Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.30
October 08, 2021
Logistics provider GEODIS SA yesterday said it has partnered with integrator Bastian Solutions to deploy an AutoStore storage system at a new fulfillment site for a leading clothing retailer. The partners claimed that the $48 million material handling equipment deal will deliver the highest documented throughput for any AutoStore in the world. It will support the unnamed retailer's omnichannel capabilities, including e-commerce and its more than 1,000 stores across the U.S. “GEODIS' strategic partnership with Bastian Solutions and AutoStore will provide us even greater efficiencies and added capacity as we continue to navigate ongoing industry challenges on behalf of our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.40
September 16, 2021
GEODIS SA yesterday said that it has partnered with Advanced Handling Systems LLC, or AHS, to implement the Skypod robotic system from Exotec Solutions SAS at its site in Nashville, Tenn. The companies said the automation will enable GEODIS to optimize its e-commerce fulfillment process for its direct-to-consumer customers. “eLogistics is an important strategic initiative for our company, and collaborating with our long-term partners at AHS in new technology with Exotec will be winning formula for our exciting new product,” said Eric Douglas, executive vice president of technology and engineering at GEODIS in Americas. “By implementing the Exotec Skypod System…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.87
August 24, 2021
…e-commerce, retail, omnichannel, and manufacturing to retain valuable customers, said the company. Global customers, including CEVA, Boots UK, DHL, GEODIS, Whiplash, Saddle Creek, Quiet 3PF, and Radial, are using LocusBots to double or triple their fulfillment productivity while lowering labor recruitment, training, and retention costs, said Locus. In February, the company raised $150 million in Series E funding.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.30
July 12, 2021
…retail, apparel, food, manufacturing, and e-commerce sectors. KNAPP today also announced a $52 million partnership with supply chain operator GEODIS to introduce a highly automated order-fulfillment system that will move about 850,000 units per day for a leading specialty retailer. “The solution developed in collaboration with GEODIS and KNAPP engineers is specifically designed to address key strategic and growth factors resulting from the rapid growth in e-commerce demand,” said Jusuf Buzimkic, chief sales officer at KNAPP. “The technology platform will reduce the challenge of hard-to-find labor, while simultaneously delivering a solution that is flexible, scalable, and minimizes the variable cost…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.49
February 18, 2021
…to use of Locus Robots in the warehouse.” Locus customers worldwide include CEVA Logistics, DHL, Material Bank, Boots UK, GEODIS, Port Logistics Group, Verst Logistics, Radial, and others, who are doubling or tripling their fulfillment productivity with near-100% accuracy, while saving on operating expenses, and enhancing employee morale and safety.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.88
February 08, 2021
…According to a survey conducted by the logistics provider GEODIS and the consulting company Accenture Interactive, among 200 European and American companies in 2020, around 59% of the European and 46% of the American companies relied on marketplaces for their online sales. These marketplaces held a 28% market share in the pre-pandemic period—a number that has risen to 38% during the pandemic. However, most of the brands surveyed believe that over-reliance on marketplaces is not sustainable and want to shift more toward owned e-commerce channels. Nearly two-thirds (64%) state that reducing their dependence on marketplaces is their first or second…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.76
November 23, 2020
…and increasing consumer demand for e-commerce, retail, omnichannel, and manufacturing order fulfillment. Global customers, including CEVA, DHL, Boots UK, GEODIS, Port Logistics Group, Verst Logistics, Radial, and others, are doubling or tripling their fulfillment productivity while lowering labor recruitment, training, and retention costs.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.68
November 16, 2020
…has featured AMR implementations at industry leaders like DHL, GEODIS, Rakuten Super Logistics and, in the July issue, UPS. Those articles highlighted some of the leading AMR solution providers that are now becoming household names, including Locus Robotics, inVia Robotics and 6 River Systems. While each of those providers brings different strengths and strategies to the table, what they share in common is the problem they aim to solve: A more efficient way to do e-fulfillment in facilities handling pretty standard products in standard packaging. In that application, AMRs have evolved from the exotic to a best practice in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.69
September 11, 2020
…has featured AMR implementations at industry leaders like DHL, GEODIS, Rakuten Super Logistics and, in the July issue, UPS. See a detailed inside look at the moving parts of the NorthShore Care distribution center. Those articles highlighted some of the leading AMR solution providers that are now becoming household names, including Locus Robotics, inVia Robotics and 6 River Systems. While each of those providers brings different strengths and strategies to the table, what they share in common is the problem they aim to solve: A more efficient way to do e-fulfillment in facilities handling pretty standard products in standard packaging.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.24
July 22, 2020
…in Paris. He has also held leadership positions at GEODIS, Saga S.A., Circle International, and Eagle Global Logistics. Gilbert spoke to us from his home in Houston. How is the business environment changing, and how is UPS working with customers to meet new or changing supply chain requirements? COVID-19 has led to unprecedented challenges for companies from small manufacturers to large international organizations like ours. We have always believed the safety of employees, vendors, and customers will be our top priority. That’s something we’re pushing across all of our sites. And, liquidity and cash management are becoming top priorities. We’re…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.46
July 10, 2020
…paper written by Andy Johnston, director of innovation at Geodis, a global 3PL racing to embrace digitization. In “The Rise of Robotics in the 3PL Industry,” he examines how using robotics in the 3PL warehouse enhances—not replaces—the workforce and thus helps to increase overall efficiencies for global shippers. “Working with robotics can make employees more efficient, and not just by reducing the physical needs on the job,” says Johnson. “Robots with an intuitive user interface that ‘speak’ multiple languages can reduce training times up to 50%. When many operations offer a pay-for-performance incentive, any saved training time can help both…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.72
January 13, 2020
…in order volumes. Retail and 3PL customers including DHL, GEODIS, Port Logistics, Verst Logistics, SANDOW, Marley Lilly, and Radial are achieving 200-300 percent improvements in productivity deploying the Locus solution. “At HighJump, we love making our customers better – and this means leveraging the innovative technologies of tomorrow,” said John Santagate, Vice President, Robotics at HighJump and Körber Logistics Systems. “AMR’s in the warehouse is an area we believe will drive tremendous value. This partnership allows us to deliver cutting edge AMR technology to our customers and work collaboratively with Locus Robotics to conquer supply chain complexity with the warehouse…
