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 0.80
November 13, 2021
…and automation. GXO is the only pure-play, large-cap global 3PL [third-party logistics provider]. What are warehouse expectations for automation? Manduca: Customer contracts are getting longer, and they're demanding technology in them. Right now, contracts run at four years, while a few in the past were only 12 months. With a five- to 10-year enablement, they want a 3PL with a good balance sheet, that's blue-chip, and that has scalable technology. Piloting is a big part of what we do, and we're the first to try for hiring worldwide. Operators want to stand shoulder to shoulder with logistics providers rather than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.77
November 12, 2021
…solutions CEVA Logistics is a global third-party logistics provider (3PL) with more than 78,000 employees working across 10 regional clusters around the world. The Marseille, France-based company serves sectors including automotive, retail, energy, healthcare, industrial, and aerospace. It has also worked with Locus Robotics and Berkshire Grey robots. CEVA was looking for innovative automation to better serve its Australian clients. With upwards of 500,000 sq. m (5.3 million sq. ft.) of warehouse space and 1,350 employees, the logistics provider's site in Australia is one of the largest warehouses in the southern hemisphere. When a leading online shoe store experienced rapid…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.68
November 10, 2021
…trends Supply chain leaders from retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and business-to-business (B2B) distributors from all over the world joined the conversation about the latest trends and technologies shaping the industry. Panels, product workshops and showcases featured expert voices from Crocs, Supply Chain Now, Retail Prophet, The New Warehouse, Packsize, Olive, and more. They shined new light on fulfillment strategies, technologies, and improvements for current and future success. FLOW 2021 couldn’t have come at a more crucial time, as the industry continues to be strained due to the ongoing pandemic and its trickle-down impacts on the global supply chain, just…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
November 05, 2021
…said HAIPICK has been implemented in e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), apparel, electronics, energy, manufacturing, medicine, and other industries, with over 300 live projects worldwide. Some notable overseas customers include DHL Supply Chain, Phillips, Booktopia, GE, and HP. Also at CeMAT Asia, HAI Robotics announced its HAIPORT system, an automatic case-loading port that loads and unloads cases simultaneously. Invar widens reach of warehouse automation Invar also has an extensive network of global customers and has been recognized for its WMS and automation integration capabilities. “These are exciting times; robotics has transformed automation in the warehouse,” said Craig Whitehouse, managing director of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.47
November 03, 2021
…systems. This enables retailers, grocers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to be more competitive, increase throughput, and drive growth despite labor shortages, the company said. Already deployed by major retailers, RSPS includes the following capabilities: Increase piece-pick order fulfillment by up to 4x with no additional labor Improve shipment capacity and container cube utilization by up to 10% Handle nearly 100% of typical SKU assortments Operate standalone or integrated with traditional material handling systems like automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) Install into existing operations with a small footprint of less than 2,500 square feet Support configurable order container sizes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.43
October 21, 2021
…centers are in incredibly high demand, as retailers and 3PLs [third-party logistics providers] struggle to keep up with their customers’ demands,” said Ash Sharma, senior research director at Interact Analysis. “Fetch Robotics, now part of Zebra Technologies, has responded to this demand by developing an integrated fulfillment solution.” “Retailers and 3PLs can now not only streamline each picking operations, but [they can also] leverage the entire portfolio of Fetch AMRs to automate any manual workflow in fulfillment and distribution centers,” he added. Zebra said the new offerings can help businesses modernize their warehouse operations with improved accuracy, productivity, and worker…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.67
October 13, 2021
…Rethink Robotics has joined the company as vice president of partnerships. Jonathan Briggs joined Dexterity as vice president of 3PL (third-party logistics) and parcel delivery sales after years at both Quiet Logistics and DHL. Dexterity has also hired Michael Perry from Boston Dynamics and DJI as its first vice president of marketing. Cliff Kalinowski joined as head of service operations from Mainspring Energy, and Andrew Heck from Morgan Stanley has become head of strategic finance. Sumit Chopra, new head of software support, came from Cisco and Amazon Web Services. Dexterity is currently working with customers across North America and Japan.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.97
October 05, 2021
…cold chain/food distribution, e-commerce, retail, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), Kӧrber will demonstrate the latest autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). It will include key insights from implementation. Voice - Voice-assisted picking technology is capturing the attention of some of APAC's largest retailers and 3PLs. Kӧrber will present its latest functionalities and show how to unlock revenue opportunities. It will also unveil its regional voice strategy. Software – Körber said it is innovating to ensure that its K.Motion warehouse management system (WMS) continues to adapt to customer needs. More than 4,700 customers worldwide are re-imagining their supply chains, said Körber. At Elevate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
October 04, 2021
…the world, and a number of our retail and 3PL [third-party logistics provider] customers are headquartered here.” “In addition, for a U.S.-based company, having an office where English is the primary language makes it easier to interact,” Faulk said. “Last but not least, it's a quick flight from Boston.” The company said its multi-robot system enables human workers to collaborate with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and double or triple picking productivity. It said it serves retailers, 3PLs, and specialty warehouses without disrupting existing workflows. Locus recently marked a half-billion units picked, raised $50 million toward its global expansion, and acquired…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.28
September 24, 2021
…of SoftBank Group: SB Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for e-commerce fulfillment, and SoftBank Robotics is SoftBank Group’s robotics division. DC design had to align with greater goals When Okabe, Ito, and their team began to work on the design for picking and packing processes for the facility, key performance indicators (KPIs) and return on investment (ROI) targets were among the considerations to justify the investment in automation. So was the ability of the robots to handle packages in a way that meets the exacting quality standards of Japanese consumers, who expect even the transport packaging to arrive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.57
September 20, 2021
…It said it can help retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses meet or exceed increasing fulfillment demands. Locus added that its LocusBots and software can integrate into existing environments without disrupting workflows. Locus and Waypoint share technical, customer focus “Waypoint shares Locus’ commitment to technology excellence in pursuit of customer success,” said Jason Walker, CEO of Waypoint Robotics. “We’re excited to contribute to the expansion of the Locus product family in order to deliver a broader range of solutions, as well as access to new market segments.” Waypoint Robotics said its omnidirectional mobile robots are designed to be…
