Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.09
September 17, 2024
…its customers to address a new use case - inventory management. Not only did it create multiple options to suit different business operations, it also enabled opportunities for its customers to apply their data to future use cases. From floor scrubbers to inventory management Brain Corp initially developed its BrainOS software to provide autonomy for AMRs. As the software’s capabilities expanded, the company built additional products on top of its core software, including BrainOS Clean Suite for autonomous floor scrubbers. Gavin Donley, Brain Corp head of marketing, said the company initially targeted the retail vertical market. After finding success providing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.48
September 10, 2024
…manual inspection. As the project continued, Nokia identified warehouse inventory monitoring as a commercialization opportunity, forming an internal startup to market its Autonomous Inventory Monitoring Service (AIMS). Paul Heitlinger, general manager of Nokia AIMS, said the small standalone business unit is now working with warehouse operators across the U.S. to automate inventory cycle counting using drones. Minimizing impacts to customers Nokia AIMS launched commercially last year, announcing a deployment with Graybar in October 2023. Heitlinger said most AIMS customers count overnight during off hours, meaning that the average closure time of 30 minutes won’t delay their normal operations. “There’s huge…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 21.19
September 10, 2024
Inventory management reinvented with Nokia AIMS smart drone technology Nokia Autonomous Inventory Monitoring Service (AIMS) can enable cost effective, efficient, and accurate inventory monitoring using smart, AI-enabled, autonomous drones. With true inventory counting capability, drones can individually count items, such as eaches, cases, or cartons. Detailed, up-to-date inventory analytics can reduce low-value manual labor and transform productivity and efficiency. Nokia AIMS can helps customers improve overall efficiency with an expected 30-40% return on investment (ROI).
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.25
September 03, 2024
…company deepens market penetration, and introduce new automation and inventory visibility analytics systems to the supply chain market. Summers brings experience from startups turned Fortune 500s Prior to Gather AI, Summers served as chief marketing officer of both global lifestyle hospitality company Convene and software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider Optoro. During these years, she was named to WWD's “Women Leaders in Business” list. Additionally, she led marketing for venture-funded startups that became Fortune 500 companies including TheFind (acquired by Facebook), Buy.com (acquired by Rakuten), Best Buy, and Zumba Fitness. “The market is still feeling the effects of supply chain disruption post-COVID, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.11
August 31, 2024
…according to ISD, represents a significant leap forward in inventory management technology, offering enhanced flexibility and cost-effectiveness for warehouse operations. UltraStore evolves with customer needs The UltraStore WCS is a comprehensive inventory management offering that provides users with complete control over their warehouse inventory. Its interface ensures ease of navigation, reduced training time and operation, making it accessible to users of all technical levels. The UltraStore WCS software provides real-time stock levels, allowing management to eliminate stock-outs and schedule replenishment as labor becomes available. The system also boasts easily configurable options, enabling users to tailor the software's behavior to their…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 7.13
August 30, 2024
…how orders are fulfilled – and more transparency into inventory numbers and locations. To be successful, leading organizations need to rethink supply chain execution and triangulate the needs of the business, its shareholders and, most importantly, the customer. Without optimized supply chain execution, companies are facing an uphill battle to succeed. Fortunately, balancing speed, cost effectiveness and positive customer experiences does not have to be a game of either/or. Leading companies are already achieving it and in this paper we explore the “how.” In this eBook, we explore how to unlock improved performance and profitability by placing people at the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.28
August 29, 2024
…AS/RS tailored to MAHLE Aftermarket’s material flow, providing enough inventory storage density and processing capability. The complete AutoStore system at the Mississippi facility comprises 42,000 bins, 7 ports, and 18 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), in addition to a connected conveyor system with 18 gravity lanes used for consolidation. Designed and planned by the team at Kardex, the AutoStore system was built and commissioned on schedule and ramped up quickly and smoothly. “The support provided by Kardex exceeded expectations,” said Rhiannon Fisher, MAHLE Aftermarket head of business excellence for the North America region. “During the design process they were very hands…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.22
August 27, 2024
…which can be used to map the location of inventory to form a database of information over time. Slamcore’s spatial-temporal digital twin doesn’t require a database with petabytes of data because everything is logged in a simple format. Currently, that data includes an object name, a coordinate, and a timestamp. Because the data is numerical at its core, it’s easily searchable in real time. Nicholson said generative AI is the perfect tool to extract meaningful information from the digital twin. Because all the information is interconnected through time and location, operators can use generative AI to ask questions about things…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.40
August 09, 2024
…resilient and reliable supply chain platform with visibility across inventory pools, enabling customers to identify growth opportunities as well as predict and rapidly respond to potential disruptions. Simulation capabilities to evaluate future supply chain strategies and understand ROI across their local and global business. The acquisition of MercuryGate will establish a critical pillar of Körber’s ambition to create a unified supply chain execution suite that can offer real-time optimization and collaboration across the supply chain. Customers will benefit from integrated processes across functions, faster and more accurate decision-making and the ability to mitigate risks and disruptions more effectively. “This acquisition…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.51
August 05, 2024
…technology developer Nokia recently announced the launch of an inventory-counting capability for its Nokia Autonomous Inventory Monitoring Service (AIMS). The new option can enable warehouse operators to utilize autonomous drones to individually count items - such as eaches, cases, or cartons - in any racked inventory location. Nokia said warehouse shrinkage can account for 3-5% of a company’s revenue and 25% of shrinkage is due to administrative errors. This shrinkage, combined with continued pressure to fulfill orders rapidly has pushed warehouse operators to a tipping point of futureproofing and automating operations to gain a business edge. Through the cloud-based Nokia…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.98
July 28, 2024
…helps address labor shortages while enhancing worker safety and inventory security, increasing overall logistics operational stability. “Since establishing our Korean branch last year, we have been impressed by the adoption of Exotec's cutting-edge technology by Korean and international customers and were delighted by the overwhelming interest received after showcasing the Skypod system at KMAT2024,” said Oh Ji-seok, vice president of sales at Exotec Korea. “Previously, customers had to visit sites in Japan, Europe, or the US to see the equipment following local tradeshows. Now, with the opening of the Seoul Demo Center, customers can easily visit and witness firsthand the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.39
July 26, 2024
…proof of the technology’s real-world value for warehouses as they seek tools that can help them protect their employees, inventory and bottom line.” Yale Reliant was recently made available on an additional 16 models, bringing the overall lineup to 59 lift truck models. The technology is a result of more than 40,000 hours of research and development, and has been deployed on 6,000 lift trucks in real-world operations.
