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GEODIS maximizes flexibility and minimizes touches
The 3PL’s new facility in Asheville, Ohio, is a showcase for next-generation technologies, including robotics and automated packaging.

Data Capture: Bar coding’s new friends
Bar coding remains the central technology for data capture, with new wearables and handheld form factors to boost productivity. But RFID momentum is building, and a range of real-time location technologies can complement handheld data collection.

Sagawa Express partners with Sumitomo and Dexterity on robotic truck loading in Japan
Sagawa Express, a leading logistics and delivery service provider, will begin harnessing Dexterity's AI technology to power robots capable of loading trucks with randomized boxes.

60 Seconds with Diego Vega from the Hanken School of Economics
Modern's editor sat down with Diego Vega, Associate professor, supply chain management and social responsibility at Hanken School of Economics to discuss humanitarianism and education.

Mark Moffat appointed as CEO of IFS
Moffat takes over from Darren Roos who has been appointed as chair of board for global ERP, EAM and service management software provider.

Cobot as key ingredient for palletizing efficiency
Collaborative robot enables new palletizing automation for Bob’s Red Mill, hitting the whole grain manufacturer’s needs for speed and safety. Warehouse robotics provide efficiencies in the warehouse.

Michael Larsson appointed president of Dematic and member of KION Group’s board
Larsson, a 35-year veteran of industrial automation and robotics, succeeds Hasan Dandashly, who has retired from the company.

GoBolt begins roll out of Instock’s robotic AS/RS solution
Technology and logistics service company GoBolt's first deployment of the goods-to-person solution will be at its Toronto fulfillment center, with plans to deploy it to further sites in its network.

ELOKON promotes Mark Stanton to President & General Manager for North America
Material handling specialist to lead overall operations throughout U.S., Canada and Mexico for the automated forklift safety and fleet management system company, with Alex Johns taking over as vice president of sales

enVista and Softeon forge alliance for warehouse management software deployments
Under partnership, companies can tap the combined strength of Softeon’s technology with enVista’s implementation expertise.

Daifuku Wynright rebrands as Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation
Warehouse automation company rebrands around globally known Daifuku name

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RMS Omega Technologies acquires systems integrator ScanOnline
RMS Omega expands technical and managed service offering with the acquisition of ScanOnline, which will retain its brand identity.

GreyOrange closes on $135 million in growth financing
Funding will further accelerate GreyOrange’s growth and industry defining leadership in automation within the warehouse fulfillment and retail markets

Robotize partners with RAM Solutions in North America
RAM will help deploy AMR solutions from Robotize

Jungheinrich provides ASRS solution for Güde
Automated small parts warehouse solution for Güde will use two Jungheinrich STC storage and retrieval machines, with 12,480 container storage locations in two aisles.

Micropsi Industries names B2B software leader Gary Jackson as CEO
Founder Ronnie Vuine remains responsible for advancing the company’s AI-powered vision system.

Mujin concludes Series C Extension round securing $18 million
Additional funding opens path to global expansion for intelligent robotics provider Mujin, and increased operational efficiency for Japan Post.

GreyOrange and Hai Robotics dynamic partnership addresses automated robotic fulfillment
GreyOrange software together with Hai Robotics bots take aim at increased throughput, storage density and agility. In just two years, the partners have completed more than 10 projects together.

Global survey highlights rise of technology-infused supply chains
52% of companies host enterprise applications in the Cloud; 76% anticipate AI integration in supply chains by 2026, according to report from enterprise labeling cloud software company Loftware.


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