Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.00
November 02, 2023
…and scale operations fast. Earlier this year, the company cited the case study of how it helped logistics provider GEODIS “reimagine” its processes. It also acknowledged that collaboration with human workers is key to successful robot deployments.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.00
June 16, 2023
…Drew Bailey, vice president of design engineering at 3PL GEODIS. Companies considering automation should make their requirements clear to robotics suppliers and integrators, he said. Girton and Bailey cited challenges such as changing how they measure a floor's grade before implementing Skypod. Both noted that they were ultimately pleased with the results of their deployments, including significant increases in throughput. Integrators can help assess a customer's processes and collaborate to ensure successful deployments, but the learning curve can be steep, said Zac Boehm, vice president of robotic solutions at Hy-Tek Intralogistics. Exotec has worked hard to be a trusted partner…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.90
July 12, 2019
…this summer. You can learn more at nextgensupplychainconference.com. Robotics: GEODIS When 3PL GEODIS piloted mobile collaborative robots in its Indianapolis DC, it wanted to double the picking productivity of women’s apparel by its workforce. And that’s exactly what happened. But as Kevin Stock, senior vice president of engineering, explains, the benefits didn’t stop there. The initial 30-robot installation also included: working collaboratively with the existing workforce; simplifying the job, reducing travel distances, increasing job satisfaction, and reducing training times. The overall success of the 90-day pilot was so impressive that GEODIS plans to roll out a total of 175 robots…
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 9.28
October 09, 2023
…across the U.S. and Canada for leading brands including GEODIS, Gap Inc., Ariat, and Decathlon. It said it expects the North American market to represent one-third of its global business by 2025. Western Europe sees expansion In Western Europe, Exotec claimed new customer wins and expansions into new countries. In April 2023, it solidified its presence in the U.K. market with a “significant” customer partnership with Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), a European leader in the automotive aftermarket industry. In June, Exotec collaborated with CEVA Logistics to deliver 57 robots to two sites in the Netherlands. In July, the company partnered…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.65
January 26, 2022
…innovative approach to solving real-world material handling challenges,” said Andy Johnston, senior director of innovation for the Americas at GEODIS. “For us, the magic of Vecna Robotics’ technology is about maximizing our throughput and efficiency — especially during continued industry-wide challenges,” he said. “As Vecna Robotics further expands its operational capacity and innovation with its latest funding round, that will help us continue to exceed our customers’ expectations for many years to come.”
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 7.49
December 20, 2022
…goods-to-person systems for brands including Ariat, Carrefour, Decathlon, Gap, Geodis, and Uniqlo. Exotec grows worldwide Exotec raised $335 million in Series D funding and tripled its revenue since 2020. Exotec now has 550 employees globally, 300 of which it recruited this year. It also opened its North American headquarters in Atlanta. “This year has been phenomenal,” said Arthur Bellamy, chief revenue officer of Exotec. “At the end of last December, we were less than 10 people, now we have 50, our control center is running, and we've sold 15 projects.” “We want to be a warehouse robotics leader worldwide,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.29
September 15, 2022
…order fulfillment. Locus' customers include CEVA, DHL, Boots UK, GEODIS, Whiplash, Saddle Creek, Quiet 3PF, and Radial. They have been able to improve productivity and improve workplace egonomics, as well as reduce recruitment, training, and retention costs, it said. Locus said it is continuing to look to support new and existing applications in response to customer demand. “The next big step for Locus is to leverage the acquisition of Waypoint Robotics,” said Dekin. “We've developed a pipeline into new use-case opportunities. We can now do things beyond each picking to case picking, using the management software developed for our first…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.84
May 24, 2022
…solution in its sites, and other customers, such as Geodis, are helping us expand globally.” Are only large 3PLs interested in Locus? “We've seen both smaller and larger initial deployments, with some installs of 150 to 200 robots out of the gate,” said Lombardi. “For example, we're going live with a new site for one company every few months, once we've proven the business case, integration, and ROI.” Locus Robotics aids retention While Locus and other AMR providers have experienced rapid growth around the COVID-19 pandemic, why haven't 75% of warehouses adopted automation yet? “Even though we've had success, there…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.84
January 16, 2023
…and Asia. Its global customers include DHL Supply Chain, GEODIS, Radial, Ryder eCommerce, and VF Corp. The company said it averages more than 3 million units picked per day around the world. In 2022, Locus surpassed over 1.3 billion units picked. It raised $117 million in Series F funding in November. Last year alone, Locus Robotics won more than 17 industry awards, including being named to the Inc. 500 for the second year in a row. It also received a 2022 IFOY Award in the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV/AMR) category. How LocusBots will operate in Japan Designers can place orders…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.65
January 17, 2022
…that market.” Exotec's new enterprise customers included Gap and Geodis, and it expanded its work with existing clients in new markets, including 2,000 robots in North America. Decathlon, which claims to be the largest sporting goods retailer in the world, recently deployed the Skypod system in its Montreal fulfillment center following successful deployments in Europe. “Exotec warehouse robotics have transformed our logistics operations in multiple markets around the world, most recently in our Montreal fulfillment center,” said Richard Tremblay, logistics manager at Decathlon Canada. “We value the unique combination of speed, performance, and flexibility that allows us to provide leading…
