Shopify set to acquire 6 River Systems for $450 million
September 10, 2019
Ottawa-based Shopify, a multi-channel commerce platform, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Waltham, Mass.-based 6 River Systems, a provider of collaborative warehouse solutions. The purchase price is $450...
Honeywell Helps Apparel Logistics Group Triple Daily Output From Its Ecommerce Distribution Center
September 5, 2019
Honeywell Intelligrated's technology and technical support services will help The Apparel Logistics Group expand its e-commerce parcel shipping capability, increase productivity at the shipping dock, ensure order accuracy and expand...
Locus Robotics Announces Technology Partnership With RightHand Robotics
May 22, 2019
Locus and RHR will give a preview of their multi-stage fulfillment solution at Manhattan Associates' Momentum Conference 2019
Manhattan Associates partners with warehouse automation solution providers
May 21, 2019
Manhattan Automation Network is a new program with five inaugural members: Kindred AI, Locus Robotics, Matthews Automation Solutions, Right Hand Robotics and VCO Systems.
Acceleration in Warehousing Costs Shaping Greater Efficiency and Technology Innovation
May 20, 2019
Constrained capacity, wages, and tariffs are driving warehousing costs higher while technology innovation is shaping the warehouse faster than ever.
Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center Automation Survey: More automation, please
May 15, 2019
Modern's 2019 automation survey proves that more warehouses and DCs than ever are interested and investing in automated materials handling equipment.
ProMat C-Suite Interview: Christopher Barber, CEO of North America at GreyOrange
April 29, 2019
Unlike fixed automation, robots scale easily and layouts can be modified as needs change.
Locus Robotics Launches Hardware and Software Suite With Omnichannel Support
April 10, 2019
Innovation Award nominee now supports all aspects of fulfillment for retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels.
RightHand Robotics unveils next-generation RightPick2
April 8, 2019
RightHand Robotics, a leader in autonomous robotic piece-picking solutions, announced the release of RightPick2, the company's next-generation, integrated software and hardware product platform at Booth S2397.
AutoStore Announces Newest Distribution Partner, Kuecker Logistics Group
April 3, 2019
AutoStore partners with Kuecker Logistics Group, a turnkey systems integrator. They have experience in a diverse range of markets including solutions for e-commerce fulfillment, retail, wholesale, protein, cold chain, convenience...
Aiming to be the Amazon of On-Demand Manufacturing
April 1, 2019
Vendors enter the field, adding new networks for ordering custom parts and prototypes.
U.S. Department of Energy recognizes REI distribution center for energy efficiency
March 25, 2019
280,000-square-foot solar panels, 'hypershairs' for employees and robotic fulfillment technologies help cut energy costs and environmental impact.
5G & the Future of Connectivity: 7 Industries the New Wireless Technology Could Transform
March 25, 2019
The next generation of wireless technology could affect a wide range of industries, from manufacturing to transportation services to supply chain management.
RightHand Robotics partners with PALTAC Corp.
March 19, 2019
Agreement will lead to first RightPick deployments in the Japanese market
Taking a Look at Why Amazon Is Bringing Logistics In-House
March 14, 2019
Amazon's worldwide shipping costs were fifteen times higher in 2018 than in 2009, so you don't have to puzzle over the reason why they are looking at their own in-house transportation and...
FedEx Unveils Future Autonomous Delivery Robot
February 27, 2019
FedEx Corp. announced today a development in cutting-edge delivery solutions to meet the rapidly changing needs of consumers - the FedEx SameDay Bot - an autonomous delivery device designed to...
Modern’s System Report: Robots at GEODIS
February 12, 2019
The global 3PL turned to mobile collaborative robots to rev up its e-commerce fulfillment operations. One measurable
result: a 2x improvement in productivity.
Positive Human-Robot Relationships Will Power the Future Supply Chain Workforce
January 25, 2019
Technology is changing rapidly, and humans need to accept their robot counterparts, and the modern factory must quickly align itself to the cultural change forced upon it by the advances...
RightHand Robotics Picking Up Where Amazon’s Kiva Systems Left Off
December 19, 2018
RightHand Robotics, a Somerville, Mass-based company founded in 2014 by Leif Jentoft and Yaro Tenzer, closed a $23 million Series B round for its RightPick robotic piece-picking technology.
RightHand Robotics raises $23M in Series B funding
December 19, 2018
RHR intends to use the funds to expand business and technical teams and broaden its suite of product applications in support of the company's growing customer base.
