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Amazon, Google Intensely Focused on Robotics, But Their Strategies Differ

With robots like BigDog and the Terminator-like Atlas, Google's robotics efforts have been a smash success - if you measure by YouTube views and buzz. Amazon's work has been more behind scenes (apart from the widely discussed plans for delivery drones). But Amazon's energies in robotics have also had a more immediate payoff than Google's "moonshots." The differing philosophies illustrate how Amazon and Google have taken starkly different paths so far in the race to automate the physical world.

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Seko Logistics Boosts Warehouse Space in California

Seko Logistics has tripled its warehouse operations capacity in California, with the opening of an omnichannel logistics hub in Chino, and expansion into a new 200,000 square-foot facility near San Francisco.

Geodis Wraps Up Acquisition of OHL

Geodis has received regulatory approvals needed for finalizing its acquisition of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OHL), a third-party logistics provider with annual revenue of nearly $1.3bn.

A Different Approach to Fixing Your Long Tail

Long tails can get, well, rather long. Some see this as a mandate to hunt down and kill off the items furthest out on the tail.

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Cargo Vessels Sailing Into Higher Operation Costs

The cost of operating cargo ships is forecast to rise over the next two years after falling in 2015, according to the latest Ship Operating Costs Annual Review and Forecast 2015/16 report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

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Aras Joins With T-Systems in Launch of PLM Cloud Platform

Aras and T-Systems have jointly launched the T-Systems PLM (product lifecycle management) Cloud Platform powered by Aras Innovator.

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LLamasoft Acquires Supply Chain Software Unit of Barloworld

LLamasoft, a vendor of supply-chain design software, has acquired Barloworld's Supply Chain Software Division.

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MHI Launches Supply Chain Awareness Campaign

"I work in the supply chain" is often followed by "what's that?" or "what do you do?" Or it can bring to mind negative stereotypes of workers spending endless hours in dark, dingy factories.

Businesses, Including Trucking Companies, Urged to Increase Cyber-security

The rapid evolution and growth of internet-connected "smart" devices and systems - from phones and tablets to commercial truck telematics networks - is exposing businesses and consumers alike to a higher risk of cyber-attack, one that small businesses may not prepared to meet, according to a new survey.

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October Sees Spot Freight Rates Dip Seasonally

Spot market freight volume declined 9.7 percent in October, in a common seasonal pattern, according to the DAT North American Freight Index. Although volume fell below same-month levels of the past five years, total volume for the year to-date has exceeded the same period for every year prior to an atypical 2014.

More 'Sophisticated' Product Placement Seen Among Retailers, Study Says

Analysis of 2013 and 2014 holiday sales data on 300,000 products indicated more sophisticated retail product management, higher quality merchandise offered at discounted prices, and promotions extended after the holiday season, suggesting a promotion trend retailers are likely to apply for the 2015 holidays and beyond.

As Feds Drag Feet, States Pick Up Tab to Dredge Harbors in Preparation for Bigger Ships

Tired of waiting for Congress, states racing to deepen seaports before the opening of the enlarged Panama Canal next year are picking up the cost of what has traditionally been a federal duty.

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