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The Logistics Matters podcast: Crystal Parrott of Plus One Robotics on how automation can help retailers handle peaks | Season 5 Episode 12

Fluctuating volumes make things difficult for distribution operations, but now there are technologies that make it easier to smooth out the peaks. Our guest tells how those technologies can bring huge benefits for retail distribution. Plus: Supply chain impacts of the Baltimore bridge disaster; drones show potential for middle-mile deliveries.

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By DC Velocity StaffMar 29, 2024
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About this week's guest
Crystal Parrott

Crystal Parrott is chief operating officer at Plus One Robotics. With more than 30 years in the robotics and automation industries, Parrott has a history of bringing emerging technologies to market. Recently, she served as the vice president, Robotics Center of Excellence, for Dematic Corp, where she led all robotic initiatives and guided and supported the generation of robotic solution sales in the logistic market.

Prior to joining Dematic in 2018, Parrott spent 11 years leading the development of advanced robotics technology and promoting it to create new business at Southwest Research Institute.

Parrott holds a Master of Science in Management of Technology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Kettering University.




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