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Self-driving forklift startup raises $9 million in venture funds
Fox Robotics’ vehicles automatically unload trailers, use AI for smart navigation.
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Internal Movement
Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Why PPE supply chains are still failing; trucking rebounds in June and July; new social distancing solutions | Season 1 Episode 19
Dr. Tom Goldsby of the University of Tennessee on the difficulties of supplying enough personal protective equipment; predictions for the trucking industry's near future; help promoting social distancing in DCs.
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Logistics Matters podcast: The Logistics Managers' Index; lift truck, robotics firms collaborate; can DCs save commercial real estate? | Season 1 Episode 18
How supply chain professionals can use the monthly findings of the Logistics Managers' Index; new collaborations may spur development of more autonomous forklifts; warehouse space is a bright spot in the commercial real estate market.
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Kion invests in automated lift trucks through deal with Chinese robotics startup
Lift truck vendor’s Linde, Still, and Dematic brands are already distributing Quicktron products.
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Batteries and Charging Systems
The heat is on—for cold storage equipment
Forklift batteries that promote peak performance in refrigerator and freezer environments are in demand as e-commerce intensifies the need for cold storage warehousing.
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The Real Impact of Forklift Financing
Whether you decide to buy new equipment outright or take advantage of leasing programs, how you manage your forklift investment can have lasting impact.
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Toyota Material Handling’s Brett Wood climbs executive ranks at parent company
31-year veteran of North American lift truck company becomes 12th highest exec at TICO
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APPLICATIONS
Li-ion technology “jacks up” productivity for dairy supplier
Battery charging problems were causing downtime and delays in Hollandia Dairy’s loading operations. A switch to lithium-ion packs brought an end to that.
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Propane Council intros new resources
Group offers information, best practices to fleets and service technicians as they return to work following shutdowns.
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Podcasts
Logistics Matters podcast: Ken Raycroft of Briggs Equipment on keeping warehouse equipment safe for multiple users; manufacturers leave China; distributors without automation may find added stress this holiday season | Season 1 Episode 12
In this episode, we learn how a program from Hyster-Yale is helping lift truck customers on sanitation best practices. Also: manufacturers look to increase resiliency and avoid tariffs by moving out of China; how lack of automation may hurt distributors this holiday season.
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