Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.11
…and Mattresses yesterday announced that it has partnered with Körber Supply Chain on warehouse improvements to improve order accuracy, speed, and customer fulfillment. The companies said the new technologies will enhance the customer shopping experience. “At Raymour & Flanigan, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and when we began working with the Körber team, we felt an immediate connection to their core business values and company culture,” stated Bryan Anastasi, vice president of customer care and business solutions at Raymour & Flanigan. “Körber will help our associates do their jobs even more efficiently, enabling them to spend more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.00
…Supply yesterday said it has expanded its alliance with Körber Supply Chain. the veterinary supplies distributor has agreed to deploy 24 mobile robots from Locus Robotics at partner Jeffers Pet Supply's warehouse network in Dothan, Ala. The autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) will integrate with Lambert's existing K.Motion warehouse management system (WMS) to drive efficiency and workplace improvements, said the companies. “We are experiencing record growth in both our consumer and professional pet-care e-commerce segments while navigating unprecedented and unpredictable labor challenges,” said Tammy Schmidt, vice president and chief operating officer at Lambert Veterinary Supply. Lambert, Jeffers seek flexibility “Being able…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.44
…of their intralogistics processes. In the next eight months, Körber plans to implement a scalable system including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that is fully harmonized with IWL's warehouse management system (WMS). The goal is to improve the agility and flexibility of processes at IWL's center in Tornesch, Germany. “The preference for online retail has steadily increased over the past decades, forcing companies to invest more heavily in e-commerce than in brick-and-mortar retail,” explained Michael Brandl. He is executive vice president for European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) operations software at Körber Business Area Supply Chain. “Following the pandemic-induced record year…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.63
…Pet, Modern Beauty Supplies, the U.S. Department of Defense, Körber Supply Chain Automation, SYNUS Tech, and more. The funding was round led by Export Development Canada (EDC) with participation from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board through Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG). The round brings Attabotics’ total funding to $165 million to date. “It has been a privilege building a strategic relationship with Attabotics. They are a forward-thinking company developing innovative technologies to address global supply chain challenges for modern commerce while reducing trade’s environmental footprint,’’ said Guillermo Freire, senior vice president of EDC’s Mid Market Group. “EDC is here to accelerate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.59
…John Santagate, vice president of robotics and voice at Körber Supply Chain, a provider of supply chain execution software. “As a result, organizations are looking at how to reduce the increasing costs and also the risk associated with not being able to have enough labor, so they are looking at mobile robots.” AMR solutions are often designed to work alongside people, reducing the non-value-added walking involved under traditional methods, especially when software wasn’t used to optimize pick paths. For example, with assistive-pick robots, the human picker stays in a compact zone, and a succession of AMRs swing by to guide…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.44
…logistics service provider, today said it has partnered with Körber Supply Chain to automate operations at its new distribution center near Prague. The companies claimed that the installation of 100 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from Geekplus Technology Co. is one of the largest of its kind in Eastern Europe. Geek+ is a trusted technology partner of Körber. “DB Schenker has experienced outstanding success since its inception as an early innovator in the Eastern European market,” said Ingo Brauckmann, executive vice president for contract logistics/supply chain management Europe at DB Schenker. “With COVID-19 driving more consumers online, we are well-placed to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.41
…automation are in the 20% to 30% range, but Körber Supply Chain this week announced ways to help companies optimize their operations. It said its Unified Control System, or UCS, provides a single, vendor-neutral approach to configuring and managing multiple technologies. Körber's EVOLVE partner program allows for different levels of integrator engagement to widen supply chain offerings. While warehouses are increasingly adopting robotics, voice, and other systems, they still tend to operate separately from broader logistics networks, noted the company. Körber said its UCS can orchestrate different warehouse technologies throughout the facility, including mixed portfolios of material handling equipment (MHE).…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.03
…panel included John Santagate, vice president of robotics at Körber Supply Chain Software; Bill Twickler, vice president of solutions at GXO Logistics; Kyle VanGoethem, head of network planning at Stord; and Andrew Lockhart, director of strategic engagement and warehouse solutions for North America at Vanderlande. The session on “Truck Unloading and the Next Frontiers for Robots” featured Tyler Wilson, an internal logistics engineer and engineering manager at Toyota North America. “The discussion served as an opportunity to learn how the automaker takes advantage of mobile robots in its operations,” noted Cesareo Contreras, associate editor at Robotics 24/7 and moderator of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.31
…About the speakers John Santagate Vice president of robotics Körber Supply Chain Software Santagate leads Körber Supply Chain Software as the vice prsident of robotics. He drives the strategy for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). warehouse robotics, and the robotics partner network. As a key component of Körber’s end-to-end solutions, Santagate ensures that technologies drive customer success and integrate seamlessly with the broader Körber portfolio. Solving complex challenges and opening new opportunities through technology and innovation, Santagate spent his career in supply chain making his customers the most efficient and profitable businesses in their industries. Prior to his role at Körber,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.59
…that list will continue to grow as several large-scale projects are implemented in Europe and the U.S. Multinational group Körber Supply Chain has worked extensively with Geek+ around the world, with landmark projects in the U.S. and a new cooperation in Brazil. Last month, Geek+ announced Numina Group as its latest North American systems integrator partner. Numina joined other partners in the Americas, including KPI Integrated Solutions, Bosch Rexroth, Boreal Technologies, Conveyco Technologies, and Systemex Automation.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.92
…flexibility and speed of fulfillment processes while maintaining an eco-friendly methodology, the company said. In June, Attabotics said that Körber Supply Chain Automation will resell, integrate, and implement its systems across Europe. In July, Attabotics partnered with Modern Beauty to automate the cosmetics company's new fulfillment center in Calgary. Operations could begin as soon as the fourth quarter of this year.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.83
…the Loop: John Santagate, vice president of robotics at Körber Supply Chain Software, and William (Bill) Twickler, vice president of solutions at GXO Logistics Machine Tending and Welding With Cobots: Josh Pawley, founding partner at Vectis Automation, and Brian Havey, director of sales at VersaBuilt Robotics Piece Picking Gets Faster With Robotic Perception: Sandeep Sakharkar, CIO of GXO Logistics Other sessions include “Palletizing and the Next Frontiers for Mobile Robots.” More speakers will be announced soon, and qualified experts can still apply to participate. Register now for the Robotics Applications Conference The Robotics Applications Conference is free, and registration is…