Topic: Warehouse

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DHL Supply Chain expands partnership with Locus Robotics

March 16, 2020 · The key component of this expanded partnership, according to DHL, is ten new, nationwide deployments of the Locus AMR solution, through and Expanded Multi-Site Services Agreement. Today, DHL Supply Chain has roughly 100 bots deployed in two locations, according to Jim Gehr, President, Retail, at DHL Supply Chain North America. Gehr added that with this announcement, DHL is targeting that number to be roughly 1,000 by the end of 2020.

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Soft Robotics solves costly e-commerce reverse logistics problems

March 11, 2020 · Innovative robotics pioneer Soft Robotics (Booth 3627) has announced the first robotic solution specifically designed for the handling of product returns.

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Precise Fine Positioning for Single and Double-Deep Racking

March 9, 2020 · SICK's new Rack Fine Positioning app and InspectorP 2D vision sensor provides a more efficient method to accomplish fine positioning tasks.

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6 River Systems rolls out enhancements to its mobile robot platform

March 5, 2020 · Waltham, Mass.-based 6 River Systems (6RS), a provider of collaborative warehouse solutions and subsidiary of multi-channel commerce platform Shopify, said today that it has rolled out various enhancements to Chuck, its collaborative mobile robot.

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Other Voices: 5 Innovative Ideas to Make Your Warehouse More Efficient

March 4, 2020 · ANdroid, automation, smart storage and good old-fashioned operator training can improve operational efficiency.

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Fetch Robotics introduces Workflow Builder for “instant”  warehouse automation

March 2, 2020 · Fetch Robotics announced the availability of Workflow Builder, the company’s new drag-and-drop development toolkit that allows shippers to implement flexible automation in existing manufacturing, distribution and fulfillment facilities.

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A look at how Amazon wins the war for talent

March 2, 2020 · Along with building out an unparalleled network, Amazon is investing in associates to win the war for talent.

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ABI Research: Installed base of machine vision systems in manufacturing to reach 100 million by 2025

March 2, 2020 · Advanced chipsets, software and standards to usher in next-gen machine vision technology.

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Amazon’s Highly Automated Robotic Fulfillment Center - Delivering Customer Preference Experience

March 2, 2020 · Visiting Amazon's Robotic Fulfillment Center, North Haven, Connecticut; the materials handling systems and robots are impressive, but what makes Amazon Amazon is delivering customer experience, you don't get that by automation alone.

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A visit to Amazon’s North Haven, Conn. robotic fulfillment center

February 27, 2020 · The robots are impressive, but what makes Amazon Amazon is delivering a customer experience. You don't get that by automation alone.

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RIA announces 2020 Board of Directors

February 19, 2020 · New and returning industry professionals pledge to guide and support the robotics industry in a time of rapid growth.

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Collaborative Multi-Bot Solutions Drive Efficiency and Productivity to New Heights

February 12, 2020 · Learn how collaborative autonomous mobile robots give fulfillment warehouse operators a powerful automation solution that increases worker productivity 2X – 3X, provide insightful business intelligence, and improve the overall workplace quality.

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Other Voices: The supply chain gets smarter with machine learning

February 5, 2020 · Machine learning automates the analysis of the overwhelmingly complex and diverse data generated across the supply chain.

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Warehouse/DC: The Changing Metrics of Retail Success

February 4, 2020 · Total sales still matter. But few other measures do as retail morphs. While many want to characterize e-commerce as a great destroyer, it’s actually a great creator, bringing retailers and customers even closer together.

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New Lift Truck Options Are Powering Productivity

February 3, 2020 · Fleet owners and forklift OEMs are exploring new options of motive power.

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Shopping for an E-Grocery Fulfillment Technology

January 21, 2020 · The surge in demand for e-grocery services creates both tremendous opportunity and serious challenges for grocers.

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HighJump and Locus Robotics roll out strategic partnership

January 14, 2020 · The companies said they will collaborate to facilitate the development of integration tools allowing for faster, seamless implementations to improve productivity and efficiency for shared retail and 3PL customers, as well as establish HighJump as a licensed retailer of Locus’s autonomous, multi-robot solution for warehouse fulfillment, too.

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Year in review: Top materials handling stories of 2019

January 8, 2020 · Digitization, connectivity, efficiency and customer demands continue to drive innovation.

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Digital Factory Revenues to Jump From $59B to $375B in 2030, Says ABI Research

December 19, 2019 · Report indicates "opportunities abound" for both the manufacturing sector and technology vendors.

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