Warehouse operators across the U.S. are rushing to hire workers amid a boom in online sales, a bright spot for a labor market that faces mounting challenges.
Rufus Labs, which produces intelligent wearable warehouse technology and workforce analytics software, recently announced the release of its Rufus Cuff Pro and ScanGlove2, the second generation wearable hardware suite.
Early forms of wearable devices have been popular in warehouses and distribution centers for a number of years. But the technology is growing rapidly in sophistication and application.
Ware2Go, a UPS company offering on-demand fulfillment through an integrated tech platform for one to two-day shipping, announced FulfillmentVu, a new technology platform with a combined warehouse management system, order management system and transportation management system.
OMNIQ Corp., a provider of Supply Chain and Artificial Intelligence-based solutions, recently announced that it has partnered with Zebra Technologies Corporation to offer an AI-based yard management solution that incorporates real-time location capabilities with automated identification and tracking capabilities to optimize asset flow within manufacturing and distribution centers.
Amazon’s analysis of COVID-19 infection rates among its workers has several flaws and falls short of assessing whether the world’s biggest online retailer did a good job protecting its workforce through the pandemic, according to infectious disease experts who track pandemics.
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