Fulfillment
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Global parcel volumes up 17 percent
In 2018 there were 23 parcels shipped per person in the 13 major markets
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Integrated robotic piece picking and ASRS
RightHand Robotics (RHR) and Element Logic, an AutoStore partner have launched an integrated robotic piece-picking solution that combines the technologies of both companies.
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Amazon opening Scarborough, Ontario, DC
One million square foot facility is being developed by Broccolini
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Amazon plans to build on Detroit stadium site
Pontiac Silverdome site could become fulfillment centre
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IKEA opens new DC in GTA
Kleinburg, Ontario, facility operated by DHL
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Dematic to distribute Opex sorting system
Sure Sort small item sorting will be available with Dematic systems
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Shopify deal values 6 River Systems at 60 times revenue
$450m price paid for 6 River Systems – particularly as $270m of it will be paid in cash – may raise a few eyebrows
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Toyota renews material handling research funding
Applications open for $500k in research support from TMHNA
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Shopify buying 6 River Systems
US$450 million deal furthers push into warehousing and shipping
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Mobile scanning app
3PL Central has released SmartScan, a mobile scanning application that integrates with the company’s 3PL Warehouse Manager