automation

Study: 3PL services among top manufacturing trends in 2019

Looking forward to 2019, some markets to keep an eye on entail plastic recycling services, 3PL services and sensors.

January 15, 2019

Thomas, New York, released its year-end Index Report, which reveals the top product and service categories buyers sourced online in 2018.

Study: 97% of organizations believe current last-mile delivery models are not sustainable for full scale implementation company-wide

The study revealed three in four customers would increase spend and be more willing to try new offerings in return for satisfactory online grocery deliveries.

January 15, 2019

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A retailer investment in last-mile delivery is needed to uncover new revenue streams, according to a study presented by the Capgemini Research Institute, Paris.

Study: 72% of retailers digitizing supply chains to enable real-time visibility

The study reveals many retailers are turning to outside expertise to help fuel their digital innovation.

January 14, 2019

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Nearly 72% of retailers are digitizing their supply chains to enable real-time visibility through tools like automation, sensors and analytics, according to research released by Logistics Trends & Insights, Atlanta, and American Global Logistics (AGL), Atlanta.

Industry 4.0 and the cold chain—Next generation of supply chain innovation

What makes Industry 4.0 different from previous industrial revolutions is the use of smart and autonomous systems.

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January 8, 2019

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Americold shares how Industry 4.0 and other supply chain technologies are in position to transform the way temperature-controlled products move from Point A to Point B.

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

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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.

Study: One-third of U.S. workers use AI on the job

The construction industry is the most aggressive investor in AI and will continue to be next year.

November 29, 2018

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More than 32% of U.S. workers are already exposed to some form of artificial intelligence (AI) in their jobs, with an additional 6% of workers using AI tools for the first time in 2019, according to a study produced by Optimized Workforce, Chicago.

Kroger, Ocado to build nation’s first high-tech customer fulfillment center

Kroger is investing $55 million to build the first shed.

November 20, 2018

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The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, and Ocado, UK, selected Cincinnati as the site for what is said to be the nation’s first high-tech customer fulfillment center (CFC).

Danfoss acquires AAIM Controls

With the acquisition, Danfoss moves to become a systems provider within industrial refrigeration.

November 19, 2018

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Danfoss, Baltimore, Md., acquired AAIM Controls Inc., a Waynesboro, Pa.-based supplier of custom-designed regulation and control automation solutions.

Study: Increased investment in automation benefits CPG companies

Cobots are the fastest growing segment of industrial automation.

October 25, 2018

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As automation increases in importance and usability in the manufacturing sector, collaborative robots (cobots), artificial intelligence and big data can be distinct drivers of investment and performance, according to a survey conducted by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, Reston, Va.

PACK EXPO 2018: Innovation in Action

October 22, 2018

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From Big data analytics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and artificial intelligence to machine learning, digitization and the cloud-based solutions, PACK EXPO International showcased innovation in action at this year’s tradeshow, Oct. 14-17 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

MHI recently announced the dates for ProMat 2019. ProMat 2019 will be held April 8-11 at Chicago's McCormick Place. ProMat is the largest international material handling, logistics and supply chain show and conference held in North or South America.