Daily Archives: June 21, 2016

FedEx Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings

FedEx Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter EarningsFiscal 2016 ‘a historic year of significant accomplishments’MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 21, 2016 …FedEx Corp. today reported a loss of $0.26 per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended May 31 compared to a loss of $3.16 per diluted share a year ago. With adjustments, FedEx’s fourth quarter earnings were $3.30 per diluted share compared to adjusted earnings of $2.66 per diluted share a year ago. Operating results improved due to yield management efforts, the

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FedEx Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings

Moreover, we are uncertain how integration activities will impact TNT Express’s base business, including how integration activities will impact TNT Express’s previously announced transformation and turnaround strategy, Outlook. We acquired TNT Express on May 25, 2016, and we are in the very beginning of the process of integrating TNT Express with our FedEx Express operations, which will occur over several years. FedEx Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter EarningsFiscal 2016 ‘a historic year of significant accomplishments’MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 21, 2016 …FedEx Corp. today reported a loss of $0.26 per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended May 31 compared to a loss of $3.16 per diluted share a year ago. Operating results improved due to yield management efforts, the ongoing benefits from profit improvement program initiatives and one additional operating day. With adjustments, FedEx’s fourth quarter earnings were $3.30 per diluted share compared to adjusted earnings of $2.66 per diluted share a year ago.

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DHL engages robots Baxter and Sawyer as warehouse helpers

DHL is currently testing how to integrate several Baxter and Sawyer robots into various operational sites across the globe. DHL also recently purchased its first Sawyer robot and its research entails 3D printing possibilities to create specialized grippers for the robots to allow for additional tasks to be completed in the warehouse. “Baxter and Sawyer robots are some of the most advanced collaborative robots on the market, and we plan to deploy them in a variety of packaging and inventory tasks that will allow us to use our employees for higher value work,” says Adrian Kumar, Vice President of Solutions Design North America at DHL Supply Chain. “By deploying these robots to work in tandem with humans, we can ensure our production lines are adjusting to changes and running more efficiently year-round.”

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Press Release

Rethink Robotics’ Baxter and Sawyer are smart, adaptable solutions that support warehouse staff and could help to enhance productivity at DHL facilities. DHL is currently testing how to integrate several Baxter and Sawyer robots into various operational sites across the globe. DHL also recently purchased its first Sawyer robot and its research entails 3D printing possibilities to create specialized grippers for the robots to allow for additional tasks to be completed in the warehouse. “Baxter and Sawyer robots are some of the most advanced collaborative robots on the market, and we plan to deploy them in a variety of packaging and inventory tasks

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