Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.71
May 09, 2021
Last week, local news outlets reported new Amazon.com Inc. distribution and fulfillment centers in Shreveport, La., and Savannah, Ga. The Seattle-based company has continued to open such facilities across the U.S. as e-commerce demand rises, and it said that each one will employ about 1,000 people. In addition, Amazon's centers will include robots from its Amazon Robotics unit in North Reading, Mass. Last year, Amazon had more than 185 fulfillment centers across the U.S., according to CNBC. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said that construction of the $200 million, 650,000-sq.-ft. Shreveport center, the first one in his state, will begin…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.71
March 16, 2023
While e-commerce has continued to grow, labor challenges are top of mind for many supply chain executives, and organizations need to increase their efficiency, flexibility, and scalability, noted Körber. At its Elevate user conference in Orlando, the company yesterday unveiled plans to extend its robotic service partnerships to combine the technology, services, and expertise of top solution providers. “The autonomous mobile robots [AMRs] sector in particular, has seen tremendous growth in recent years,” explained Joe Couto, executive vice president for robotics and third-party logistics (3PL) at Körber Business Area Supply Chain. “Customers across the globe are looking for solutions in…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 9.71
April 16, 2021
In 2020, global retail e-commerce sales are expected to grow to $4.88 trillion, more than double 2017 figures. The Amazon effect is at the heart of this e-commerce boom: consumers are empowered to demand what they want and when. These demands aren’t what they used to be, catching retailers and service providers ill-equipped to keep up. With shrinking store footprints and faster product turns, warehouse operators have been shifting to accommodate more SKUs and lower order quantities, while struggling to staff for growing demand and supporting service level goals. This new fulfillment landscape is forcing the hands of supply chain…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.70
October 29, 2022
In the early 2000s, e-commerce continued to grow into just about every type of vertical and market, shining a light on the value of speed, accuracy, and order customization. Excelling at those factors drives success. In the past decade, order fulfillment lead times have become increasingly aggressive, with suppliers promising as quick as one-hour delivery or in-store pickup of goods. As customers load their virtual shopping carts with an array of items, optimizing the order-fulfillment process is a priority for many organizations looking to be one step (or click) ahead of their competitors. To meet the need for shorter times…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.66
April 14, 2021
Advanced Handling Systems LLC yesterday announced that it is partnering with Caja Robotics to optimize a Midwest distribution facility for an unnamed major retailer. The companies said they will combine Advanced Handling Systems' experience in warehouse automation with Caja's goods-to-person technology on their first project together. For more than 45 years, Advanced Handling Systems (AHS) has supplied integrated fulfillment and distribution systems within the supply chain. The Erlanger, Ky.-based company said it uses its six-step DesignBuild process to understand a customer's “current state.” AHS provides automation, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and other equipment to improve productivity, order cycle times, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.66
June 29, 2021
Kindred Systems today said it will integrate its SORT pick-and-place robots with Hy-Tek Integrated Systems’ material handling products to automate retail and e-commerce order fulfillment operations. The partners said they will accelerate polybag picking processes at warehouses and distribution centers to meet increasing consumer demand at Hy-Tek’s apparel customers. “In this rapidly growing e-commerce fulfillment environment, Hy-Tek turned to Kindred and its SORT robotic system to solve challenges that our customers were facing,” said Donnie Johnson, president of Hy-Tek Integrated Systems. “Kindred offered an affordable yet flexible solution to efficiently and effectively improve their e-commerce fulfillment operations. We are very…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.66
August 25, 2022
Addverb Technologies Pvt. announced at the India Warehousing Show last week the release of its new SortIE robot, which it said can quickly sort and scale for efficient order fulfillment. “We are excited for SortIE to reach the market because there is nothing like it,” said Pieter Feenstra, CEO for EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) at Addverb. “This robot increases productivity with up to 450 sorts per hour, meaning up to 250 orders fulfilled at any given time, and increases order cube utilization by up to 20%.” “The entire sorting system is simple and fully automatic, shortening the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.64
September 17, 2021
Stord Inc. this week said it has raised $90 million in Series D funding, bringing its valuation to $1.1 billion. The Atlanta-based “cloud supply chain” company also announced the closing of its acquisition of Fulfillment Works LLC, a direct-to-consumer fulfillment provider. “The supply chain is the new competitive battleground,” said Sean Henry, co-founder and CEO of Stord. “Today's buying expectations set by Amazon and the rise of the omnichannel shopper have placed immense pressure on companies to maintain more nimble and efficient supply chains.” “This new funding and the outstanding Fulfillment Works team bring us that much closer to our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.64
September 01, 2019
RSL is in the process of building out a different kind of network, with a different style of fulfillment center. Receiving: RSL receives an advanced ship notification (ASN) for all incoming product. When it’s received (1) at the facility, it is counted twice and then scanned into RSL’s proprietary warehouse management system (WMS). Product is placed into the storage bins used in picking, and storage can be at the single bin level or at the pallet level. Putaway: Newly received product can be stored in a reserve storage location (2) or a pick location (3). The lowest storage locations within…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.61
June 15, 2022
Space is a precious resource in warehouses, especially in Europe. Attabotics Inc. yesterday announced a strategic partnership with Körber Supply Chain Automation to equip European companies with Attabotics’ 3D storage and retrieval technology. The automated system features efficient order picking at high speeds, including built-in sequencing and buffering, all within an ultra-high-density storage structure, said the Calgary, Alberta-based company. “Attabotics has seen success implementing this technology in partnership with multiple e-commerce brands and retailers in North America,” stated Scott Gravelle, founder and CEO of Attabotics. “Expanding our solution to the European market was the next logical step.” “Körber’s expertise and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.59
March 04, 2024
Warehouse and manufacturing robot manufacturer FANUC America recently announced it will demonstrate robots performing a variety of tasks at MODEX 2024 in booth B4026. The trade show will be held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. FANUC said it will showcase automation products equipped with AI-enabled machine vision designed to help companies future proof their supply chain. The company will demonstrate robots performing automated induction, palletization and depalletization, as well as cobot setups for order fulfillment and a vertical put wall. Automated handling of difficult-to-segment boxes, bagged items The new FANUC M-710iD/50M robot arm -…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.58
November 13, 2023
Talk about a 21st century partnership. Locus Robotics, the market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfillment warehouses, and United Drug, Ireland's largest pharmaceutical distribution company, have been recognized for their work advancing cobots to promote efficiency and improve worker safety. The pair were recently named winners of the “Best Use of Cobotics” award at the prestigious Robotics & Automation Awards that took place in London. The award recognizes the innovation and significant added value of the Locus AMR solution to improving efficiency and productivity at the United Drug Baldonnel distribution center while also improving the overall workplace ergonomics…
