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Amazon buys mechatronics firm to fold into robotics division
With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Savannah port tackles data visibility with new terminal operating system
The Georgia Ports Authority tapped Navis for an operating system as it prepares for continued growth.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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TrendlineAI in Supply Chain Management
Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.
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Equashield’s automated facility fulfills orders at ‘record pace’
The AI and machine learning technology at its production facility have helped improve accuracy, fill rates and product quality.
By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Isometric Technologies (ISO)Supply chain partners need a single source of truth. Here’s why.
Stop using untrustworthy data to make critical decisions for your supply chain.
Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Bosch to manufacture EV hydrogen fuel cells in South Carolina
The cells will power heavy-duty trucks as the automotive supplier goes “all in” on the alternative fuel source.
By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 9, 2022 -
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Chipmaker faces heightened scrutiny over China exports
Nvidia is navigating new licensing requirements as the U.S. takes a more active approach to protecting advanced technologies.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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NFI partners with Boston Dynamics to debut autonomous robot
The North America logistics provider will roll out a truck unloading bot in 2023 to supplement labor and improve employee safety.
By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Chewy opens third automated fulfillment center as shipping capacity grows
The pet supply retailer expects to ship a third of its outbound volume from automated facilities by this time next year.
By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 2, 2022 -
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Geodis to add 1,000 autonomous bots at warehouses
As e-commerce demand soars, the global transportation and logistics provider will work with Locus Robotics to expand its footprint significantly in the U.S. and Europe.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 30, 2022 -
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Kroger opens two new spoke e-commerce centers
The facilities in Illinois and Tennessee add to the grocer’s online delivery network in two new metro areas.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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Grocers have been slow to adopt automated fulfillment. That could change.
Inflation could renew grocers’ interest in upgrading their e-commerce operations, experts say.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 26, 2022 -
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Beyond Meat adds electric trucks to help power shipping network
The alternative meat company plans to scale EVs across operations over the next 5 years.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 24, 2022 -
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Gap opens Texas distribution center ahead of peak season
The facility will help the retailer process an additional 1 million units per day over the holidays.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 22, 2022 -
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Walmart touts faster inventory management thanks to augmented reality
The company has rolled out VizPick technology to 4,500 stores.
By Roberto Torres • Aug. 22, 2022 -
FMC considers mandate for shipping lines, terminals to share data
The agency is asking supply chain stakeholders for input on whether such an action would ease congestion.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 15, 2022 -
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Aurora delays autonomous truck launch following supplier constraints
The startup has struggled to find component suppliers and is pushing the rollout of its AVs to 2024.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 12, 2022 -
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Patent Pending: Ford floats drone-vehicle fleet, Walmart mulls mixing produce and dry goods shipments
Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they’re brilliant. Sometimes they’re funny.
By Max Garland • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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Clorox seeks ‘simpler and faster’ operating model to boost savings
Executives are targeting up to $100M in savings, though the initial transition will incur millions of dollars in costs.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 9, 2022 -
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FedEx looks to boost automated parcel sortation with robotics deal
Eight facilities already have Berkshire Grey technology, but FedEx is eyeing greater expansion.
By Max Garland • Aug. 9, 2022 -
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Walmart acquires omnichannel tech specialist Volt Systems
The deal comes with technology aimed at vendor management, seamless shopping and anticipating demand.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 9, 2022 -
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Air cargo carrier for UPS expands operations in bid for autonomous flight
Xwing says data collected on piloted flights will allow it to accelerate the certification process for its “Superpilot” aviation software.
By Max Garland • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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GM secures 3 more supply agreements to boost EV production
The automaker’s sourcing agreements were announced as the industry scrambles to secure battery materials amid tight supply.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 4, 2022 -
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A looming graphite shortage could snarl the EV battery supply chain
Lithium constraints have dominated headlines, but experts say a lack of graphite could soon create supply headaches for automakers.
By Kate Magill • July 28, 2022 -
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Rivian pulls back on customized orders as supply chain issues persist
The EV startup has struggled to scale production to keep up with demand.
By Emily Dreibelbis • July 26, 2022 -
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Tesla rewrites software to get around chip shortages
The semiconductor deficit has prompted the automaker to reduce the chips needed to produce a single vehicle.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2022
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