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Automating Cross-Border Transportation with Matt Silver

The Logistics of Logistics

We’re based in Chicago, and our primary focus is on building technology to automate cross-border transportation. There are a few differences, but it’s easy to pick up a load in Toronto and deliver it the next day in Chicago. Mexico is definitely more challenging. [13:00] [00:50] Introduce yourself and your company.

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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

The number of lines of less than case picking they were doing per day was rapidly increasing and they were worried that the ability to hit their next day service commitments, in an operation that was already tight, would be affected. Medline needed automation to keep up with the growth. What Were the Results? Throughput did increase.

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Warehouse Automation

Camelot 3PL Software

Much of the warehouse consists of an automated conveyor system for big-box store distribution. Prior to the Chucks, workers manually pushed carts up and down aisles picking items for individual orders. Prior to the Chucks, workers manually pushed carts up and down aisles picking items for individual orders.

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Emerging Trends in Automation: What it Means to Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

Imagine a world where automation comes together with technology to deliver products without human intervention. It’s then picked by robots from the shelves, packaged and placed into a self-driving truck. The Standard Definition & Components of Automation: Today: There is a standard definition of automation in the supply chain.

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7 Reasons Why ShipMonk is the Smart 3PL Choice

Ship Monk

But don’t pick too quick! Advanced 3PL Automation ShipMonk has an experienced team of 3PL experts across our 12 state-of-the-art locations. If your ecommerce brand imports from international sources, this is definitely a reason why ShipMonk should be your 3PL of choice. Have more questions?

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Edeka and Cimcorp: Future of Fresh Food Distribution

Logistics Business Magazine

The goal is to deliver fresh produce to the stores within 4-5 hours of receiving the order, and Edeka is relying on the automation expertise of Cimcorp Group to achieve this. Edeka Freienbrink is one of five Edeka distribution centres Cimcorp has been modernizing with intralogistics automation designed for fresh food handling.

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Mexico Baked Goods Provider Takes Cimcorp Picking System

Logistics Business Magazine

Cimcorp, manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic handling solutions, is providing the order picking system for a fully automated distribution centre in Mexico City built for Grupo Bimbo. When completed, the new fully automated DC will supply over 100 smaller ones and run 24/7 all year round.

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