Topic: Robotics

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New IBM study addresses trucking’s future through a digital transformation

March 5, 2021 · The study’s key findings highlight just how much the digital transformation in trucking will impact the industry in the future.

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MHS and HAI ROBOTICS to provide goods-to-person robotic solutions in North America

March 3, 2021 · MHS and HAI ROBOTICS to provide goods-to-person robotic solutions in North America. Case-handling robots address demand for warehouse automation, complete with local support from MHS

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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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Locus Robotics announces $150 million Series E funding round

February 18, 2021 · Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, this week announced $150 million in Series E funding, led by Tiger Global Management and BOND. The round builds on support from existing investors including Scale Venture Partners and Prologis Ventures, the venture capital arm of Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate.

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Using Warehouse Robotics

February 17, 2021 · A major jump in e-commerce sales, ongoing supply chain disruptions, and the need for social distancing all push more companies to add robotics to their technology stables.

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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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Vaccinate warehouse operations with a new, post-COVID beginning

February 8, 2021 · As we begin to turn a coronavirus corner, it is crucial that supply chain leaders work to envision what the next normal will look like. They must plan on how best to position a new beginning in order to emerge healthy and competitive.

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When a TMS Isn’t Enough: Managing Transportation Technology Complexity

February 1, 2021 · A transportation management system provides the foundation for digitalization, but managing multiple complex systems to optimize operations can be a challenge. A 3PL partner can be the key to streamlining the technology needed to stay ahead.

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Can AI really boost your supply chain?

January 27, 2021 · Get the truth in our buyer’s guide, a roadmap to understanding what constitutes AI and how to use it to your advantage in supply chain applications.

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FourKites and Infosys herald new alliance focused on supply chain visibility

January 27, 2021 · Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms, and Infosys, a global next-generation digital services consulting services provider, said this week they have partnered up to form an alliance focused on accelerating the delivery of best-in-class supply chain process innovations and technology offerings.

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How 25 supply chain leaders improved productivity

January 22, 2021 · The business case for collaborative mobile robotics.

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Is now the time for robotic lift trucks?

January 8, 2021 · Though robotic industrial trucks are still a small slice of the market, expectations are growing for them as operations seek to speed up their processes while lessening the struggle of trying to find enough operators.

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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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What’s next: Implementing “touchless” DCs through advanced warehouse systems

January 6, 2021 · The ability to automate DC operations by employing AI technologies that include a closer convergence of WCS, WES and WMS solutions is on the horizon. Designing touchless operations that reduce the dependence on traditional labor sources will better position supply chains in their quest to provide an uninterrupted flow of goods and improved resiliency.

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Prologis report examines how automation can augment logistics real estate challenges

January 5, 2021 · The report, entitled “Automation and Logistics Real Estate #2: How Automation Can Help Navigate Urgent Supply Chain Challenges,” is the second in a series issued by Prologis.

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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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Report: Top ways freight technology will cut costs in 2021

December 7, 2020 · This report outlines technologies and services that will have a big impact on shipping businesses in 2021 and beyond.

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Locus Robotics reaches milestone of 250 million units picked as Black Friday nears

November 23, 2020 · Locus Robotics' robots now pick more than 10,000 units every 15 minutes, across sites of its global retail, industrial, healthcare, and 3PL customers

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NorthShore Care’s new application for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)

November 16, 2020 · NorthShore Care Supply is using AMRs to automate pick-to-cart processes, while still using the cart.

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