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Happy 100th Birthday Mr. Robot!

Enterra Insights

Two of the most prominent examples of humanoid robots are Hanson Robotics’ Sophia (see the video below) and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas.” Automatons, of course, had been around for centuries; however, Simon asserts a true robot must meet the following guidelines: “A robot is an intelligent, physically embodied machine.

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What are Pick and Pack Services?

Kanban Logistics

In the dynamic world of eCommerce fulfillment, pick and pack services play a pivotal role in ensuring that products move seamlessly from the warehouse to a customer’s mailbox. Picking: The First Step The picking phase involves selecting items from the warehouse shelves to fulfill customer orders. population in just one day.

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Fishing for Supply Chain: How Red’s Best is Transforming Supply Chain Management

Kinaxis

In response to some challenges with provenance on their product, Boston-based seafood distributor Red’s Best created its own software to track where they get their fish, and where it goes once it leaves the warehouse. And that’s just one example. These are gems and usually what fishermen like to eat themselves.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

6 River Systems

Warehouse managers face numerous challenges, as well, such as the need to keep goods flowing in and out of the facility while enabling associates to practice social distancing measures. ” — Customer-Centric Supply Chain Transformation , Boston Consulting Group; Twitter: @BCG 34.