GXO begins R&D trial of humanoid robot from Apptronik Goal is to develop practical applications of two-legged robots in a warehouse environment. June 20, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Goal is to develop practical applications of two-legged robots in a warehouse environment.Read More
GXO plans to roll “gig worker” program out to warehouses across the U.S. Move follows pilot program with industrial staffing firm Employbridge. May 21, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Move follows pilot program with industrial staffing firm Employbridge.Read More
GXO opens 2.1 million square foot DC for health and beauty retailer Conair Huge facility becomes largest single distribution center in the state of Maryland, and the largest in the nation for small appliances. May 10, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Huge facility becomes largest single distribution center in the state of Maryland, and the largest in the nation for small appliances.Read More
GXO tests walking Digit robot to automate repetitive warehouse tasks Logistics provider runs pilot test of 5'9", 140-pound biped in Georgia clothing DC December 6, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Logistics provider runs pilot test of 5'9", 140-pound biped in Georgia clothing DCRead More
GXO buys e-commerce 3PL PFSweb for $181 million Move adds expertise in direct-to-consumer e-commerce fulfillment for premium brands, GXO says September 15, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Move adds expertise in direct-to-consumer e-commerce fulfillment for premium brands, GXO saysRead More
GXO creates C-level role to lead its automation efforts Contract logistics firm names Adrian Stoch to be chief automation officer July 25, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Contract logistics firm names Adrian Stoch to be chief automation officerRead More
GXO extends shared warehousing model to U.K. Platform release follows last year’s $1.3 billion acquisition of Clipper Logistics plc March 28, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Platform release follows last year’s $1.3 billion acquisition of Clipper Logistics plcRead More
Help Wanted: Logistics providers boost warehousing staff for peak season GXO to add 22,000 seasonal jobs worldwide, DHL Supply Chain to add 12,000 seasonal positions in North America to prepare for holiday shipping season. October 14, 2022 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments GXO to add 22,000 seasonal jobs worldwide, DHL Supply Chain to add 12,000 seasonal positions in North America to prepare for holiday shipping season.Read More
GXO pairs with investment firm to back logistics tech startups Partners will boost warehouse innovation firms with pilot programs, research & development help, and strategic investments. May 17, 2022 Ben Ames No Comments Partners will boost warehouse innovation firms with pilot programs, research & development help, and strategic investments.Read More
GXO makes offer for UK-based Clipper Logistics Contract logistics provider offers to buy Clipper for approximately $1.3 billion in cash and shares. March 1, 2022 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Contract logistics provider offers to buy Clipper for approximately $1.3 billion in cash and shares.Read More