Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.29
November 02, 2022
…volumes remain high overall. “I think one of the 3PL [third-party logistics] sites we're at, their peak volumes goes up 6x around this time of the year, so it is still as crazy as ever, maybe not just as crazy as last year,” said Cherewka. Autonomous forklifts grow in popularity Like OTTO Motors, Vecna’s counterbalanced forklift has been very popular. It has become the company’s most popular lift truck, Cherewka said. “We just announced an upgrade for that,” he said. “Part of the upgrade for that was driven by the amount of packaging workflows that we’re running into.” As a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.66
November 01, 2022
…opportunities for vendors, integrators, distributors, resellers, third-party logistics companies (3PLs), and consultants, to deliver unified solutions, according to the San Francisco-based company. The program is designed to optimize every stage of a customer’s purchasing and deployment process whether it be with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), or other solution technologies, it added. OSARO makes robotic piece-picking systems for e-commerce markets. It said its robots, which take advantage of machine vision and control software, are used for goods-to-robot use cases where key challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and fragile items. The program’s first members…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.29
October 27, 2022
…up on robotics Warehouse operators and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are making healthy investments in automation for materials handling. For instance, shipping giant Maersk last year acquired Visible Supply Chain Management (SCM) for $838 million. The deal followed Maersk's strategic goal of serving 75% of the U.S. direct-to-consumer market within 24 hours and to deliver to 95% of the U.S. market within 48 hours. The company gained nine fulfillment centers, accounting for more than 20 million sq. ft., to its distribution network. In addition, Maersk said it expects Visible SCM to have synergy with its 2020 acquisition of Performance Team…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.82
October 14, 2022
Earlier this month, Smart Robotics launched its “newly engineered” Smart Parcel Picker, building on its product line of pick-and-place systems. “This picking robot is designed to depalletize and unload an array of containers with parcels, varying in size, surface material, and weight,” the company wrote in a blog post. “The Smart Parcel Picker is able to do this at business case-friendly throughput and performance – replacing physically straining and repetitive work for warehouse employees at times that the industry is also experiencing growing labor shortages.” The Eindhoven, Netherlands-based company said the picker can be integrated into existing warehouse management systems…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.56
October 04, 2022
…systems to help online retailers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) ship more efficiently to anywhere in the world. The Garnerville, N.Y.-based company offers a warehouse management system (WMS), as well as outsourced fulfillment as a service. ShipHero started with inVia WES ShipHero began working with inVia Robotics last year when it added the inVia Logic warehouse execution system (WES) to the Cargo Cove distribution center it had acquired. The company started by adding intelligent labor orchestration to improve the productivity of its warehouse workers. However, once ShipHero saw the efficiencies it was able to obtain with the software alone, it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.69
September 28, 2022
…company said it can help retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses meet increasing fulfillment demands. LocusBots can navigate autonomously through warehouses and be flexibly and seamlessly deployed as demand changes, said Locus. The AMRs support a diverse range of picking strategies and workflows and can be easily integrated into existing warehouses, according to the company. Locus Robotics recently marked its 1 billionth pick. Robotics 24/7 named the company as one of the top 10 mobile robot providers to watch this year. DHL and Locus relationship continues to grow Since 2017, DHL Supply Chain North America and Locus Robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.68
September 27, 2022
…the competition has only focused on the software. Once 3PLs [third-party logistics providers] reach a certain scale, then they have to invest in robotics.” “They typically procure solutions from the U.S., Europe, or China, but we belive that the differentiator and core competency of a logistics provider must include in-house robotics capabilities,” he noted. “There are not many examples, and we look up to Amazon.” OPLOG topped the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Turkey, having experienced 4,564% growth. It also graduated from the Microsoft for Startups’ GrowthX Accelerator. The company said it has experienced 91% year-over-year growth in units fulfilled, in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.82
September 26, 2022
…industries covering pharmaceutical, beverage producers, furniture manufacturing, chemical logistics, 3PL, vertical farming, and more. Responding to a need Going forward, the two companies intend to work together in the Asia Pacific market according to the partnership agreement. “Our intelligent warehousing solutions have been specifically designed to deliver benefits that impact not just companies in the industry but also their customers and the environment. The numerous successful deployments in Singapore with multinational corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs in the pharmaceutical, furniture manufacturing, chemical logistics, third-party logistics, and vertical farming industries) have paved the way for our global expansion,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.49
September 21, 2022
…electronics, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), healthcare, and third-party logistics (3PL), among others. The company also has a strong presence in North America, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific, as well as a growing presence in Latin America. “With our customers’ need to outperform their competitors at the forefront of our innovative advancements, our AI-enabled software allows our customers to upgrade any robot to help meet consumer demands for speed, quality, choice, accuracy, and sustainability,” stated Samay Kohli, co-founder and CEO of GreyOrange. The Roswell, Ga.-based company in May raised $110 million to continue its growth. Kohli spoke with Robotics 24/7 about…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.38
September 15, 2022
…its technology can help brands, retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and speciality warehouses meet increasingly complex fulfillment demands. “We want to understand prospective customers' challenges,” Dekin told Robotics 24/7. “Sure, it's about the availability and cost of labor, but ultimately, most customers are challenged with getting product into the hands of their end customers. Throughput and capacity are a huge part of the conversation.” In addition, Locus said existing warehouses can easily integrate its LocusBots into their infrastructures without disrupting workflows. Robotics 24/7 noted that the company was among the 10 mobile robot providers to watch this year. “Our advantage…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.26
September 12, 2022
…it can help e-commerce businesses and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to automate and optimize material flow across fulfillment centers. The company provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and artificial intelligence-driven orchestration software. inVia said it has designed its warehouse systems to be quickly deployed without disrupting existing operations. The company offers its technology through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) subscription. It claimed that it can improve productivity by four to five times and increase accuracy to more than 99.9%—- at a fraction of the cost of traditional automation. Picker robots promise to streamline G2P processes As retailers and 3PLs transition from store replenishment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.22
September 04, 2022
…This includes customers, suppliers, vendors, warehouses, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), transportation partners, etc. For smooth operations, you need to have a strong collaboration with these partners. To foster collaboration, you need to align with the goals of your partners. The incentive structure in place should also foster strong, stable partnerships. Robust data sharing with partners is also needed to help them grow with your organization. 3. Consider cobots Mobile robots and collaborative robots are new additions to many supply chains. They can help in a range of activities, from picking products on distribution center shelves and sorting to delivering them…
