Tag: supply
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DHL and AutoStore expand partnership to further automate global warehousing
DHL Supply Chain, one of the world’s largest contract logistics companies, and AutoStore, a robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, are expanding their partnership in a move set to further automated warehouse operations on global scale. DHL Supply Chain, already involved in nine operational AutoStore warehouse projects with four more in…
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To What Degree Should You Outsource Your Logistics?
Unless you offer a solely digital-based product or service, logistics will need to be factored into your business plan. For the most part, it’s easy to use third parties for a great number of these services. For example, you might use a third-party courier service to deliver your custom products to clients. But that’s not…
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Apptronik says its humanoid robot will ‘redefine the future of work’
Apptronik, a developer of general purpose robots designed to change the way we live and work, has unveiled Apollo, which it says is “the world’s most capable humanoid robot”. Designed to transform the industrial workforce and beyond in service of improving the human experience, Apollo is the first commercial humanoid robot that was designed for…
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McCoy’s Building Supply brings in Badger robots to help operate stores
Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and specialist in retail automation, is rolling out in-store robots at McCoy’s Building Supply to elevate operational efficiencies and bolster customer-service excellence following a successful robotics pilot. As a result, Badger Technologies multipurpose, autonomous robots empower McCoy’s stores to detect out-of-stock (OOS) and incorrectly priced products with more…
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Kivnon partners with TAP for warehouse robot distribution
Kivnon, a producer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), has announced that TAP Group, a provider of industrial solutions, will be distributing Kivnon AGVs and AMRs. Kivnon designs, manufactures, and implements automated guided vehicles (AGVs/AMRs) for a wide range of markets, including automotive, food, aerospace, and retail applications. Its products include…
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4 Tips for Businesses to Tackle Supply Chain Disruptions
You know the old saying, “expect the unexpected?” Well, when it comes to supply chain disruptions, that saying couldn’t be truer. You’re running a thriving business, everything seems to be sailing smoothly, and then BAM! A supply chain disruption hits you like a curveball, leaving you scrambling to find solutions. You’re not alone.
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Associated Food Stores selects Symbotic to implement warehouse automation system
Associated Food Stores (AFS), a provider of groceries and other goods and services to independent retailers in nine Intermountain states, and Symbotic, a developer of AI-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, have entered into a commercial agreement to implement Symbotic’s robotic warehouse automation technology in AFS’ Utah distribution center. Symbotic says its end-to-end automation…
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Wiferion launches compact wireless charging system for small mobile robots
Wiferion, an energy solution supplier powering mobile robots and autonomous industrial vehicles through wireless charging, introduced its new inductive etaLINK 1000 charging system to the US market, making its successful wireless charging technology available to smaller robots for the first time. The new mobile charging unit integrated into the robot measures just 160 mm –…
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Ouster expansion supply agreements with May Mobility for autonomous vehicles
Ouster, a provider of high-performance lidar sensors, and May Mobility, a developer of autonomous vehicle technology, are expanding their supply agreements to provide lidar sensors for May Mobility’s autonomous vehicle solutions. These expansions include a binding commitment for a combined purchase of over one thousand Ouster OS1 and Alpha PrimeTM VLS-128 sensors through 2024 to…
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DHL to install 5,000 Locus warehouse robots across multiple sites
DHL Supply Chain, the world’s largest logistics provider, says it will expand its partnership with Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The expansion will increase DHL’s use of Locus AMR robotics within its supply chain operations. As part of this new partnership, DHL Supply Chain will deploy 5,000 Locus Origin AMRs across…