Topic: Technology

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Report: Global Next-Gen Supply Chain Market to More Than Double to $75B by 2030

December 2, 2019 · Future of logistics to be driven by artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, AR, drones, 5G and robotics.

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Robotic unit orders show growth over last year

November 21, 2019 · Robotic Industries Association (RIA) statistics report more than 5% increase

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ACT Fulfillment invests in collaborative robots

November 13, 2019 · Inflexibility motivated the 3PL to explore a collaborative solution, leading to a ROI in five months.

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How mobile robots boost productivity

November 11, 2019 · While autonomous mobile robots can reduce the labor requirement that warehouse operators often struggle to fill, in many cases, AMRs are deployed to work alongside humans—­not in place of them. Find out why a Lockheed Martin warehouse that fills orders for aviation parts deployed mobile robots, and how they're viewed as helpers by their human co-workers.

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Pack Expo and Blessings in a Backpack feed more than 6,000 hungry kids

November 6, 2019 · 'Philanthro-bots' mobilized to help feed hungry kids across America.

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Other Voices: 10 Operational Steps to a Peak Season Home Run

October 29, 2019 · The best time to prep for holiday peaks is last year. The second best time is right now.

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Tompkins Robotics partners with PULSE Integration

October 29, 2019 · Partnership to offer fully modular robotic sortation solution ideal for retailers needing to ramp up for holiday or peak seasons.

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Columbus-based Vargo opens suburban Cincinnati office

October 24, 2019 · Company promotes Bart Cera to president, names new CFO and hires 11 new associates.

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Introducing Ware: Automating Warehouse Inventory Tracking with Drone Technology

October 23, 2019 · At Ware, we are building technology to help warehouses increase the efficiency of their operations so they can keep up with - and even dictate - the pace at which modern supply chains are evolving.

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Shopify completes acquisition of 6 River Systems

October 21, 2019 · The transaction adds 6 River Systems' cloud-based software and fleet of collaborative mobile robots called “Chuck” to the Shopify Fulfillment Network, accelerating its growth.

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CRAV.ai conference highlights collaborative robots, advanced vision and artificial intelligence

October 21, 2019 · Event to host more than 500 automation experts and and professionals who want to explore how to grow their business with the latest trends and innovations.

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SVT Robotics deploys pilot at Kenco Logistics Innovation Test Lab

October 11, 2019 · SVT Robotics demonstrated their software platform, and how it easily connects with enterprise software systems and robotics technologies, including the autonomous mobile robot from NextShift Robotics, also on display at the facility.

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RightHand Robotics establishes Japan entity

October 10, 2019 · The subsidiary will enable RightHand to better serve the fast-growing demand for robotic piece-picking in Japan and the rest of Asia Pacific.

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Automation ensures optimal freshness, minimal handling time of fresh produce

October 9, 2019 · Robotic automation solutions enable supermarket giant to optimize the picking of fresh produce.

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Manufacturing in the USA vs. China: AI could be the tipping point

October 9, 2019 · High labor cost and quick time-to-market have driven U.S. manufacturers to be more aggressive with the adoption of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

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Tompkins International announces strategic realignment

October 8, 2019 · New ecosystem provides clients with end-to-end solutions to meet changing market needs.

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Warehouse Drones: Real-Time Inventory Tracking by Air

October 4, 2019 · Aerial robots are enabling organizations to use employees more efficiently and improve inventory accuracy in a world where consumers want everything now.

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UPS Flight Forward Achieves FAA’s First Full Approval for Drone Airline Deliveries

October 2, 2019 · The Federal Aviation Administration last week granted approval for UPS to operate unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver parcels on university and hospital campuses.

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Research from Interact Analysis outlines potential challenges ahead for warehouse automation market

September 27, 2019 · Report predicts double-digit growth for 2019 and 2020, headwinds expected in 2021. Service, maintenance and aftermarket sales will become an increasingly important part of system integrators' business models.

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Körber Acquires Majority Stake in Cohesio Group

September 25, 2019 · The Australian-based company is a leading integrator of voice-directed and autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) solutions for logistics.

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