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Amazon executive offers to match donations to ALAN—for the next 24 hours
Amazon senior vice president offers to match contributions to the American Logistics Aid Network up to $25,000.

German university wins inaugural Amazon Picking Challenge
Robotic piece-picking system bests 27 teams from around the world to claim $20,000 prize.

Yaskawa Motoman announces partnerships with university teams for the Amazon Picking Challenge
Dual-arm robots donated to advance development of robot capabilities in e-commerce and material handling.

Survey asks: Need for green or need for speed?
Consumer preferences suggest businesses should reconsider chasing the Amazon model.

Research examines link between supplier performance and customer loyalty, which to address first
Study uncovers facts supporting rule of thumb; it costs seven times more to land a customer than to retain one.

What’s next for e-fulfillment
While we've been focusing on the warehouse, the next evolution in e-commerce is the last mile delivery and in-store fulfillment. It could be the break brick-and-mortar has been looking for.

Day three at Modex
Have I mentioned software?

200,000 products now offered with frustration-free packaging on Amazon
Initiative that began five years ago with 19 products now has more than 200,000 in easy-to-open, recyclable packaging.

Supply Chain Management: The holiday shipping wars
When it comes to e-fulfillment, it's not enough to pick and pack the order. We need to remember that the process isn't complete until the customer gets the order.

E-fulfillment: The opportunity in same day delivery
Our industry needs to listen carefully to our customers to stay ahead of the e-fulfillment game.

Automation: What we do matters
Materials handling and logistics are finally showing up as a corporate strategy. C-level executives are taking notice.

Industrial America makes a comeback
Companies are once again investing in manufacturing and warehousing. That’s a good thing for our industry.

Materials handling: The tide turns
Materials handling ain't glamorous, but a recent Amazon deal shows just how far we've come

Supply chain: Amazon is changing the rules of the game
The world's largest online retailer is a formidable competitor. But supply chains can make a difference.

Distribution Logistics: DCs in the crosshairs
Our industry is getting attention for all the wrong reasons.


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Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
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Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
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