Augment, a new AI startup focused on freight, has launched with $25 million in seed funding and plans to boost productivity across the $900 billion industry. What’s Related Led by Deliverr founder Harish Abbott, Augment’s first product is an AI assistant named Augie. It’s built to help freight operators — including shippers, brokers, and carriers […]
Motion Ventures has launched a $100 million fund to back startups in the shipping and maritime world, making it the largest tech fund of its kind in the industry. What’s Related The new fund, Motion Ventures Fund II, plans to invest in at least 25 startups that are helping the maritime industry move faster with […]
R.S. Hughes, a leading retail distributor specializing in industrial supplies, faced a pivotal challenge. Known as the largest seller of 3M products in North America, the company was burdened by an ageing on-premises reporting system that needed to be improved and sooner than later. Recognizing this urgency, R.S. Hughes embarked on a transformative journey to […]
Since 2011, Huish Outdoors has been passionate about fueling the human spirit for adventure while connecting people, getting them active,exploring and enjoying the world’s outdoor environments, both above and below the surface. The Salt Lake City, UT, company specializes in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of scuba diving equipment with six satellite branches across the […]
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ORO Labs has acquired UK-based ProcureTech in a move aimed at helping more companies streamline their messy procurement systems. The deal is designed to speed up ORO’s global expansion, deepen ties with consulting and integration partners, and bring its AI-powered orchestration tools to more teams around the world. What’s Related Procurement teams have long struggled […]
AI and robotics are rapidly transforming supply chains, with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) reshaping human-machine collaboration. Yet, many businesses struggle with adoption due to integration challenges and ROI concerns. Interwoven Ventures, co-founded by Dr. Erez Agmoni, backs AI and robotics startups driving these changes. In this Q&A, Agmoni shares insights on the evolution of automation, […]
A new report from DS Smith shows just how much pressure last-mile delivery puts on e-commerce businesses. Rising delivery and returns costs and growing consumer expectations are squeezing margins and forcing companies to rethink packaging, operations, and partnerships. What’s Related The survey of 550 e-commerce decision-makers across Europe clearly shows that retailers can’t keep doing business […]
Texas-based robotics startup Apptronik has closed its Series A funding round at $403 million, including a recently secured $53 million on top of the $350 million previously announced. The round drew support from Mercedes-Benz, Japan Post Capital, ARK Invest, RyderVentures, and Google, signaling growing confidence in Apptronik’s real-world robot deployment strategy. What’s Related The funding […]
In warehouse operations, every second counts as a single bottleneck can disrupt order fulfillment, slow productivity, and impact service levels. The key to staying ahead is having the right data at the right time and that’s where real-time data and metrics come in. Rather than relying on historical reports to analyze what went wrong, real-time […]
