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Cracking the Code for AI in the DC

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This quest to master distribution has risen to the top of the list because customers (whether consumers or businesses) are demanding performance like never before. The warehouse automation market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of approximately 14% and be worth USD 30 billion by 2026. AI holds the promise for big gains.

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Logistics Property Scheme Kick-off

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Detailed planning is in place for two large units of 193,000 sq ft and 359,000 sq ft and capable of delivery in 2026. Our capacity at Meaford to deliver a significant volume of additional space, with both detailed and outline planning in place, also positions us to meet the future demands of Staffordshire’s diverse customer base.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

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Apple establishing $100M distribution center in Hendricks County. Applications are due by July 2021, with the program looking to reduce deforestation between 2022 and 2026. The distribution hub will be operated by XPO Logistics Supply Chain, which has already started hiring. Truck driving shortage impacting cost of goods.

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IKEA picks Limay-Porcheville for port-centric DC

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This new customer distribution centre will boost IKEA’s growth, in addition to promoting its goal to develop its activity on the basis of sustainability. Entry into service is scheduled for 2026. It will serve a huge area ranging from Greater Paris for the vast majority of deliveries to areas in western France.

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Locus Robotics attracts $117m funding

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Locus Robotics , a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfilment and distribution warehouses, has attracted more than $117m (£97.6m) in Series F funding, led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and G2 Venture Partners.

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WMS drives growth at auto salvage firm

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Having invested £4million in a new 30,000 sq ft distribution centre at the start of the year, Charles Trent also ensured that an architecturally robust, highly flexible and easily configurable WMS was part of the digital infrastructure. Full traceability like this is a real benefit in a variable business such as ours.”.

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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

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I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. A couple of KNAPP’s prominent, publicly-stated projects include Walmart’s recently opened next-generation fulfillment center in Joliet, IL and Zalando’s recently commissioned 140,000 m2 distribution center. Contact us for more information.