Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.73
November 15, 2021
…apparel retail chain store, express services, and third-party logistics [3PL] to automotive,” said Yap. “We support global brands such as Decathlon to replicate their successful smart warehouses with Geek+ AMRs around the world, including three automated warehouses in Asia. With our experienced team and technologies advantages, we aim to lead ASEAN countries to a logistics revolution.” Geek+ focuses on product development The opening follows the recent launch of Geek+'s Singapore innovation center, a facility dedicated to research and development for the international logistics market. At the innovation center, engineers and technicians have the tools to do simulations and tests, develop…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.73
May 24, 2022
…said its technology can help retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses efficiently meet and exceed the increasingly complex and demanding requirements of fulfillment environments. Radial reaps productivity gains with robots Locus said its system works with Radial's existing picking technologies and warehouse infrastructure. The company added that its robots and software are designed to be easy to deploy, improve, and scale on demand without workflow disruption or downtime. The AMRs will help Radial's fulfillment center operations to meet rapidly increasing volumes and seasonal peaks, while also helping to control labor costs, Locus said. LocusBots can optimize worker productivity…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.73
January 08, 2018
…with low capital investment as an alternative to other 3PL solutions. “I am excited to announce our partnership with NFI and to announce our first location in Chino,” said Jim Tompkins, CEO, MonarchFx. “This state-of-the-art fulfillment center will allow us to provide huge benefits to our clients and their customers.” “MonarchFx’s decision to partner with NFI is a validation of the world-class supply chain solutions we provide,” said Ike Brown, vice chairman and president, NFI. “Our combined expertise and vision will deliver new levels of innovation that will help our clients leverage their supply chains to enhance the customer experience.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.72
January 12, 2022
…robotic automation to optimize reverse-logistics processing, e-commerce retailers and 3PLs [third-party logistics providers] have an opportunity to change the equation for e-commerce returns and turn a negative into a positive,” he added. Click here for a larger version. Consumer convenience poses retailer challenge Consumers expect free, no-hassle returns for their online purchases, noted Bedford, Mass.-based Berkshire Grey. In 2020, U.S. consumers returned 10.6% of total retail sales—or $428 billion in products—and about 5.9% were fraudulent, equating to $25.3 billion in losses, according to the National Retail Federation. By the end of January, consumers will return will return an estimated $120…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.71
June 16, 2023
…industrial parts and healthcare suppliers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). When Exotec's robots encounter problems, they can be solved remotely in most cases, said Beau Martin, manager of Exotec's Service Center. However, the failure of an entire unit or an unexpected problem, like a gallon of sticky grape juice exploding at the top of a rack, will occasionally require more direct human intervention, he said. There is typically one technician onsite per Exotec deployment. Panel discusses customer challenges Robotics 24/7 moderated a panel on “How Automation Is Evolving to Meet Supply Chain Challenges.” Josiah Girton, senior manager for building operations…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.71
July 09, 2018
…into long-term relationships with carriers and third party logistics (3PL) partners is now imperative to gaining improved logistics efficiency. “And that is a paradigm shift for us,” she says. “We strive to be the shipper of choice for our carriers because we’re not in it for the short haul.” And while admitting that there can be tension with third-party relationships, Fouhy says that the key is getting 3PLs to fully understand her company’s needs and standards. “What we focus on is integrating J&J into the 3PL relationship to help alleviate tensions.” Joseph Ruddy, chief innovation officer for the Port of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
March 07, 2024
…be used for unloading at transload facilities, cross docks, 3PL providers, distribution centers and e-commerce fulfillment warehouses. The robots can be installed within days and provide enhanced operational efficiencies and predictability. Pixmo combines an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) base, a cobot arm with six degrees of freedom, vacuum-powered end effector designed for case handling and AI-powered perception and motion planning systems. It does not require costly software integrations or infrastructure changes to be deployed into the warehouse environment. With its mobile base that has the footprint of a warehouse pallet, the Pixmo robot can move in any direction to create…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
August 29, 2022
…and being more cost-effective than traditional automation systems, said HAI ROBOTICS. The company's target industries mainly include third-party logistics (3PL), retail, e-commerce, fashion, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). The HAIPICK A42T is intended to handle products in these markets. To see HAI ROBOTICS's ACR systems live, please visit Booth 5C70, at NEC Birmingham, U.K.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
October 03, 2023
…world. They are designed to enable third-party logistics providers (3PLs), manufacturers, and specialty warehouses to meet or exceed the increasingly complex demands of today's fulfillment environments, it added. The company said its robots are currently deployed at more than 65 sites in Europe, serving dozens of customers. Its European headquarters are in Amsterdam. In August, Locus surpassed its 2 billionth pick globally, just 11 months after reaching the landmark of 1 billion picks. “LocusBots have already helped our European customers in retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and logistics to significantly improve productivity and efficiency,” said Denis Niezgoda, vice president for Europe, the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.69
August 12, 2021
…said Jessica Moran, senior vice president of parcels and 3PL (third-party logistics) businesses at Berkshire Grey. “More importantly, our system is uniquely able to address a core challenge in the traditional package-sortation process: requiring package labels to be manually adjusted so they can be scanned properly,” she said. “With our patented HyperScanner optical identification modules, barcodes can be read from any angle in milliseconds — all without manual intervention.” FedEx Ground relies on automation to meet demand Pittsburgh-based FedEx Ground has more than 180,000 team members, 642 distribution hubs and local pickup-and-delivery stations, and 95,000 motorized vehicles operated by 5,400…
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 0.69
October 11, 2017
…shipping. Dietl says the model differs from a traditional 3PL in several important ways. Whereas a 3PL might make some profit selling spare parts, Witron is not interested in making profits on after-sales. “We act as a full provider, and so the after-sales services are focused on the best possible operational value,” Dietl says. “Where a 3PL workforce is typically flexible, ideally operating with cheapest possible headcount, we are building up a stable of cross-skilled people. Our strategy is to either offer full service, or build up the service operations personnel for the customer and then hand them over if…
