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Sure, Robots Are Handy, But Can They Fold Laundry?

Robert Gordon, an economist at Northwestern University, likes to play a game he calls Find the Robot. As he goes about his everyday life - shopping, traveling through airports - he looks for machines performing tasks that humans once handled. Most of what he sees doesn't impress him.

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Most Shoppers Put a Premium on In-Store Mobile Technology, Poll Finds

Sixty-six percent of shoppers are more likely to purchase at retailers that offer in-store mobile technology, an increase of 52 percent year over year, according to a SOTI poll of consumers. As many as 73 percent of respondents view the availability of in-store mobile technology as a signal of better customer service and loyalty, up 26 percent from the previous year.

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Hanson Logistics Building Chill Facility in Michigan

Hanson Logistics will build a new temperature-controlled facility to serve fruit and vegetable growers and processors in Southwest Michigan.

Dunavant Expands Distribution Coverage in Houston

Dunavant, a provider of logistics and supply-chain management services, has expanded its presence in Houston.

Transervice Logistics Launches Freight-Management Unit

Transervice Logistics Inc. has launched Transervice Integrated Solutions (TIS), a freight-management entity.

Chinese Unit of Amazon Wants to Enter Ocean Freight Forwarding

Amazon.com's China arm has registered as an ocean freight forwarder, according to the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, a move that will give it more control over shipping products from Chinese factories to U.S. shoppers.

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Hermes Teams With DPD, GLS in New Joint Venture

Hermes, operator of a business-to-consumer parcel shop network in Europe, has partnered with Dynamic Parcel Distribution (DPD) and General Logistics Systems (GLS) to form a new joint venture, ParcelLock GmbH.

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Kuehne & Nagel Unveil Singapore Logistics Hub

Kuehne & Nagel, the global logistics services provider, has unveiled its new Singapore Logistics Hub.

Matternet, DHL Move Forward With Tests on Drones Carrying Payloads

California-based drone manufacturer, Matternet, plus DHL's "parcelcopter" prototype unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), both plan to begin testing their airworthiness with actual payloads in the next two months.

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Retail Trade Group Wants to See Detailed U.S. Seaport Performance Reports Authorized

Following up on last fall's successful campaign to include a port performance statistics program in the federal long-term surface transportation bill, the National Retail Federation now leads a coalition of more than 100 groups in sending specific recommendations to the Department of Transportation.

Herlitz Inventory Management Partners With Erredi Consulting

Herlitz Inventory Management, a provider of tools for demand forecasting, replenishment and optimization, has partnered with Erredi Consulting to market its HIMPACT software in Italy and the Italian-speaking area of Switzerland.

Yusen Logistics, SATO Corp. Team on Global Logistics App

Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd. and SATO Corp. have teamed up to launch an application for managing global logistics.

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