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        Geek+, a developer of robotic systems for logistics and warehouse operations, has implemented the first shelf-to-person in Denmark, &ldquo;PopPick,&rdquo; at Med24.dk, an online pharmacy wholesaler, marking its first project in the Nordics. The robots will be deployed in partnership with automation solutions developer System Teknik.
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        The companies will deploy three PopPick stations and 30 robots to streamline Med24.dk&rsquo;s warehouse operations and handle products of varying sizes without requiring additional infrastructure.
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        The PopPick workstations at Med24.dk feature dual retrieval arms and can present multiple tote racks simultaneously, allowing for a processing rate of up to 450 totes per hour.&nbsp;
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 <p>Geek+, a robotics company specialising in logistics and warehouse operations, has launched the first 'PopPick', a shelf-to-person system, in Denmark. This has been implemented at Med24.dk, a leading online pharmacy wholesaler. This is the first Geek+ project in the Nordic region and will be carried out in collaboration with System Teknik, an automation solutions provider. </p>
 <p>The project will include the deployment of three PopPick stations and 30 robots that will enhance efficiency in Med24.dk’s warehouse operations. These robots are capable of handling products of various sizes without necessitating any additional infrastructure.</p>
 <p>The PopPick stations in Med24.dk’s warehouse are designed with dual retrieval arms enabling them to hold multiple tote racks at a time. This feature results in a high processing rate of up to 450 totes per hour.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Today’s collaboration adds System Teknik to Geek+’s more than 1,000 customers, including <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/28489"> Toll Group, </a> Decathlon, Dell, Nike, Walmart, and ASKUL.</p>

Geek+ partners with System Teknik to deploy shelf-to-person robots for Med24.dk in Denmark

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 <p>Coupa Software, a procurement and accounts payable management software, has collaborated with Bottomline, a business payment solutions provider. The partnership integrates Coupa Pay with Bottomline's Paymode-X network, enabling digital payments between buyers and suppliers to be automated.</p>
 <p>The united system will boost payment security and facilitate Premium ACH payments.</p>
 <p>This collaboration marks the first launch under Bottomline’s network-as-a-service initiative, introduced in October 2023. It grants Coupa Pay users access to a network of over 550,000 verified suppliers.</p>
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Coupa and Bottomline partner to simplify business payments via Paymode-X network

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 <p>Geek+, a logistics and warehouse operations robotics developer, has teamed up with the global logistics company Toll Group to launch a sophisticated automated warehouse in Baeksa, South Korea, implementing Geek+'s sorting robots.</p>
 <p>Over 60 robots have been deployed by the companies leading to enhanced sorting operations with a 70% increase in productivity and sorting efficiency. This project has led to significant cost savings and boosted customer satisfaction by enabling faster e-commerce delivery and real-time tracking.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Today’s collaboration adds Toll Group to Geek+’s more than 1,000 customers, including Decathlon, Dell, Nike, Walmart, and ASKUL.</p>

Geek+ partners with Toll Group to launch advanced automated warehouse in South Korea

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 <p>Supply chain collaboration platform, SourceDay, has strategically partnered with cloud solutions company, Infor. As an outcome of this alliance, SourceDay has become an Infor Certified Solution Partner. This partnership involves a comprehensive two-way integration within several Infor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems used for manufacturing and distribution.</p>
 <p>Shared clients of Infor and SourceDay will benefit from this association as they can manage direct material purchase orders, from inception to receipt, using SourceDay's technology.</p>
 <p>Infor will further boost its market presence by acting as a reseller of the SourceDay platform.</p>
 
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SourceDay and Infor forge strategic partnership for enhanced supply chain collaboration

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 <p>Warehouse automation developer, Opex Corp, has entered a partnership with TGW Logistics, an Austrian intralogistics expert. Their collaboration aims to further improve OPEX's “Infinity” system, a technology for automated storage and retrieval.</p>
 <p>Under this partnership, TGW will utilize its skills and knowledge to enhance the Infinity technology. This enhanced system will then be integrated into TGW's new order fulfillment system, named “LivePick.”</p>
 <p>The partnership also presents opportunities for both companies to extend their market reach, specifically aiming to penetrate further into the US and European markets.</p>
 
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</b> Opex Corp introduced its Infinity ASRS in <a href="https:<br>
//www.therobotreport.com/opex-introduces-infinity-asrs-at-modex/"> March 2022 and has customers such as </a> Newegg, Delta Israel, IHerb, and Knipper.</p>

