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Boscov’s: Speed regained in retail distribution
A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment… Read more
Coles shops big for automation
The Australian grocery chain’s highly automated DC in Queensland brings labor efficiencies and safety gains in replenishing ambient goods to hundreds of stores across a sprawling region, while enabling more frequent replenishment and product availability for consumers. Read more
Automate 2025 to be held in Detroit, May 12-15, 2025, with 80% of exhibit space already reserved.
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First Supply partners with Exotec for warehouse robotics solution
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Join us on June 20 to discover how integrating wearables and AMRs can revolutionize picking productivity and operational efficiency in your warehouse and manufacturing environments.
Automate 2024 hit record of 42,895 registrants earlier this month in Chicago
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As a global leader in sensor technology, SICK’s expansion in Minnesota will enable the creation of more high-quality jobs in the technology and manufacturing sectors.
Hangcha Forklift Canada partners with EMU as forklift provider for Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Race
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Subsidiary of Hangcha Group and its exclusive Québec dealer prepare for Formula 1 race event to be held June 7-9.
First Supply partners with Exotec for warehouse robotics solution
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The Skypod robotics installation will consist of 36 robots, 43,000 storage bins, three picking stations, and three induction workstations.
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The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is battening down the hatches ahead of what’s predicted to be an “extremely active” Atlantic hurricane season this year
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ISM May Semiannual Report signals growth in 2024, at a reduced rate
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As was the case in its previous edition in December, the manufacturing and services sectors remain on diverging paths, to a certain extent, in May. One common theme the sectors share, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) May 2024 Semiannual Economic Forecast.
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