider of a provider of collaborative warehouse solutions and a subsidiary of multi-channel commerce platform Shopify, said last week it is working with Atlanta-based Project Verte, an e-commerce solution provider focused on helping brands grow and directly engage with customers, to support fulfillment activities at the Project Verte distribution center in Atlanta that fulfills orders for various retailers and brands.

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Q&A: Rick MacDonald, DHL Supply Chain, President, Retail Sector, North America

September 30, 2020 · Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Rick MacDonald, DHL Supply Chain, President, Retail Sector, North America, about varous topics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, final mile logistics, and Peak Season, among others.

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UPS takes a look at the future of e-commerce fulfillment

July 15, 2020 · One of the world’s largest parcel delivery services is redesigning its fulfillment processes to meet new challenges, inside and outside the warehouse.

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