Technology: Page 88
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Robots, drones find solution for the last mile and emergency delivery
UPS, CyPhy and Starship enterprises are vying to be the first drone technology to gain a foothold in the Last Mile delivery service.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 24, 2016 -
What BlackBerry's entrance to tracking system market means
BlackBerry says its radar-enhance tracking system sends information in real time and is easy to install.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 24, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Justin Sullivan via Getty ImagesTrendlineRetail Supply Chains
Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.
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Report: Industry to see wearable scanner technology shipping triple by 2021
By 2021, the supply chain will see a large adoption of wearable scanners.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 23, 2016 -
Report: Reduce lifecycle costs through increased collaboration
Implementing Product Lifecycle Technology can help companies with a set list of suppliers reduce costs through increased visibiility and communication features.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 23, 2016 -
Obama administration reveals guidelines for self-driving cars
The guidelines were a necessary first step to allow and regulate driverless interstate travel and provide safety standards.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 23, 2016 -
Facing worker shortage, IN manufacturers get creative
Subaru and Vincennes University offer high job prospects for select graduates.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 23, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Logistically Minded: Roboats, freight slump and break-ups
Skim through this week's technologies, indices, distribution centers and M&As.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 23, 2016 -
Report: How automation will revolutionize the supply chain
The combination of automated picking, additive manufacturing and self-driving vehicles promises to facilitate demand-driven supply chains.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 21, 2016 -
Roboat automated technology to debut in Amsterdam's canals
Are self-driving boats the next disruptors for the logistics industry?
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 21, 2016 -
UPS nods to global nature of innovation with 3D printing expansion
The shipper announced a new additive manufacturing factory in Singapore, to facilitate the logistics of innovation for clients.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 20, 2016 -
Robots learn to sew, cook
Sewbo and Zume are two examples of companies training robots to perform artisan tasks.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 15, 2016 -
Chicago-based project44 pushing tech advances with $10.5M funding round
CEO Jett McCandless and President Tommy Barnes identified the need for a more efficient logistics application in the LTL industry.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016 -
Report: Companies increase ROI on warehouse space by combining technologies
AS/RS and layer picking systems, when combined, can take advantage of vertical space while automatically adjusting for seasonal fluctuations.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 11, 2016 -
Daimler, startup design drone-facilitated parcel delivery van
The German company joins the intensifying race to transform autonomous technology for an industrial purpose.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016 -
Report: Mobile technology boosts productivity at low costs
Mobile technology's portability, ruggedness and reliability facilitates millions in savings for every percentage point increase in productivity.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016 -
Oracle meeting supply chain shortcomings with LogFire buy
The company seeks to expand its reach into cloud storage applications.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016 -
Survey: Confusion over technologies deter adoption
Many respondents had never heard of or were unfamiliar with IoT and bots, leading the technologies to the bottom of the rankings.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016 -
GE bets on additive processes to cut supply chain costs
The company recently acquired two laser pioneers to boost its 3D manufacturing capacities.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 7, 2016 -
Report: Digital leadership bolsters industry growth
SAP and Gartner reports coincide that digital leadership is the new key to financial and workplace success.
By Geri Spieler • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why logistics startups are a hot investment
Technological expertise and an eye for inefficiencies drive new companies from innovation to acquisition.
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Global sales of industrial robots booming
Millions of robots will populate factory floors, alongside humans, by 2019.
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 2, 2016 -
Report: IoT sensors boost cold chain investments
Not all cold chains are equal: companies can save thousands by tailoring technology according to product value and loss rates.
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Logistically Minded: GDP, cold chains and augmented reality
Skim through this week's newly announced technologies, indices, distribution centers and M&As.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Cloud-based TMS vendors expand target market
On-premise systems are losing their appeal for small and medium enterprises.
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Freightos deal sets up largest freight forwarding marketplace
The company's Expedia-like system aims to digitize freight forwarding.
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016