Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.06
March 22, 2021
…EMSNOW Publisher Eric Miscoll and Forbes and Entrepreneur writer Philip Stoten. The panel explored a future state of manufacturing where autonomous systems manage machines, factories, and even supply chains. This was the first time we had met, but we soon realized we had many ideas and ideals in common. Here are some highlights from that discussion and our vision of the future, as well as some of the challenges and barriers that sit between us and the future of autonomous manufacturing. The pandemic has been an accelerant for change in the manufacturing world, and particularly for digital transformation, exposing weaknesses…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.63
February 27, 2019
…by an already existing FedEx logistics ecosystem,” said Brian Philips, President and CEO of FedEx Office. “We are excited to bring this technology to address new markets and better support our customers. The companies who have provided feedback on its potential use have been instrumental in ensuring we are looking toward the future of e-commerce.” The FedEx bot will support retailers in several segments, and the first group of retail customers to view the prototype have recognized the value the technology can bring to their industries. “We are thrilled to be working with the talented teams at FedEx and DEKA…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.09
July 09, 2018
…round of negotiations,” says Smith. “Shippers have long memories.” Philip Damas, head of Drewry’s logistics practice, says that the new rate hike will not affect any shipper who has a “no new carrier surcharge” clause in their contract. However, medium companies and spot buyers who don’t prohibit new surcharges will definitely be exposed and face large, unexpected cost increases. “The ocean carriers who have just introduced this new emergency surcharge at the same time have a lot of explaining to do, and shippers will be suspicious about this coordinated response by carriers,” says Damas. “It’s a fact that fuel prices…
