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January 22, 2024 · The 3PL’s new facility in Asheville, Ohio, is a showcase for next-generation technologies, including robotics and automated packaging.
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October 1, 2023 · A continued shift to remote work; the need for retailers to offer nimble shipping options; and the importance of warehouse operations to reduce inventory while increasing throughput are factors pushing laser-focused 3PLs to invest heavily in automation to make it all happen.
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September 6, 2023 · If you’re considering a goods-to-person deployment, we provide three questions you’ll need to answer.
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August 2, 2022 · The paramount importance of 3PL partnerships.
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June 13, 2022 · The reinforcement eCommerce and omnichannel warehouse managers need.
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May 4, 2022 · A new Peerless Research Group report takes an inside look at how companies are investing in robotics, how they’re putting the systems to use, and what their future robotics plans include.
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March 2, 2022 · Warehouse and DC managers are feeling the pressure of e-commerce growth, high order volumes, as well as deep concerns around labor availability and international supply chain snarls. In response, our survey found that they’re ramping up spending for automation—but also spending more on their labor force to ensure an adequate pool of workers to keep goods flowing.
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September 20, 2021 · Locus Robotics, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, today announced that it has acquired Waypoint Robotics, a leading provider of autonomous, omnidirectional mobile robots which can move and handle larger payloads.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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July 23, 2020 · Already in full force before Covid-19 came about, the push to automate warehouses and distribution centers is expected to pick up as more companies look for ways to manage social distancing rules, remote workforces and other new challenges.
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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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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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March 3, 2020 · It’s not only the growth of e-commerce, but also the ever-tightening delivery timeframes that have logistics pros eyeing emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and the Internet of Things. The challenge is to determine which of these can alleviate concerns like spiraling transportation costs and pulling together final-mile delivery resources.
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March 2, 2020 · Logistics professionals now need to leverage diverse systems and new ways of thinking in an effort to improve carrier partnerships and increase speed and efficiency. With that in mind, the editorial staff of LM has put together a collection of features to help readers push that pace of change inside their organizations.
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North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down
