Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.44
April 19, 2022
…sizes with businesses of all sizes, including third-party logistics (3PLs) providers and outside integrators. “Our typical project has four to five partners,” an MHS representative told Robotics 24/7 at MODEX 2022 last month. “That includes conveyors, flexible AMRs [autonomous mobile robots], and upper level controls, with hundreds of APIs [application programming interfaces].” MHS, Fortna tout complementary offerings The need for improved throughput and faster execution has increased demand for automation, advanced operating software, and services, said MHS and Fortna. They added that their complementary products and services, as well as their industry partnerships, will benefit logistics customers. The duo said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
April 18, 2022
…the model correctly, Instacart’s MFCs would essentially be small 3PLs located near customers to provide fast, home delivery for a variety of customers. Some inventory could be evergreen and used for all customers – Cheerios, after all, is Cheerios regardless of what grocer or convenience store you buy it from – and private-label or chain-specific inventory could be managed like inventory in any other 3PL. “When we did our research in 2020, everyone talked about Insta as the monster grocery had created,” said Scriven. “They had an inexpensive CapEx solution, but Instacart owned the data. Today, the story has transitioned…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.87
March 29, 2022
…its multi-bot system can help retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses efficiently meet and even exceed the increasingly complex demands of order fulfillment. Locus added that existing warehouses can integrate its systems without disrupting workflows. The company has displayed its new Vector and Max AMRs, which are fully integrated after its acquisition of Waypoint Robotics, at MODEX 2022 this week in Atlanta. “Locus' innovative multi-bot approach, flexibility, scalability, and fast ROI [return on investment] is helping GXO to consistently exceed their global customers' expectations,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “This deployment allows GXO to further scale…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
March 29, 2022
…storage and distribution facilities, the Sky-Storage & Ground-Pick is an ideal solution to automate operations in retail, third-party logistics (3PL), manufacturing, cold chain, and pharmaceutical distribution, among many other industries, the company said.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
March 28, 2022
…systems are designed to help retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses to meet increasingly complex fulfillment demands. Locus said they can be easily integrated into existing infrastructures and new warehouses without disrupting workflows. The new line of LocusBots includes the following: Locus Origin—Engineered for maximum warehouse efficiency, Locus Origin delivers fulfillment productivity coupled with agile maneuverability, incorporating the latest navigation and vision system technologies, said Locus. It works collaboratively with associates in dynamic warehouse environments. Locus Vector—The industrial-strength AMR has flexibility for a wide range of roles, from fulfillment to transport to putaway, according to the company. Locus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.54
March 24, 2022
…as raw materials, small electronics, apparel, medicine, retails and 3PL industries that have large number of SKUs, the company said. Partners to showcase technology Material Handling Systems (MHS), SVT Robotics, GreyOrange, and Tompkins Robotics will also be showcasing HAI Robotics’ technologies at their booths. Days ahead of MODEX 2022, HAI ROBOTICS announced new partnerships with Tompkins Robotics and Storage Solutions. HAI ROBOTICS said the partnership allows them to expand to various new industries across North America. HAI Robotics will be located at Booth C4585. HAI continues U.S. expansion “It's a very exciting time for HAI ROBOTICS as we continue our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.93
March 20, 2022
…CJ GLS. The Seoul, South Korea-based third-party logistics provider (3PL) has a portfolio spanning temperature-controlled warehousing, multimodal transportation, e-commerce order fulfillment, and last-mile delivery. CJ Logistics has operated in the U.S. for nearly 50 years and acquired Des Plaines, Ill.-based DSC Logistics in 2018. Today, CJ Logistics operates in 155 cities across 40 countries, with 80 locations in North America. It has a significant presence in regulated industries, such as food and beverage, healthcare, and consumer packaged goods (CPG). The company distributes food and CPG products at the pallet and case level to retail, club stores, and specialty stores on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
March 16, 2022
…services help customers in industries including electronics, third-party logistics (3PL), pharmaceuticals, and apparel and sporting goods. It also claimed that it is “the world's first and largest” AutoStore partner. “We’re excited to formally become a member of the Partner Integrator program,” said Håvard Hallås, chief commercial officer at Element Logic. “We chose to partner with RightHand Robotics for its breadth of robotic picking expertise and a straightforward approach to system integration.” “With surging online commerce placing great stress on fulfillment centers, now was the time to create a one-stop solution to ease our customers’ business pain,” he added. “Our technology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.57
March 10, 2022
…for midsize and large companies worldwide. The third-party logistics (3PL) provider, whose U.S. headquarters are in Jacksonville, Fla., has about 78,000 employees and 1,000 facilities in more than 160 countries. The company has more than 2,449 drivers in its North American fleet. CEVA said it has experience integrating automation and robotics into both its contract logistics and freight management operations to alleviate strain on its existing workforce. It has worked with Körber Supply Chain, Geek+, Berkshire Grey, and Locus Robotics. Kodiak Driver designed to improve logistics Founded in 2018, Kodiak Robotics said its self-driving technology stack is designed to make…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.11
March 07, 2022
…areas of investment: IT; use of third-party logistics providers (3PLs); and various “system equipment” investments such as automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), lift trucks, and conveyors. The big gainer here was systems equipment, up from 24% last year, to 44% this year. Which systems and equipment are you likely to evaluate or consider during the next 12 months? Source: Peerless Research While IT was down 10% versus last year, Derewecki and Saenz observed that “systems solutions” like ASRS typically involve software to run and manage, so some IS spending is wrapped up in these investments. Source: Peerless Research Another…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.37
March 04, 2022
…season, the better for gross margins.” The third-party logistics (3PL) market is competitive and fragmented, but Shelton said automation gives GXO a “head start” in serving major e-commerce customers. This includes non-retail industries including aerospace and electronics manufacturing, and even telecommunications providers such as BT Group that need to deploy fiber in the right place, he said. “I was at an e-commerce site in Europe that was using cobots for the first time on the mezzanine floor,” recalled Shelton. “Since we took over at that facility, the setup drove 45% improvement in next-day delivery of products, and it processed returns…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.28
February 28, 2022
…applications, from automotive and electronics manufacturing to third-party logistics (3PL) and consumer packaged goods (CPGs) providers. To address the challenges of these sophisticated new applications, AMR vendors are constantly innovating to improve their robots’ performance and ease of use, allowing more robots to move efficiently and safely through complex traffic situations. Five rapidly changing technologies are worth watching as they drive advancements and deployments of AMRs. 1. AI goes beyond the buzz to make AMRs smarter, safer “Artificial intelligence” remains a confusing buzzword, inconsistently defined across industries and applications. But for AMRs, the technology means smarter robots that can teach…
