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Using scalable robot solutions to optimize retail fulfillment

April 12, 2021 · Instead of purchasing large fixed capital, retailers find relief in minimizing both infrastructure changes and other financial burden by choosing an intelligent robot solution.

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Game-Changer: Warehouse management goes Cloud-first

March 8, 2021 · An overall push into the Cloud—along with the development of more flexible, scalable software—is making more logistics operations rethink their warehouse management software delivery options.

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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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Gap Inc. to Build Texas Distribution Center to Meet Digital Shopping Demand

February 24, 2021 · Gap to build new distribution center in Longview, Texas, to meet demand for digital shopping.

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Robotics Company Berkshire Grey to Merge With Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp.

February 24, 2021 · Robotics company Berkshire Grey has announced a business combination with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. The planned merger with the special-purpose acquisition company or SPAC will lead to a publicly listed robotics and automation solutions company.

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FANUC and Rockwell Automation Form Coalition to Address Manufacturing Skills Gap

February 23, 2021 · FANUC and Rockwell Automation said new apprenticeships will provide more people with fulfilling careers and help companies to bridge the demand for skilled workers.

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Halter CNC Robotics to Award Scholarship to Veterans and Active U.S. Military to Study Manufacturing Automation

February 23, 2021 · Halter CNC Robotics will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship to a U.S .veteran or active service member who wants to study manufacturing automation, engineering or robotics.

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Supply Chain Leaders Learn From Today’s Ecommerce Challenges to Provide Future Innovation and Growth

February 19, 2021 · The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated ecommerce demands to levels that weren't expected until 2025, so how can supply chain leaders get up to speed, and fast?

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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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Labor Management Systems Solutions Increasingly Important, Even With the Move to More Automation

February 17, 2021 · Labor management system solutions are different today than those a decade ago, they integrate with more systems, have mobile user interfaces, and use advanced analytics, they are increasingly important with the move to more automation.

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Ahold Delhaize USA Expands Micro-Fulfillment Capabilities

February 16, 2021 · Ahold Delhaize USA companies, including Peapod Digital Labs, tap Swisslog solution and AutoStore technology in new pilot of micro-fulfillment automation solution

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60 Seconds with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC

February 15, 2021 · Modern Material Handling editors sat down with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC to discuss Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and other related topics.

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Kwik Trip Takes a Fresh Approach to Bakery Distribution

February 15, 2021 · Kwik Trip automated order fulfillment in its new baking facility with a rapid, scalable automated order picking solution designed to meet rising demand and guarantee freshness for its bakery products sold at more than 700 locations.

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Warehouse Mobility Makes a Move

February 10, 2021 · Mobile devices are getting significant upgrades that will improve point-of-use and enterprise productivity. Advances range from the move to Android systems to a consolidation of form factors while trying out some new ones, and the debut of platforms that make the link to enterprise systems.

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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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In a First, Yearly Non-Automotive Robotic Orders Higher Than Automotive Orders

January 28, 2021 · Robotic Industries Association statistics on industrial robot arms also finds fourth quarter of 2020 was second-best quarter for robot orders.

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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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