Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
March 21, 2023
…with major organizations across retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL). The company reported that it currently operates seven sites in North America, including Fortune 500 customers, just three years after expanding into the market. Exotec also recently announced that it hired industry veterans Andy Williams, executive vice president of sales, and Sid Henderson as vice president of business bevelopment for the North American market. The company employs around 55 professionals in North America and aims to double its headcount by 2024. Exotec is exhibiting at Booth N7325 in McCormick Place at ProMat 2023 this week in Chicago. Editor's note: For…
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 0.60
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 0.60
February 23, 2023
…software, vision, and handling systems for third-party logistics providers (3PLs), grocery retail, horticulture, and e-commerce. Its customers include DHL, monta, Double R Trading, KWS, and Royal Lemkes. The company designed its Lowpad S robot for food distribution centers and post and parcel companies, while its Lowpad M is intended to move pick carts and Danish CC trolleys. The Lowpad L is designed to move racks and trolleys for the e-commerce and parcel markets. Lowpad's Supervisor is its fleet management software, and Organiser is the integration layer between Supervisor and a customer's warehouse management system (WMS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
June 25, 2018
…operations for e-commerce, Retail, Manufacturing, and 3rd Party Logistics (3PL). Butler PickPal is the latest innovation from GreyOrange for high-speed auto-fulfillment. It unlocks the next levels of efficiency and cost savings as it revolutionizes the picking of high-mix SKU inventory in e-commerce fulfillment centers. Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Vision, this collaborative robot works alongside a warehouse operator to increase throughput multifold. Talk to the Solution Experts from GreyOrange and Advanced Warehouse Solutions about these high-performance products and solutions at CeMAT Australia, Melbourne, on 24-26 July, at Stand A22, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Contact GreyOrange at [email protected]…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
May 11, 2023
…brands and deployed at over 250 sites around the world, Locus Robotics said it enables retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses to efficiently meet and exceed the increasingly complex and demanding requirements of today’s fulfillment environments.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.59
August 23, 2022
…industries. Leading the top three are third-party logistics providers [3PLs]. Without a doubt, there are significant interest and initiatives. Many 3PLs already have automated or are looking to do so. Next is consumer packaged goods. We're not so much in the e-commerce space, but it's up there. Automotive is the third. Supplying manufacturing is absolutely the primary case. We're even seen some distribution areas making adjustments to support [automated] functions of those operations. Then there is food and beverage. How is Yale handling growing sales? The company reported a 17% consolidated revenue increase in the second quarter of 2022 compared…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.59
December 28, 2021
…Robotics. The company said it has been running more than 300 projects globally in segments including e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), apparel, electronics, energy, manufacturing, and medicine. To provide localized service overseas, HAI Robotics has partnered with dozens of global logistics and supply chain leaders, including LG CNS, MHS, Mujin, BPS, Savoye, Invar, and SSI Schaefer.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.59
December 14, 2020
…partnership, explaining that with the increase in e-commerce volume, 3PL fulfillment operations are now even more challenged to balance labor availability and cost challenges while delivering a seamless customer experience. As online shopping has increases exponentially vs. brick-and-mortar due to the pandemic, PLG has been seeing peak-level volumes on a day-to-day basis,” she said. “As the holiday volume adds to this increase, the Locus solution lets PLG easily and seamlessly scale up to meet demand, easily optimizing the productivity of their existing labor force and lowering seasonal labor recruiting costs.” In terms of the competitive advantages this partnership provides, Leavitt…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.59
November 05, 2024
…robotics manufacturing, shipping, and administration functions. Locus said the new facility positions it to continue revolutionizing supply chains across 3PL, industrial, retail, and healthcare sectors, while setting new benchmarks for operational efficiency and workforce empowerment.
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 0.57
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…
