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Drones in Supply Chain

ModusLink Corporation

The Autonomous Mobile Robot Market Is Taking Off Like A Rocket Ship. Smart packaging. An exploration of warehouse automation implementations: cost, service and flexibility issues. Academic paper. 2019, March 11). 2016, June 06). DHL employs robot as picker’s best companion. Retrieved from DHL.com. 2020, November 18).

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Drones in Supply Chain

ModusLink Corporation

The Autonomous Mobile Robot Market Is Taking Off Like A Rocket Ship. Smart packaging. An exploration of warehouse automation implementations: cost, service and flexibility issues. Academic paper. 2019, March 11). 2016, June 06). DHL employs robot as picker’s best companion. Retrieved from DHL.com. 2020, November 18).

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With Crisp, ZURU Group builds a playbook for on-shelf success

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Founded in 2003, ZURU has expanded from its Kiwi roots to become a powerhouse in the toy industry worldwide, boasting a broad and dynamic portfolio ranging from seasonal summer staple Bunch-O-Balloons to the global sensation Mini Brands. Welcome to the world of ZURU Group.

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5 Factory Uses for Sensors You Might Not Expect

DELMIA Quintiq

In 2003, the retail giant began a “slap and chip” program to place RFID tags on all of their pallets and case packs. Plus, assuming your facility provides employees with key cards or fobs, tags and readers automatically help you track traffic flow in and out of controlled or out-of-bounds areas. Walmart provides a cautionary tale.

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5 Factory Uses for Sensors You Might Not Expect

DELMIA Quintiq

In 2003, the retail giant began a “slap and chip” program to place RFID tags on all of their pallets and case packs. Plus, assuming your facility provides employees with key cards or fobs, tags and readers automatically help you track traffic flow in and out of controlled or out-of-bounds areas. Walmart provides a cautionary tale.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), which has been conducting an annual survey on Mother’s Day spending since 2003, as more people are getting vaccinated and stimulus checks are being distributed, consumers are going all out for moms this year.

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Amazon–Robots Roam the Warehouses

Operations and Supply Chain Management

As part of its effort to speed orders to customers, Amazon has tested its own network of shipping trucks, enlisted yellow cabs for one-hour delivery and is developing aerial drones to drop packages at customer doorsteps. It is expected to open a Manhattan storefront for same-day package dispatch, returns and pickups.