order fulfillment

Conveyco and Geek+ Enter Into Strategic Partnership in North America

May 27, 2020

Conveyco Technologies, one of the premier order fulfillment and distribution center systems integrators in North America, announces their strategic partnership with Geek+, a global provider of smart logistics solutions that utilizes advanced robotics and artificial intelligence technologies, to help support organizations across North America. According to Interact Analysis, Geek+ is the No. 1 supplier of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the world with 10% market share.

AutoStore micro-fulfillment for e-commerce

New Product Technologies: January 2020

January 20, 2020

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A water treatment system, recyclable produce trays, an e-commerce micro-fulfillment solution and a lube-free hoist make up this issue’s roundup of new product technologies and solutions.

Albertsons Cos., Takeoff Technologies develop strategic partnership focused on future of grocery e-commerce

Micro-fulfillment centers bring together the proximity of brick-and-mortar stores with the automation capabilities of a large warehouse.

December 12, 2019

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Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, and Takeoff Technologies, Waltham, Mass., teamed up to collaborate on the future of grocery micro-fulfillment centers (MFC) to drive the future of e-commerce order fulfillment.

How Hänel provides Tetra Pak with continuous access to production parts

Hänel multi-function containers with flexible dividers and configuration options are ideal for coping with such massive inventories.

November 27, 2019

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Hänel Storage Systems, Pittsburgh, Pa., details how eight Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Modules helped Tetra Pak, Vernon Hills, Ill., efficiently provide much-needed replacement parts to its production facilities.

Food Marketing Institute, FitForCommerce release omnichannel benchmarking index

More than half of food retailers manage digital commerce and fulfillment internally, and 42% outsource the entire process to a third-party vendor.

November 1, 2019

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Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., and FitForCommerce, Short Hills, N.J., released what is said to be the industry's first exploration in how leading grocery retailers are meeting customer demands for digital and omnichannel shopping experiences.

Study unveils technological changes in logistics industry

The study projects that the industry likely won’t experience dramatic job loss over the next decade, though many workers may see the content and quality of their jobs shift as technologies are adopted for particular tasks.

October 29, 2019

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The UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education, Berkeley, Calif., released a study that details how the adoption of new technology can (and will) transform the way warehouses operate over the next 5-10 years.

Green Rabbit raises $31M to set standard for grocery, perishable food fulfillment

Green Rabbit’s proprietary supply chain technology automates the entire distribution, fulfillment and delivery process.

October 29, 2019

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Green Rabbit, Braintree, Mass., secured a $31 million minority investment from Guidepost Growth Equity, Boston, to add talent to its workforce and further develop its supply chain automation capabilities.

Tompkins Robotics partners with PULSE Integration

PULSE Integration leverages a blend of best-in-class digital and physical technologies to deliver customized, scalable supply chain solutions.

October 29, 2019

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Tompkins Robotics, Raleigh, N.C., announced a strategic partnership with PULSE Integration, Pittston, Pa., to deliver its t-Sort solution to help PULSE Integration’s clients streamline and improve fulfillment operations.

Schwan’s Home Service launches third-party e-commerce fulfillment program

Cygnus’ mission is to help more frozen food companies capture e-commerce opportunities by offering a nationwide 1- to 2-day ground shipping network.

October 22, 2019

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Cygnus Home Service, LLC, also known as Schwan’s Home Service, Bloomington, Minn., launched Cygnus Frozen 3PL, a third-party e-commerce fulfillment program.