Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.97
May 26, 2022
…many orders for e-commerce customers. The third-party logistics provider's (3PL) employees are now front and center in both the inbound and outbound operations and enjoy much more comfortable conditions, the company said. The P-800s bring the racks to the operator at the workstation, then return the racks to an optimized position. This saves countless hours that would otherwise be spent walking through the vast site, according to Bergler. “We have greatly enjoyed working with Bergler to make this project a reality,” said Saverio Carella, sales director for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at Geek+. “Together, we have achieved a modern logistics…
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 0.87
May 18, 2022
…suite of software solutions and predictive analytics.” GreyOrange addresses 3PL labor woes As labor shortages, volatile lead times, global supply chain problems, and rising costs affect retailers, they are rapidly implementing automation, said GreyOrange. Seventy-three percent of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) reported finding, training and retaining qualified labor as their most critical challenge, according to the company. GreyOrange claimed that its omnichannel fulfillment platform gives companies choice, flexibility, and resilience in driving digital transformations. The company, which has U.S. headquarters in Atlanta and offices worldwide, added that its Ranger autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and software can increase productivity, mitigate labor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.12
May 15, 2022
…a subscription-based RaaS model, popular with third-party logistics providers (3PLs), 62% of respondents indicated that they purchased the entire robotics solution, including providing their own maintenance and support as a pure capital expenditure play. Just under a third (31%) opted for an RaaS model, and another 8% bought the robots but subscribe to a SaaS model for software and support. At the end of the day, the question mark around robotics technology is whether it’s the shiny new object or delivering real value. To that end, 85% of respondents said their investments met (54%) or exceeded (31%) their ROI objectives.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.29
May 09, 2022
…and validators in whatever spaces we want to work in—3PL [third-party logistics], brands, food and beverage, telecommunications, or electrical components. Even though we were in stealth, we were reaching out to multiple blue-chip investors. We made ourselves somewhat known among key leading customers. Amazon reached out to me, which made me more convinced that we're doing the right thing. What makes Vimaan's value proposition unique? Ganapathi: We take a different approach, which we think is a step forward for the industry. We looked at where we could add value to the ecosystem. We went through a rigorous due-dilligence process with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.40
May 09, 2022
…customers include Global 100 retailers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). “The demand for innovation to address operational challenges plaguing supply chains brought on by new connected-consumer buying behaviours for e-commerce and omnichannel purchasing is very strong in the U.K., and Berkshire Grey has the solutions the market needs to compete,” said Neil Berry, senior vice president and general manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Berkshire Grey. A Berkshire Grey Mobile Robotic System with integrated goods-to-person picking fulfills a U.K. grocery order. Source: Berkshire Grey Logistex provides rapid access to European users “Partnering with Logistex allows us…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.47
May 03, 2022
…today announced that Fulfyld, a third-party logistics provider or 3PL, has chosen it to integrate robots and a full warehouse execution system into Fulfyld's facility in Harvest, Ala. inVia plans to integrate its robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) suite into Fulfyld's existing warehouse to address the challenge of random access to inventory for e-commerce fulfillment. The Westlake Village, Calif.-based company said it will deploy autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and software “without disruption to daily operations.” “inVia’s RaaS model is ideal for e-commerce fulfillment 3PLs like ours, because it allows us to avoid large CapEx [capital expenditures], which ultimately helps Fulfyld deliver better pricing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.51
May 03, 2022
…automation. The result is suboptimal operations. Third-party logistics provider (3PL) CJ Logistics set out to add AMRs, automated forklifts (AFLs), electronic pallet trucks (EPTs), and voice and vision technologies at a 1.1 million-sq.-ft. facility in Dallas. An important step was not only integrating those technologies together, but also with a warehouse management system (WMS) from Blue Yonder. Integrating all this automation was a strategic initiative for CJ Logistics, a South Korea-based 3PL with U.S. headquarters in Des Plaines, Ill. It wanted to automate as much non-value-added horizontal travel as possible in its facility, as well as picking processes. But it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.58
April 29, 2022
…(computer, communication, and consumer) electronics manufacturing, e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PLs), textiles, printing, and papermaking, among many others, it said. Over 70% are projects with complex scenarios and rigid demands, said VisionNav. In addition, the company said it has established partnerships with more than 50 Fortune 500 businesses. Meituan, a leading e-commerce services platform in China, led VisionNav's Series C+ round. VisionNav said it will use this round of funding on technology research and new product development. It will also optimize product performance with a focus on stability and standardization. VisionNav said it also plans to promote large-scale implementation and localized…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
April 27, 2022
…systems have been implemented in more than 500 projects around the world, including leading brands of e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), manufacturing, and apparel, many of which have faced strong seasonal peaks. To see HAI Robotics' ACR systems live, please visit Booth C11/D12 Hall 10— Fiera Milano. The trade show runs from May 3-6, in Milan, Italy.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
April 27, 2022
…operations and to build energy technology for a better future. Geek+ also recently announced that Italian third-party logistics company (3PL) Life365 has deployed its AMRs at its facility in Forli, Italy.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.27
April 21, 2022
…operates out of MassRobotics’ co-working space. Third-party logistics providers (3PL) are currently operating two of its systems, and Southie Autonomy said it expects to have several dozen or so more in use by the end of the year. RailPod inspects railroads RailPod makes automated devices to inspect railroad tracks for obstructions, loose fasteners, and clearance levels for large payloads such as wind turbines. “The concept is we bring a variety of different inspection technologies into one platform automated to do a series of analytics, predictive maintenance work, and specific applications,” said CEO Brendan English. Founded in 2014, the company has…
