Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.84
July 25, 2023
…of the world’s largest retailers, grocers, and wholesalers, including Walmart, Albertsons, and C&S Wholesale Grocers. “When I first started thinking about automating the supply chain, I wanted to be able to create ... not just an automated warehouse, but an automated platform that had perfect inventory management, perfect accuracy in shipping, and could be so good that you could create a warehouse that was a multi-tenant warehouse with perfect accuracy that allowed anyone that had any storage needs at any time to be able to take advantage of this platform,” said Cohen in an investor call. “I think that we've…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.94
July 18, 2023
…It also touted successful implementations at L'Oreal, IKEA, UNIQLO, Walmart, Orbis, Mitsubishi, JD Logistics, BYD, and more. TCL deployed Flex AMRs with a lifting module for line-side delivery, which FowardX said was “the world’s first 5G AMR deployment” (see video above). Chery recently deployed more than 100 AMRs from across ForwardX's product lines as one unified fleet to support its automotive Super Factory, which produces over 300,000 vehicles and 200,000 KD units per year. ForwardX said these partnerships have demonstrated the value of its technologies in improving efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence across various sectors. Last week, ForwardX named Richmond…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.27
July 13, 2023
…customers are already global entities. ForwardX is working with Walmart China, helping prepare orders for delivery within 42 hours. Post-COVID, we're seeing more “buy online, pick up in store,” shifting distribution. Some operators are looking to turn stores into large warehouses, increasing efficiency without increasing staff. We're expanding in the U.S. to address widespread labor shortages. What mobile robots has ForwardX displayed at recent trade shows? Guan: At ProMat, we showed three types of AMRs. The smaller Flex has capacity up to 661 lb. for piece picking. The Max is a pallet-size AMR with 1,322-lb. capacity. Other robots can only…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.31
March 27, 2023
…short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 customers including Kroger, Walmart, Loblaw, and Georgia-Pacifi. Gatik’s Class 3-6 autonomous box trucks are commercially deployed in multiple markets including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario. Gatik’s autonomous trucks each feature a cold chain-capable 20’ foot box designed to transport ambient, refrigerated, and frozen goods quickly, safely, and efficiently. The collaboration involves consistent, repeated delivery runs multiple times per day, seven days per week across Kroger’s Dallas distribution network while unlocking the advantages of autonomous delivery for Kroger’s customers: Increased speed and responsiveness when fulfilling e-commerce orders, reduced costs, and dedicated capacity across the supply chain’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.09
March 17, 2023
…over 100 customers, including JD.com, DHL, IKEA, TCL, and Walmart, according to its website. It secured its first U.S. contract in August. Hirocloud, which is based in Edison, New Jersey, is using 600 FowardX AMRs as its 50,000 sq ft. facility, according to the news site Industry Today. Founded in 2016, ForwardX has four AMR product lines, including its Flex Series, Max Series, Apex Series, and Conveyor Series. To date, it has raised $109 million, according to Crunchbase. ForwardX Robotics sees the popular trade show as a great space to connect with customers across the logistics supply chain in North…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.05
February 03, 2023
…$12.0 billion in the quarter.” Symbotic deploys robots for Walmart Symbotic said it applies robots, high-density storage, machine vision, and machine learning to solve complex distribution challenges and “reimagine” the supply chain. The company claimed that its combination of artificial intelligence and automation “enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy, and efficiency.” In addition, Symbotic said it “transforms” warehouses into strategic assets for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food and beverage companies. In May 2022, it announced that Walmart was expanding deployment of its systems to 42 regional distribution centers. In July, Symbotic and Walmart added…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.17
February 01, 2023
…also be hosting the “You Are Ready for Robots in the Warehouse” panel. Representatives from Mujin, Geek+, FANUC, and Walmart will make up the panel. “The panel will provide valuable insights on the latest advancements in robotics and automation the warehouse and logistics industry,” Mujin said. Editors note: This article has been updated to include a video of the demonstration.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.87
January 31, 2023
…and logistics trade show this week, including representatives from Walmart, Amazon, IKEA, and Target. Some 250 industry experts will also share their insights during panel discussions and talks. Tomorrow at 10:20 a.m. PT, Addverb Americas CEO Mark Messina will speak as part of “The Automated Micro Fulfillment & Autonomous Routing” panel. Other experts on the panel will include executives from Davinci Micro, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and Wise Systems. The session will “discuss trends in autonomous micro-fulfillment and autonomous routing,” Addverb said. Addverb invests in U.S. market Addverb has spent the past year expanding its presence in the U.S. after Reliance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.55
January 30, 2023
…but it didn't want 1 million sq. ft. Sure, Walmart acquired Alert Innovation in October, but ASRS is like an erector set—it can be put up pretty quickly. With AutoStore and RightPick for inbound receiving and outbound order fulfillment, apo.com's new 220,000-sq.-ft. facility can operate 24/7 and ship €1.5 billion [$1.6 billion U.S.] worth of product a year. We're building a network to support the growth of businesses. They don't have to be an Amazon or a Walmart. What are some of the advantages of automation for smaller companies? Martinelli: In a smaller company, there are fewer layers to sell…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.99
January 25, 2023
…the same rate, but they haven't gone down. The Walmarts of the world don't have problems with capital, but smaller players haven't traditionally used automation. Berkshire Grey offers robotics as a service [RaaS], which takes the capital burden off of companies and makes it easier for some operators to adopt robots. While e-commerce continued to grow in the second half of 2022, isn't there also a shift toward omnichannel? Geyer: Most of the focus has been on e-commerce because most of the growth in demand has been in that channel. Compared with retail applications, where the cost of handling a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.09
January 23, 2023
…of the product shipped to customers like Whole Foods, Walmart and Albertsons, the facilities are located within 400 miles of the markets served; harvested product is packed and shipped within a few days of harvesting. “We don’t hold our crop, which is another way we are disrupting the food supply chain,” said Frankert. “We ship directly from our farms to the customers.” The application represents a unique combination of a traditional, but effective automated materials handling technology. It uses a pallet-handling ASRS along with sensors and LED lighting. It demonstrates that just when we think we’ve mined all of the…
