Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.75
April 04, 2022
…cross-docking system for autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, in grocery supply chains. The Beijing-based company said it will enable operators to get goods with short shelf lives out to stores more quickly. “AMR-driven cross-docking is a major boon to supermarket operations everywhere,” stated Kai Liu, co-founder and vice president of picking and smart warehouse at Geek+. “By entrusting this crucial step of the supply chain to robotics technology, we can minimize the time foodstuffs spend in storage and maximize the time they are on the shelves where people can enjoy them. This is another example of how AMRs can improve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.74
January 10, 2022
…Grocers, and Chris Volan, senior manager of strategic accounts and robotics business development at Tennant. They will discuss the grocery company's robotic automation journey. “From Data to Insight to Decisions: Robots Propel a Better Customer Experience” will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 18, starting at 2:45 p.m. ET, Expo Level 1, Expo Stage 1.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.73
March 27, 2023
…continue to see interest in some sectors, such as groceries. We have a couple of big retailers that are looking at G2P and AutoStore because trying to find land for new facilities is a long process. One electronics provider in the Columbus, Ohio, area wiped out 60% to 70% of a building for an automated storage and retrieval [ASRS] system, with a ton of success. Another client in Upstate New York, a sporting goods retailer, is looking at Brightpick. ROI and workforce concerns How can companies be sure of their return on investment (ROI) over time? Stretar: From a pure…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.68
June 08, 2021
…Hong Kong said they will work closely to secure the smooth operations of the largest automated warehouse within Asia's grocery industry and to ensure the timely and accurate allocation of millions of products to Circle K's network of convenience stores.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.62
August 18, 2021
…and labor. Segments that can benefit include convenicence and grocery stores, university and corporate campuses, casinos, hospital cafeterias, and military bases, according to the company. Picnic has received industry recognition including the National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovations 2021 Award and inclusion in The FoodTech 500 2020. The company said it offers solutions to real-world challenges such as staffing shortages, food waste, and elevated hygiene standards. The food automation market could experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% between 2020 and 2027, reaching $29.4 billion by 2027, predicted Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. Although Zume Pizza shut down in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.61
April 22, 2022
As part of a $1 million donation from grocery store operator Meijer, the Council of the Great Lakes region in the U.S. will soon be purchasing robots, drones, and more to clean up Midwestern beaches and waterways. Items include electric beach cleaning robots called BeBots, remote controlled water drones called Pixie Drones, and gutter-bin stormwater filtration systems. Meijer sends message to cut down pollution Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer said it donated to the CGLR Foundation, the donation arm of the council, to bring awareness about the scale of the plastics pollution problem in the Great Lakes and to initiate action…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.55
August 23, 2021
…and retrieval systems (ASRS) from Alert Innovation can help grocery retailers enhance their return on investment (ROI) by over 50% in comparison with traditional automated picking systems, according to ABI. “We can also expect intelligent automation solutions to influence processes across the supply chain,” Luitel said. “In the future, operators will be venturing further into solutions like robotic process automation (RPA) and mobile warehousing.” These findings are from ABI Research's “Modern Fulfillment Trends: Warehouse Robotics, Handheld Devices and Wearables” technology analysis report. This report is part of the company's Supply Chain Management & Logistics research service, which includes research, data,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.55
January 19, 2022
…co-created and delivered highly automated warehouses for their Jio-Mart grocery business,” stated Kumar. “This strategic partnership will help us leverage 5G, battery tech through new energy initiatives, [and] advances in material sciences—carbon fiber— to deliver more advanced and affordable robots.” Addverb also supports Reliance units such as its oil refineries and solar plants, fashion retailer Ajio, and online pharmacy Netmeds. Addverb plans global acceleration Addverb has subsidiaries in Singapore, the Netherlands, and Australia and said it has more than 100 customers. The company said it has more than 100 customers, including Amazon (a Reliance rival), Coca-Cola, Flipkart, and Unilever. In…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.55
June 14, 2023
…improve the performance and efficiency of assembly, fulfillment, and other processes. The industries Photoneo serves include automotive, logistics, e-commerce, grocery, medical, and manufacturing.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.52
November 15, 2022
…will deliver innovative systems for industries such as apparel, grocery, retail, and healthcare, and for the government. “McMurray Stern's experience in integrated design-build lays a foundation for Addverb's hardware and software innovations,” said Sriram Sridhar, chief revenue officer of Addverb. “McMurray Stern has a long legacy within the storage and micro-fulfillment industry. We are looking to learn from their experience and work together to offer creative solutions to their customers.” Addverb said it provides smart end-to-end warehouse and industrial automation and intralogistics solutions. The company said its extensive portfolio includes robots, material handling technologies, and software. It added that its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.43
September 23, 2021
…gets more orders out the door more quickly.” Berkshire Grey added that its systems serve multiple industries including same-day grocery, package handling, and retail. It said its Intelligent Enterprise Robotics (IER) supports customers' order-fulfillment needs across the entire supply chain. The company also provides include installation, testing and commissioning, and support services using cloud-based AI systems that provide predictive maintenance, management of system operations, analytics, and integration. Berkshire Grey said its technology is modular, flexible, and available via robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) implementation models. This allows customers to quickly adopt automationwithout upfront capital expenditures, it said.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.42
May 13, 2022
…of around 4,000 SKUs across toiletries, cosmetics, confectionary, and grocery products. ‘System is paying for itself,’ says RangePlus The new automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) was designed and delivered in collaboration with warehouse automation specialist and Geek+ strategic delivery partner Breathe Technologies. “This automated warehouse picking system has been a wise financial decision,” said Shabbab Al-Ghamdi, co-founder of RangePlus. “We can now significantly increase the amount we pick, pack, and ship. ... The system is paying for itself.” After automating its picking process, RangePlus achieved a 300% improvement in picking rate and order picking time, as well as a…
