Articles Tagged with ''robotics''

Study: 48% of robots shipped in 2018 were for food, beverage industry

The study shows 35,880 units were shipped in 2018, a 7% increase over 2017.
February 28, 2019
Robots shipped to North American companies in record numbers last year, according to a study released by Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Ann Arbor, Mich., in part with the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Study: Automation is key to retail’s future

Nearly all (99%) survey respondents admit to some kind of constant inventory problem.
February 28, 2019
Bossa Nova, a San Francisco-based data service provider for global retailers, announced new survey findings that uncover the chronic inventory problems affecting the retail industry.
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Study reveals top trends impacting supply chain management in 2019

Increased complexity will continue to challenge the industry in 2019, however, new digital solutions are reaching a level of maturity that warrants widespread adoption.
January 24, 2019
DHL Supply Chain, a Westerville, Ohio-based division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, shared the top supply chain trends for 2019.
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Report forecasts automation’s impact on U.S. workforce through 2030

Occupations not requiring a bachelor’s degree are a staggering 229% more susceptible to automation compared to occupations requiring at least a bachelor’s degree.
January 24, 2019
The Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program released by the Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C., analyzes the impact of automation on the U.S. workforce, examining data focused on the mix of industries, geographies and demographic groups nationwide.
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DHL Americas Innovation Center

DHL Americas Innovation Center to promote future of logistics

DHL Innovation Center will spearhead development of future logistics and supply chain solutions in the U.S. region.
January 24, 2019
DHL, Germany, announced plans to expand its global innovation footprint to the Americas by breaking ground on a new Americas Innovation Center in Rosemont, Ill.
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DHL invests $300M in robotics, IoT, AI, augmented reality solutions

The $300 million investment will employ technologies designed to address a diverse customer base, including e-commerce and omni-channel challenges.
January 24, 2019
DHL Supply Chain, a Westerville, Ohio-based division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, announced plans to deploy emerging technologies in 350 of its 430 North American facilities and transportation control towers.
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GIANT Food Stores to deploy robotic assistants

Marty is a tall gray robot with googly eyes that will soon be working alongside associates.
January 15, 2019
Following successful pilots that improved in-store efficiencies and freed up employees to better serve customers, GIANT Food Stores, Carlisle, Pa., introduced Marty, a new robotic assistant.
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Research: Technology innovation spurs growth in food & beverage processing & packaging equipment

Improved economic conditions in emerging nations, globally changing dietary preferences and a rising demand for nutritious and ready-to-eat food products are driving demand for food processors and boosting growth in the packaging equipment market.
December 12, 2018
Growth in the global food and beverage processing and packaging equipment market looks promising over the next four years, according to research revealed by Frost & Sullivan, Santa Clara, Calif.
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