Hamdan bin Mohammed Launches Dubai Robotics and Automation Program
200,000 robots will be provided over the next 10 years to increase efficiency and productivity in various sectors.
An Uber Eats Delivery Robot Crashed a Crime Scene
The autonomous robot plowed through a suspected shooting at Hollywood High School in Los Angeles.
Intel breaks ground on $20B investment in the silicon heartland
Intel has officially broken ground on the company’s newest U.S. manufacturing site in Licking County, Ohio. The chipmaker is investing more than USD 20 billion in the new semiconductor manufacturing site.
Lower cost trumps speed for grocery delivery customers
Most shoppers would delay order to pay smaller fee, Mercatus/Brick Meets Click study finds
Micron to Build $15 Billion Semiconductor Plant in Idaho
Micron Technology announced Thursday it will build a $15 billion computer chip fabrication plant near its headquarters in Boise, the latest in a string of new semiconductor factories being built around the U.S.
Honda, LG Set to Build $4.4 Billion EV Battery Plant in U.S.
Honda Motor Co. and South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd. will spend $4.4 billion to build a new battery plant in the U.S. as the Japanese carmaker seeks to phase out fossil-fuel vehicles completely by 2040.
Self-Driving Robot Pods Tested at Atlanta Airport
The autonomous, electric pods are claimed to be the first to safely transport those with limited mobility in crowded places.
New box depot facility launched at Port Houston
The new facility will support global supply chain fluidity with an expansion of its storage, distribution, repair, and capacity services in the region.
Maersk kicks off construction of green warehouse in Denmark
In accordance with Maersk’s goal to decarbonise its entire operations by 2040, the facility will be built with zero direct emissions from operations.
Lowe's pilots faster fulfillment for same-day delivery for pro-grade SKUs
The fulfillment center is stocked with more than 1,000 professional-grade products, such as lumber, building materials, roofing, sheetrock and insulation.
SpartanNash supply chain transformation yields improved warehouse output
The food distributor, wholesaler and retail company expects to see $25 million to $35 million in annual cost savings as a result of its supply chain overhaul.
Levi’s leverages AI to boost e-commerce fulfillment
The denim brand is launching a new platform to streamline deliveries as it works to grow its direct-to-consumer business.
Kroger has opened two new spoke facilities, expanding service in the South and Midwest
Kroger is expanding its efforts to provide delivery to more of its customers, opening two new spoke facilities in Greater Nashville and the Chicago Metro Area.
Instacart launches Big & Bulky fulfilment solution for retailers
This is a new fulfilment capability that enables same-day and scheduled delivery for large items.
The tech tools for keeping track of your trailer fleet
Industry tips and tricks from the experts for monitoring and utilizing your trailer fleet—and the technology that makes a difference.
Target takes 87% hit to operating profit as it resets inventory
Target’s sales and earnings in the second quarter fell short of analyst estimates even after the retailer warned that it was rightsizing inventory in the face of flagging demand and refocusing around its best-selling categories.
Wayfair lays off 10% of corporate workforce
Joining other retailers who have laid off staff in recent weeks, Wayfair is reducing its corporate workforce in an attempt to manage costs.