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Why it’s Time to Bring Automation Tools in to Assist Your Work Communication and Revenue Streams

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Automation tools and software have moved on hugely over the last year. Whereas, until recently, they’d been generally viewed warily as elements that could depersonalize a business’s processes and create a disconnect with clients, now, they’re smart, intuitive, AI-enriched solutions that can be used to enhance every aspect of the customer experience and boost revenue.

On top of this, the latest array of automation tools can help your workforce communicate better, both within teams, departments, and enterprise-wide, upping productivity and helping your business to run as slickly and cost-effectively as possible.

The coming year is the perfect time to bring automation tools on board your organization – you may be surprised by the positive impact they’ll have on your systems, workflow, and – crucially – your business’s bottom line. [Read more…] about Why it’s Time to Bring Automation Tools in to Assist Your Work Communication and Revenue Streams

Addverb and Velociti Alliance partner to automate grocery intralogistics

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Automation solutions provider Addverb has agreed a new partnership with leading technology solutions provider Velociti Alliance to “bring innovative futuristic warehouse automation and robotics to the convenience store and grocery supply chain”.

Addverb’s comprehensive portfolio of Mobile Robots, ASRS, Picking Technologies, and Software, integrated with Velociti Alliance’s solutions, will enable wholesale distribution centers and warehouses to increase storage capacity and pick throughput.

As businesses continue to navigate labor and staff shortages, integrated automation solutions with Quadron, Addverb’s Carton Shuttle, and Medius, Addverb’s Multi-Level Shuttle, combined with goods-to-person stations powered by Concinity, Addverb’s WES software, can bring efficiencies up to three times more than conventional mechanized and manually operated warehouses. [Read more…] about Addverb and Velociti Alliance partner to automate grocery intralogistics

Autonomous truck startup Einride raises $500 million in new funding

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Autonomous electric truck startup Einride has secured $500 million in financing, including both a Series C equity raise and a debt facility.

The debt financing, which is the largest asset-backed facility to date for heavy-duty electric vehicles, will provide transformative funding for Einride’s fleet of electric vehicles across the world.

The Series C provides a next step in the funding of new developments and deployments across Einride’s autonomous and digital offerings, as well as expanding Einride’s offerings to new markets and clients. [Read more…] about Autonomous truck startup Einride raises $500 million in new funding

How is AI Revolutionizing the World of Pest Control?

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AI is one of the top new technologies in the pest control industry, as published in the report, Artificial Intelligence and IoT-Based Technologies for Sustainable Farming and Smart Agriculture.

Currently, the agricultural sector is facing big challenges owing to changes in the global climate. Increased precipitations, droughts, global warming, and extreme weather events have endangered traditional production and caused outbreaks of pests where they once were unproblematic.

As seeds, plants, and soils are exchanged internationally, pests are proliferating in many parts of the world and causing problems like pesticide resistance, secondary outbreaks, and a reduction in host plants’ resistance. [Read more…] about How is AI Revolutionizing the World of Pest Control?

Jumpstart your commercial email marketing company: What are the steps to take?

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When a business wishes to expand its services, the most crucial tool to utilize is email marketing. It helps your business to take the right step towards the right direction.

Did you know that there are 4.8 billion people all over the globe that use email and this number is predicted to rise to 5.3 billion by the end of 2022?

As long as promotion and marketing of services and goods are concerned, email marketing companies are the ones that help all businesses. [Read more…] about Jumpstart your commercial email marketing company: What are the steps to take?

AutoStore accelerates international growth with new Singapore office

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Leading warehouse automation company, AutoStore, announces the opening of its new Singapore office.

The location will serve as the local hub for AutoStore in the Asia-Pacific region as the company positions itself to serve both local partners and clients, while adapting to meet the growing demand for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems in the region.

The new Singapore office builds upon the company’s existing presence in the area. [Read more…] about AutoStore accelerates international growth with new Singapore office

Pitney Bowes to install Ambi Robotics systems in US to support global ecommerce network

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Pitney Bowes, a provider of ecommerce solutions, has selected automated systems from Ambi Robotics.

The company has decided to install AmbiSort robots in ecommerce hubs within the US over the next five years.

The AmbiSort AI-powered systems will help Pitney Bowes speed parcel sortation to last-mile delivery providers on behalf of its ecommerce clients, while improving operational efficiency, accuracy and worker safety as parcel volumes continue to surge. [Read more…] about Pitney Bowes to install Ambi Robotics systems in US to support global ecommerce network

AutoStore sells 600 robotic systems for warehouses

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DSV, a large-scale Danish transport and logistics company, is expanding its position in the third-party logistics market through the use of AutoStore technology.

Implemented by Element Logic, the system uses AutoStore robotics and Element Logic’s proprietary software to provide a leading solution for e-commerce players.

The solution is being implemented in nine countries and represents AutoStore’s 600th system implementation. [Read more…] about AutoStore sells 600 robotic systems for warehouses

AutoStore unveils Innovation Hub to test and replicate variety of supply chain environments

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AutoStore unveils Innovation Hub to test and replicate supply chain environments including earthquakes and multi-climate simulations.

AutoStore, a robotic technology company, has unveiled its new Innovation Hub located in Karmøy, Norway, a pioneering new center for testing and replicating diverse in-store and warehouse environments.

As the suppliers of robotic storage and fulfilment technology for Puma, Gucci and Asda among many global brands, AutoStore is experiencing a continued growth in revenue and clients. [Read more…] about AutoStore unveils Innovation Hub to test and replicate variety of supply chain environments

Cox Automotive acquires computer vision company Fyusion

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Cox Automotive has acquired Fyusion, a computer vision company and provider of immersive vehicle imaging solutions for automotive and other industries.

This acquisition will deepen the collaboration between Manheim – a Cox subsidiary – and Fyusion, which have worked together for years to give clients the wholesale industry’s best mobile imaging and condition capture tools in the Manheim Express app.

Steve Rowley, president, Cox Automotive, says: “Anywhere a car can be imaged, we believe the new technologies that Cox Automotive and Fyusion create together will translate to big benefits for our clients across the auto industry. [Read more…] about Cox Automotive acquires computer vision company Fyusion