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Boxed Closes $110 Million Funding Round Led By Japan’s Aeon Group

August 28, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

After various acquisition offers didn’t work out, club-based grocery and CPG ecommerce startup Boxed has secured a $110 million funding round, validating the company’s technology and market position as the e-grocery space continues to heat up.

More Than One-Third of Warehouses Not Using WMS

June 19, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

Despite its many advantages, WMS software is not in use at nearly 35% of distribution and fulfillment center operations, according to a survey by the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC). See what other technology preferences and investment plans were cited by operations professionals.

Making A Case for Warehouse Robotics

March 27, 2018 | Brian Barry

Today’s robotic applications are all based on existing applications and technology, not uncharted research, and each generation of technology gets cheaper. Here are five important considerations when looking at an investment in warehouse robotics.

Learn About Trends in E-Fulfillment Robotics in First MCM CommerceChat Podcast

January 30, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

The editors of Multichannel Merchant are excited to announce the launch of our new monthly podcast series, MCM CommerceChat! In the first installment, Chris Elliott, managing consultant with Blue Horseshoe and a noted supply chain automation expert, talks about trends in fulfillment robotics and where the technology is headed.

Kroger, Others Reportedly Looking to Acquire Boxed.com

January 18, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

Cincinnati-based grocery chain Kroger has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring online bulk order retail startup Boxed.com, with other major players including Costco, Target and German grocery chain Aldi in the mix as well.

Boxed.com Goes DIY With Robotic Carts to Boost FC Efficiency

October 10, 2017 | Mike O'Brien

Taking a DIY approach to warehouse robotics, Boxed.com has developed its own autonomous ground vehicle (AGV) to help associates with picking, gaining operational efficiency.

Review Options Before Investing in Warehouse Automation

September 25, 2017 | Mike O'Brien

While automation is speeding up and optimizing so many aspects of the retail supply chain, companies should look for process changes before making major technology investments, attendees were told at last week’s Parcel Forum in Nashville.

Former Kiva Executives Launch 6 River Systems

August 9, 2017 | Mike O'Brien

Joining an ever-more-crowded group of robotics providers for ecommerce fulfillment, two former executives of Kiva Systems have built what they believe is a better mousetrap, via 6 River Systems and its Chuck autonomous robot. See what its capabilities are, and how a 6 River co-founder views the future of robotic fulfillment.

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