Opex Corp and TGW Logistics partner to advance ASRS technology

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 <p>Amazon has launched a new, expansive warehouse in North Andover, Massachusetts, funded by an investment of USD 400 million. This facility, occupying nearly 4 million square feet, is projected to offer around 1,500 job opportunities.</p>
 <p>The warehouse is twice as big as another Amazon warehouse located in Fall River, Massachusetts, and it incorporates innovative robotics technology that was created in Massachusetts. This facility utilizes a range of Amazon's warehouse robots, including the "Hercules," "Robin," and "Pegasus" models, which aid in improving the logistics and package handling processes.</p>
 <p>However, despite the technological advancements, there are worries related to the safety and job satisfaction of workers. Research indicates that the repetitive and high-speed nature of the work may lead to an elevevated rate of stress-related injuries.</p>
 
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 </b> Amazon’s North Andover warehouse project received local approval <a href="https:<br>
//patch.com/massachusetts/northandover/amazon-will-build-warehouse-north-andover-osgood-site"> in 2019, </a> bolstered by <a href="https:<br>
//www.masslive.com/business/2020/06/amazon-given-27m-tax-break-for-north-andover-site.html"> USD 27 million in property tax incentives </a> over 10 years from North Andover.</p>

Amazon opens USD 400 million robotic warehouse facility in North Andover

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 <p>Omni-channel fulfillment platform, ShipBob, has announced a partnership with Maersk and ECU Worldwide, renowned global logistics solutions providers. The collaboration aims to augment ShipBob's managed freight and distribution solution, FreightBob, and introduce new service offerings.</p>
 <p>Through this partnership, ShipBob will be able to utilize Maersk's extensive global network comprising 65,000 port pairs and ECU's facilities for ocean consolidation and air freight services. This would facilitate seamless access for its merchants to guaranteed ocean freight sailings, air freight, and domestic freight from various locations worldwide.&nbsp;</p>
 <p>Additionally, ShipBob will be in a position to offer a diversified array of services, encompassing full container load, air freight, cartage, domestic, and customs services, courtesy of this partnership.</p>

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ShipBob partners with Maersk and ECU Worldwide to enhance FreightBob solution

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 <p>Humanoid robot developer Agility Robotics has teamed up with Manhattan Associates, a provider of supply chain solutions. The partnership aims to offer customers a combined solution that allows for the seamless integration of robots into warehouse processes.</p>
 <p>As part of the alliance, Agility will join Manhattan’s reputable partner programs and automation network. This will facilitate the integration of Agility's bipedal robot, Digit, and its robotic fleet management platform, Agility Arc, with Manhattan's warehouse management solution.</p>
 <p>In other news, Agility Robotics stated it would be terminating employment for a "small number" of staff, not directly involved in product development. This move comes as the company shifts its focus towards commercialization.</p>
 
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Agility Robotics partners with Manhattan Associates to integrate robotics into warehouse workflows; lays off staff to focus on commercialization

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 <p>The e-commerce and logistics solution provider, Cart.com, has purchased an Amazon optimization and advertising solutions company, Amify. Though the deal was settled for an undisclosed amount, big things are planned ahead.</p>
 <p>Amify offers an array of products and services that aid Amazon sellers in enhancing their brands and their sales volume and profitability. Included in these solutions are platform management, advertising, creative content, supply chain strategies, and analytics. The company currently caters to more than 50 global brands, which include well-renowned entities such as The Art of Shaving, Dr Squatch, and Hanz De Fuko. </p>
 <p>Cart.com plans to strategize this acquisition to onboard the entire team of Amify and incorporate its marketplace services within the product suite of Cart.com. </p>
 
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Cart.com acquires Amify for undisclosed sum to expand marketplace services

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 <p>Gather AI, an inventory management platform provider, secured USD 17 million in a Series A-1 funding round. The funding round was led by Bain Capital Ventures with contributions from Tribeca Venture Partners, Dundee Venture Capital, Expa, and Bling Capital. This fundraising has brought the total funding received by the company to USD 34 million.</p>
 <p>With the new funds, the company intends to expand its operations further.</p>
 <p>The platform offered by Gather AI uses drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to automate the process of inventory visibility in warehouses. The drones can be programmed to fly autonomously and scan inventories, utilising AI to interpret vital information related to inventory such as bar codes, text, and empty location spots in images. The platform also allows users to view their inventory details through a web-based dashboard and compare it with data in their warehouse management system (WMS).</p>

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