Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.62
September 08, 2023
…world. Brain Corp said OEM partners use its cloud-connected platform to build scalable, self-driving robots to clean floors, move inventory, and sense environmental data, automating workflows for end customers. Want to learn more about fleet management? This article was featured in the June 2024 Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue titled “Orchestrating mobile robot fleets for success.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.61
October 10, 2021
…to the processing center while gaining critical feedback on inventory quality. “Returns are all about faster,” said Honeywell Intelligrated's Rowland. “How do you decide the disposition of an item and get it to its end point in as little time as possible?” Most will agree that control and discipline are the answer. And companies are beginning to recognize that. “In the past, automation for reverse logistics was a lost cause,” Hasman said. “But that is in the process of changing due to increasing volumes and the emphasis on speed to resale.” “This is not just a matter of selecting any…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.61
October 29, 2023
…there are now systems to count and put away inventory as well as prepare items for shipment to retail locations. Robots are a positive development for retail careers While the shift to automation in the retail sector might seem alarming on the surface, the truth is that it's not all bad news for human workers. For several years, the McKinsey Global Institute has been conducting extensive research on automation. The institute discovered that about half of retail activities can be automated using current technology. However, only about 5% of all jobs can be fully automated. Even with those figures, retail…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.59
April 20, 2022
…having a powerful software platform that can manage decentralized inventory across multiple locations while keeping a tab on effective replenishment and last-mile visibility to drive overall supply chain costs down.” Initial customers in Kentucky and California By providing “micro-fulfillment as a solution” or MaaS, Davinci said it offers brands and retailers the only integrated robotics and automated fulfillment solution on the market. The expanded service is already available to current Davinci customers, using Addverb's Quadron, Veloce, and Dynamo robots. The initial automated micro-fulfillment centers are in Erlanger, Ky., and Fresno, Calif. “This partnership is a first-of-its-kind growth plan,” says Corey…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.58
March 28, 2022
…multiple attributes, including optimization opportunities, order priority, resource and inventory availability, carrier cut-off times and more “Waveless” picking Differentiated, “plug-and-play” materials handling system integration and optimization Use of RFID, internet of things (IoT), and real-time locator systems (RTLS) technologies to automate many current distribution processes. AI and machine learning power smart warehousing These capabilities are supported by a number of enabling technologies, including a dynamic rules engine, simulation tools and machine learning and artificial intelligence, according to Softeon. “Softeon is leading the way in delivering next-generation, smart warehouse capabilities today, ushering in a step change in distribution center software functionality…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.58
March 13, 2023
…along with a fleet of robots that can access inventory from any the storage location, it said. Infinity, which runs on the OPEX Cortex software, is suitable for e-commerce, micro-fulfillment, store replenishment, and omni-channel distribution, the company claimed. Introduced in March 2022, the Infinity ASRS is a finalist for the 2023 MHI Innovation Award for Best New Innovation. Winners will be announced during the expo. In addition, OPEX will also feature Sure Sort, which it described as “a compact, configurable, and cost-effective small-item sorting solution.” The company will also offer ProMat attendees a virtual reality (VR) experience of its Perfect…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.58
December 03, 2019
…connected to the Internet. Meeting this demand requires real-time inventory understanding throughout a supply chain, including options to turn almost any point in a supply chain to a 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.57
December 13, 2022
…those fulfillment operations in one stop. “This system revolutionizes inventory management and order fulfillment in all segments of logistics including e-commerce,” said the company. RENATUS ROBOTICS, which has offices in Lewes, Del., and Tokyo, said its system includes 3D storage racks, RENATUS SHUTTLE robots, and internal high-speed lifts. The proprietary RENATUS CORTEX software and algorithm package manages and controls the system. One-Stop Pick & Pack system offers speed RENATUS claimed that its One-Stop Pick & Pack system can provide “unmatched picking efficiency and ultra-high storage efficiency.” “Other automated warehouse systems require the use of buffering and sequencing equipment as well…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.56
September 16, 2021
…U.K. organizations. They said they're using AI mostly for inventory management and described challenges with using AI more broadly. Lucas Systems, which commissioned the study, has 23 years of experience implementing AI-powered software into more than 400 warehouses worldwide. The company, which has offices in Wexford, Penn., and Bracknell, U.K., said it can help distribution centers (DCs) increase worker productivity, operational agility, and customer satisfaction with voice and AI optimization technologies. Warehouse execs optimistic but need more info According to the study, executives are optimistic about AI, saying they expect an average return on investment (ROI) of more than 60%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.55
September 08, 2020
…support module, which was not in the field supply inventory. The part took 30 minutes to prints. These case studies, along with over 40 others developed during the program, will now form a digital library to be accessed and printed on demand. This trial proved the Australian Army are effectively able to supplement existing supply chains and connect the skills of the soldiers and a sovereign industry capability to be ready now and future ready. “Custom made parts, designed and printed in the field, means we can provides the mechanism for our people to get equipment back into action quickly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.55
May 21, 2019
…downtime because there is no need to have an inventory and no need to wait for part deliveries. Optimizing part designs: The team was able to replace various redesigned parts with an optimized design. For example, a metal part used with the quality sensor on the conveyor belt would often knock bottles over, creating a blockage, or eject good bottles onto the ground. The redesigned 3D printed part prevents this, saving bottles, money and time. Tools for quality control and maintenance: Heineken has also created completely new tools that make it easier to perform maintenance or check the quality of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.52
November 02, 2022
…pressure.” Those same manufacturers have been stocking up on inventory to prepare themselves, he noted. But with rising interest rates and the threat of a recession on the horizon, Rendall said “demand could soften, and you’ll see a glut of inventory as supply chains become normalized.” Flexibility a high priority From now on, customers are going to demand materials handling systems that offer supply chain flexibility, noted Rendall. “If there is one thing I think that people can easily agree on, in spite of all the different opinions, is that the world is unpredictable,” he said. “Therefore, having automation that…
