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3PL Central Acquires Inventory-Control Vendor Traker Systems

3PL Central, a vendor of cloud-based software for third-party logistics (3PL) and warehouse management, has acquired Traker Systems.

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LED Lighting May Lead to Fewer Work Stoppages

Most conversations about distributor efficiency center around process - the logistics, staging, workflow and equipment that carry the heavy load to get the job done. Most facility managers don't think of lighting as playing much of a role in overall efficiency. For those whose facilities are full of antiquated HID fixtures, lighting is probably considered more of a nuisance and costly maintenance expense.

R&S in Robotics to Exceed 17 Percent Through 2020, Study Says

Technavio analysts forecast the global research and development spending in the robotics industry to grow at a CAGR of more than 17 percent from 2016 to 2020.

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U.S., UK Shoppers Wary of Retailers' Ability to Protect Personal Data, Survey Finds

While consumers are shopping online more and more, they remain concerned about whether retailers can be trusted with their personal data, according to a survey from Periscope, a retail performance optimization provider.

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Eco360 Teams With Teradata for Allocation and Replenishment

Eco360 LLC, a subsidiary of EcoArk Holdings Inc., has partnered with Teradata to address supply-chain and retail inventory management.

FastFetch North America Changes Name to NextGen DC Systems

FastFetch North America has changed its name to NextGen DC Systems LLC.

Value of Material Handling Equipment Market Could Exceed $148Bn by 2021

Improving economic conditions have boosted investment in the construction sector and also the spending pattern of consumers, both of which have contributed to growth in the material handling market. Another factor is rising labor costs, which has led to investments in these solutions to cut down on operating expenses.

Driverless Robotic Vehicles Have Great Potential, But the Human Element Still Needed - for Now

In the world of material handling, the notion of "driverless-ness" has been around for 60 years since the first automated guided vehicle (AGV) appeared in a grocery warehouse. High-tech warehouse operations are already used to the sight of AGVs performing tasks such as the vertical storage and retrieval of pallets and the loading and unloading of pallets onto outbound trailers.

Damco Issues Supply-Chain Orchestrator Program

Damco, a global third-party logistics provider, has developed the Supply Chain Orchestrator program.

Inventories Shrink in Latest Logistics Report: Is That Good or Bad?

The annual State of Logistics Report has a new author this year - and with it, a marked shift in some key trends.

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Robots Could Cut Amazon's Fulfillment Costs by Estimated $2.5Bn

Amazon has about 30,000 Kiva robots scuttling about its warehouses across the globe. Dave Clark, the retailer's senior vice president of worldwide operations and customer service, estimated the addition of the bots reduced operating expenses by about 20 percent.

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Yusen Logistics Expands Warehousing Site in Germany

Yusen Logistics has acquired a new warehouse and expanded storage capacity at its Duisburg-Rheinhausen site in Germany.

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