Mujin has found another backer for its solutions in the form of Japan Post Capital Co., Ltd., plus another strategic partner, as it raised an additional US$18 million in the latest series C extension round. The company will look to advance accessibility to its groundbreaking Mujin Controller platform designed for integrators and end users, as well as other innovative automation applications. As a part of their partnership, Mujin will provide expertise in robotic automation to Japan Post … [Read more...] about Mujin raises US$18m on Japan Post backing
Logistics
Pharma.Aero, Cool Chain Association foster collaboration
A new partnership is expected to address the evolving challenges in temperature-controlled logistics for the life sciences sector with a memorandum of understanding between Pharma.Aero and the Cool Chain Association (CCA). The agreement outlines the associations’ shared commitment to foster collaboration and enhance transparency between the life science and perishable supply chain. Stavros Evangelakakis, CCA chairman and head of global healthcare at Cargolux, said the partnership was born out … [Read more...] about Pharma.Aero, Cool Chain Association foster collaboration
JD Logistics relies on tech to fulfil Black Friday orders
This year's Black Friday on 24 November played witness to JD Logistics' 70 percent surge in overseas outbound orders, thanks in large part to the implementation of automation technology and advanced AI algorithms. These tools have been instrumental in helping forecast sales and prepare inventory. During Black Friday, JD Logistics' forecasting accuracy rate exceeded 95 percent, and playing a crucial role was the company’s own international warehouse management system (iWMS). This … [Read more...] about JD Logistics relies on tech to fulfil Black Friday orders
Kerry Logistics gains traction in healthcare
Kerry Logistics Network is set to showcase its integrated logistics management services for the pharma sector after it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with publicly listed medical service provider EC Healthcare on 24 November 2023. Under the agreement, KLN will set up a ‘centralised’ warehouse to consolidate EC Healthcare’s inventory management and provide customised logistics solutions, including IT system integration and point-to-point … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics gains traction in healthcare
Freight transport stakeholders to discuss net-zero path at COP28
If you are attending this year’s COP28 Summit in Dubai, Pledge and Smart Freight Centre will provide a space to share best practices and exchange ideas that can help shippers and logistics companies achieve their net-zero targets. The two companies are calling on stakeholders and will host a round table on transport day of the event, 6 December, to bring together carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers into an open discussion about fast-tracking everyone’s decarbonisation … [Read more...] about Freight transport stakeholders to discuss net-zero path at COP28
Cainiao offers cost-saving solution for FMCG supply chains
Cainiao has partnered with Chinese FMCG snack brand Bestore to manage its export needs to ensure compliance to local laws and regulations, as well as cost savings for unique order dispatches. The new offerings consist of a goods labelling service and a consolidated B2B inventory and supplier management service. Cainiao will provide end-to-end support for the labelling of FMCG goods, from designing, production, to distribution of labels. “Labeling and packaging FMCG … [Read more...] about Cainiao offers cost-saving solution for FMCG supply chains
