Robots are helping to ease ecommerce distribution
Machine learning is enabling a new era of warehouse automation, as operators test artificial-intelligence-powered robots to help speed e-commerce orders. An article posted earlier this week i.....»»
#4 Pacesetter Award: Stord Inc. brings competition to its customers
With its cloud-powered distribution solution, Atlanta-based Stord Inc., based in Tech Square, helps its customers deliver products to consumers quickly and efficiently. By helping brands build sophisticated, integrated logistics networks, Stor.....»»
Employee benefits in the post-vaccine world are changing
Employees whose commuter perks have been cut can still benefit from tax-free transit savings accounts. Plus, reader feedback on how employers are helping ease the costs of working from home......»»
I"m the millennial CEO of a mostly Gen-Z team. Here are 4 things I"ve learned about supporting the mental health of a young workforce through its first crisis.
Courtesy of Ben Crudo Ben Crudo is CEO of Diff Agency and an ecommerce expert helping retailers win today and tomorrow. This is the first time he's.....»»
Fed studying if new facility for small business loans might be opened to non-bank lenders
The Federal Reserve may expand a program to back Small Business Administration loans to include non-bank lenders as a way to help speed distribution of $350 billion in loans considered critical to helping the smallest firms through the coronavirus crisis......»»
Senator asks gig companies to fight coronavirus by helping sick workers stay home
In a letter to Uber, Postmates and other gig economy companies, Sen. Mark Warner called for them to help ease the financial burdens of gig workers who fall ill or self-quarantine to avoid spreading t.....»»
China stimulus hints, slowing spread of virus lift stocks
A decline in the number of new coronavirus cases in China and mounting expectations for more policy stimulus boosted global stock markets on Wednesday, helping ease some of the alarm caused by an Apple revenue warning......»»
Oil declines as market surplus forecast counters Libya worries
Oil prices eased on Wednesday, extending declines as the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast a market surplus in the first half, helping ease concerns about disruptions that have slashed Libya's crude output......»»
Project update: Amazon pulls plans for Colonie warehouse
The Colonie warehouse would have served "last mile" delivery, helping close the gap between Amazon's huge distribution centers and the homes and businesses of its customers......»»
Big Lots says profit climbs on sale of distribution center as comparable-store sales ease
Close-out retailer Bi.....»»
Lowe"s calms nerves with profit forecast raise after Home Depot sales warning
Lowe's Cos Inc raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, helping ease concerns over the health of the U.S. consumer after larger rival Home Depot Inc cut its full-year sales estimates ahead of the all-important holiday season......»»
Istanbul’s new airport is one of the world’s largest. A fleet of humanoid robots is helping passengers find their way around.
How do you help millions of passengers navigate one of the world's largest airports? In Turkey, the answer is a fleet of humanoid robots......»»
2019 Industrial Sector Giants Report: Managing last mile delivery
The demand created by the unstoppable growth of ecommerce continues to have a major impact on the industrial building sector’s design and construction of factories, warehouses, distribution centers, and fulfillment centers......»»
Futures gain on upbeat Target, Lowe"s earnings; Fed minutes eyed
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday as upbeat earnings reports from retailers Lowe's and Target reflected robust consumer demand, helping ease some concerns around slowing economic growth......»»
Asian shares nudge higher on stimulus hopes, recession fears ease
Asian shares extended their gains on Tuesday as hopes for stimulus in major economies tempered anxiety about a global recession, helping boost riskier assets and drawing money from safe-havens such as bonds and gold......»»
Strong U.S. retail sales ease gloom over economy
U.S. retail sales surged in July as consumers bought a range of goods even as they cut back on motor vehicle purchases, helping to assuage financial market fears that the economy was heading into recession......»»
Amazon’s one-day delivery service depends on the work of thousands of robots
The online retailer unveiled Pegasus, a suitcase-sized robot that is used to sort packages at dozens of its distribution centers......»»
Amazon’s one-day delivery service depends on the work of thousands of robots
This week, Amazon unveiled a new warehouse robot named Pegasus. The suitcase-sized robot is used to sort packages at dozens of the company's sprawling distribution centers......»»
The 25 largest robotics companies in the Bay Area are serving salads, doing surgery and more
The robots have arrived, and they’re trying to ease your life in every way possible. These Bay Area companies are working to make automation more helpful and efficient. From health care to retail, cars to coffee, these robots are designed to make.....»»
Dish TV ropes in "Dosts" for push in hinterland, expands network
A new distribution model is helping the direct-to-home player expand its network in rural India while keeping overhead costs low.....»»
Oil prices are unlikely to increase as "sharply" from now on, IEA says
The International Energy Agency (IEA) believes a recent spike in the oil price could soon start to ease, helping to alleviate concerns that surging prices could hurt demand and global economic growth......»»