Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.82
March 18, 2023
…center in Portland, Ore., but the third-party logistics provider (3PL) is looking at automation and micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs). The Kansas City, Mo.-based company finds and leases buildings across the U.S. where retailers can share space, labor, and equipment. “We have 7 million sq. ft. of operations across 24 markets,” said Joe Oliaro, vice president of sales and chief real estate officer of Wagner Logistics. “We're heavy in the paper industry, automotive, and each picking for direct-to-consumer fulfillment.” Oliaro has worked with Wagner Logistics for almost 14 years, and he explained to Robotics 24/7 how businesses need to rethink multi-use spaces,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.82
August 24, 2021
…world’s top retailers, systems integrators, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). OSARO to scale up Octave Ventures led OSARO's Series C round, which brings its total funding to date to $67.5 million. Octave Ventures is a global investor with a particular focus on “deep tech” and biotech investments. New investors include Octave Ventures, J17 Capital, and Tomales Bay Capital. Existing investors AME Cloud Ventures, iRobot Corporation, King River Capital, and Founders Fund also participated. In April, the company raised $17.3 million and announced integrated products. “We are excited to help OSARO scale their business as they continue to widen their geographic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.82
May 09, 2023
…kitting solution is ideal for e-commerce businesses and the 3PLs [third-party logistics providers] that serve them,” he added. “Kitting requires precise picking and placing, as well as speed. It also requires intelligence to adapt to the continually changing SKUs that comprise each kit. OSARO’s technology is a perfect fit.” OSARO tackles kitting challenge Retailers of everything from apparel and food and beverage to toys and pet products have embraced subscription kits because they can grow recurring revenue and increase sales of slow-moving items, noted OSARO. The kits can also make inventory management more predictable for both retailers and fulfillment operators,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.82
May 16, 2017
…disruptive innovation is required to meet the exponentially growing customer expectations,” said Danny Halim, vice president of distribution and 3PL strategies at JDA Software. Dittmann tapped a wide range of expert sources, including multiple large and well-known companies, service providers and technology start-ups, to author the white paper, “New Supply Chain Technology Best Practices.” It is the first in UT’s Technology in the Supply Chain series. Kenco Logistics and JDA Software sponsored the paper. Download the White Paper: New Supply Chain Technology Best Practices
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.81
January 10, 2023
…system.” Distribution centers, retail stores, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have relied on Sure Sort for cost-effective and accurate order handling, cross-docking, and reverse logistics, according to the company. The iBOT robotic delivery vehicles are designed to process up to 2,400 items each hour with as few as three operators. The iBOTS are able to recharge as they travel through the Sure Sort system. OPEX said it has added the option of RFID scanning capabilities to meet growing demand from clients, especially apparel manufacturers and retailers. Bar codes sometimes get hidden in garments and require additional operator handling, which slows…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
April 27, 2022
…operations and to build energy technology for a better future. Geek+ also recently announced that Italian third-party logistics company (3PL) Life365 has deployed its AMRs at its facility in Forli, Italy.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
May 17, 2023
…and improve workplace ergonomics. Locus said that more than 100 of the world's top brands, retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses have deployed its award-winning systems at over 250 sites. It recently announced that DHL Supply Chain will deploy 5,000 Origin robots across multiple sites. At Automate 2023 in Detroit next week, Locus Robotics will exhibit at Booth 4432. For more coverage of Automate, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
November 13, 2021
…and automation. GXO is the only pure-play, large-cap global 3PL [third-party logistics provider]. What are warehouse expectations for automation? Manduca: Customer contracts are getting longer, and they're demanding technology in them. Right now, contracts run at four years, while a few in the past were only 12 months. With a five- to 10-year enablement, they want a 3PL with a good balance sheet, that's blue-chip, and that has scalable technology. Piloting is a big part of what we do, and we're the first to try for hiring worldwide. Operators want to stand shoulder to shoulder with logistics providers rather than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.79
June 21, 2023
…diverse end markets and applications, including e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), and parcel. The Columbus, Ohio-based company described itself as “the premier single-source provider of material handling solutions for a wide range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, retail, construction, food, electronics, and automotive.” Hy-Tek said that it and its partners have provided large and small customers turnkey solutions, from handling and storage systems to pre-assembled buildings and off-the-shelf products. The company added that its experienced team of engineering, sales, operations, and project management professionals work closely with customers to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and boost profitability. With more than 500 employees,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.79
March 16, 2023
…Couto, executive vice president for robotics and third-party logistics (3PL) at Körber Business Area Supply Chain. “Customers across the globe are looking for solutions in various operational areas to meet spikes in demand and address complexities around labor, safety, and warehouse associates' wellbeing.” “Körber has made it its mission to help companies worldwide respond to these challenges faster, while keeping fulfillment time and costs as low as possible,” he added. “Körber's flexible robotics and accompanying automation solutions have brought scalable fulfillment operations to numerous customers around the globe, and now we are bringing it to the next level.” RaaS cuts…
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August 01, 2022
…for global e-commerce merchants, retailers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) will complement Berkshire Grey's portfolio of robotics for e-commerce fulfillment, store replenishment, back-of-store order collection, and package handling. They added that they will provide fully integrated systems for customers seeking comprehensive Intelligent Enterprise Robotics (IER) systems to automate warehouse processes. “Through this collaboration with Berkshire Grey, we provide the flexible, cost-effective warehouse automation solutions our shared customers need to optimize their operations,” said Marc Segura, president of ABB's Robotics Division. “By combining ABB’s specialist robotic systems with Berkshire Grey’s AI, machine vision, sensors, and mechatronics, we give our customers the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.79
December 02, 2022
…of industries including retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, third-party logistics (3PL), and pharmaceuticals. To alleviate rising warehouse costs and labor constraints, Geek+ said it has designed its Four-Way Shuttle system to maximize reserve storage space while optimizing order throughput. The combined interaction of the shuttles and X-series robots provides greater operational flexibility for existing warehouses and can be integrated with existing infrastructure such as conveyor belts, robotic arms, or automatic lifts, said Geek+. “The team at KPI has been a trusted integrator of automated fulfillment solutions for decades, and we have had great experiences with their organization’s dedication to solving unique…
