Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.50
January 14, 2020
…to improve productivity and efficiency for shared retail and 3PL customers, as well as establish HighJump as a licensed retailer of Locus’s autonomous, multi-robot solution for warehouse fulfillment, too. HighJump and Körber Logistics Systems Vice President Robotics John Santagate explained that there were various drivers for this strategic partnership. “We are building a business practice around autonomous mobile robots (AMR),” he said. “As we build out the ecosystem of partnerships, we see Locus Robotics as a key element in our strategy to deliver AMR enabled fulfillment for our ecommerce and retail customers. Overall, the need to build the practice comes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.76
January 13, 2020
…productivity and efficiency for shared retail and third-party logistics (3PL) customers. The partnership also makes HighJump a licensed reseller of Locus’s autonomous, multi-robot solution for warehouse fulfillment. “In today’s rapidly growing e-commerce market, 3PLs and retailers are deploying autonomous mobile robots to solve their productivity, efficiency, and labor challenges,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “Our partnership with HighJump allows us to rapidly bring the Locus solution to a wide range of customers, helping them achieve greater ROI, and consistently meet their customers’ SLAs.” Total retail sales in the United States are projected to amount to $6.03 trillion by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
January 09, 2020
…no doubt, having an impact on how carriers, shippers, 3PL, and freight brokers approach doing business, or, perhaps more appropriately, the new way of doing business. In this case, it relates to things on the digital freight matching front i.e. securing capacity and matching loads, but there are other components, too, in a lengthy list. That list includes things like AI, IoT, Blockchain, robotics, delivery by drone, and (down the road) autonomous vehicles. The state of parcel delivery and its last-mile logistics brethren will continue to get more and more specialization, one can assume, too. Given the heightened state of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.29
December 04, 2019
…human intervention needed and Cerasis, a leading North American 3PL focused on over-the-road transportation management solutions company shippers will learn about the state of autonomous freight trucks. This webinar is perfect for those in the supply chain & freight industries looking to understand the state of autonomous trucks and how they will impact the future of freight. In the webinar, the TuSimple and Cerasis team will cover: What is the state of Autonomous Freight Trucks? What are the challenges in adoption? How are Autonomous Freight Trucks different than self-driving cars and electric vehicles? What does the Autonomous Freight Truck market…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
December 03, 2019
…distribution node. If an e-commerce retailer could work with 3PLs that guarantee this reach or make arrangements with manufacturers and suppliers to ship both individual items as well as in bulk, they’re able to flex the supply chain and make same-day options possible in a broader set of customer locations. Adapting to quick customer-demand changes The evolved supply chain is one that prioritizes flexibility alongside the customer experience. E-commerce tools already prioritize making the purchase and delivery as seamless as possible for the customer, regardless of how many companies are involved in the process. You might not even realize you…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.10
November 13, 2019
…increasing customer demands, ACT Fulfillment, a California-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider, encountered many challenges. From capacity limiting fulfillment volume, to process snags related to labor intensity and high employee turnover, the 3PL knew it needed an automated solution to ensure steady operations. After all, it was averaging 25 units per hour pick-to-ship. Industrial engineer Ryan Cox originally considered a few traditional options, including a post-pick sortation system. But more than 12 months would be necessary for that automation implementation, as it would also require intensive infrastructure changes and came with a starting price tag of $5 million. “These barriers, [along…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.07
October 29, 2019
…deliver its t-Sort solution to clients in the manufacturing, 3PL and retail industries. Headquartered in Pittston, Penn., PULSE Integration leverages a blend of best-in-class digital and physical technologies to deliver customized, scalable supply chain solutions. As part of the alliance, PULSE will offer Tompkins Robotics’ t-Sort systems to help its clients streamline and improve fulfillment operations. “Tompkins Robotics’ t-Sort solution helps our customers keep up with growing fulfillment and shipping needs while achieving high speed and accuracy,” said Chris Paulsen, CEO of PULSE Integration. “Their flexible, fully modular solution enables our clients to implement leading automation that is flexible, scalable…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.05
October 23, 2019
…past vendor of mine who works at a global 3PL recounted a time when a warehouse lost an entire semi-truck load of TVs. Another person told me that, recently, Amazon (of all companies) lost the mattress he ordered. The support agent admitted to it: “We're sorry but, unfortunately, we lost your mattress in our warehouse.” They wound up sending him a different one. Who knows what happened to the first one. Admittedly, it took more than just a few conversations to fully wrap my head around the problem - to understand how much money and resources modern warehouses spend trying…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.37
September 09, 2019
…operations. Download Now! What Do You Need From a 3PL? This paper helps you find the common markers of a good 3PL and details how your 3PL should be a tentpole of your business operations, something that’s solid and reliable, so you can focus on your growing your core business. Download Now! Empowering Shipping Operations with Better Return Policies In this 'paper' we describe how businesses that are better about returns will hold a substantial advantage over those who don’t, it’s that simple! Download Now! The IT Gap in 3rd Party Logistics Providers This paper details how the IT Gap…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.91
September 05, 2019
…Logistics Group – a leading provider of third-party logistics (3PL) and order fulfillment services for apparel, footwear, and accessories – to more than triple its daily e-commerce order output by installing new automated material handling solutions. Honeywell’s technology and support services will help to: Increase productivity at the company’s shipping dock, maximizing uptime Expand e-commerce parcel shipping capabilities, which currently afford retailers one-day turnaround Ensure accuracy while expanding value-added service capacity, including returns management and order customization The Signed Honeywell Intelligrated & The Apparel Logistics Group Agreement Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has announced that it has signed an agreement with retail…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.27
September 04, 2019
…fresh produce. “Shippers should plan ahead with carriers and 3PL partners for the produce season regardless of location,” he says. “Because most contractual pricing has explicit or assumed capacity per week and per day, shippers should verify capacity commitments and plan their transportation accordingly.” Allowing for extra lead time and providing accurate volume information are critical to avoiding tender rejections and minimizing costs, adds Burke. “Another option for shippers is to adopt a ‘peak’ or ‘produce season’ approach to pricing throughout the year to navigate the high transportation demand around this time,” he concludes. Technical considerations Meanwhile, changes within the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
September 01, 2019
…handled fee to inVia Robotics, not unlike what a 3PL like RLS might charge its clients. The advantage of this model, in the view of RSL’s CEO Mike Manzione, is that he is only paying for the work performed by the robot. “If I have a human coming to work and my business volume is low, I probably send that person home. If I own the robot and the work isn’t there, my costs go up. With RaaS, I’m not paying for the robot to sit there,” Manzione says. He adds that inVia has done a very effective job of…
