Beginner’s guide to the AS 4910 standard contract for logistics systems

A supply chain logistics system is a significant investment for any business.  It forms an important part of a company's long-term supply-chain strategy.  To deliver on the business case, you need to know you're getting what you are expecting. Assume you've already carefully chosen the supplier and solution carefully.  Now it's time so start developing …

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Robotics as a Service: what goes in the contract?

Robotics as a Service (or RaaS) is emerging as a top technology trend when it comes to warehouse and supply chain automation. In this article, I look at what is involved with Robotics as a Service – and what to watch out for when finalising the contract. So, what is Robotics as a Service? Just …

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Autonomous Mobile Robots in the warehouse: a guide to the legal issues

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are robotic vehicles that can operate without needing human control or supervision. Using sensors, AMRs are sophisticated enough to identify obstacles and navigate around their environment - delivering inventory or tools to where they are needed. As they don't take up much space, they are often used in environments such as …

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