Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.86
October 25, 2021
…This next-generation smart warehouse will increase productivity; enable automated inventory control, safety, and security within the facility; and save time and money for employees and customers.” “We are pleased Zyter has chosen Qualcomm Technologies’ IoT products for another IoTaaS commercial deployment with the smart warehouse for OneScreen,” said Sanjeet Pandit, senior director and global head of smart cities at Qualcomm Technologies. “To directly address the fragmented nature of the IoT industry, our unique Qualcomm IoT Services Suite is helping to bridge the gap for IoT service providers and entities looking to efficiently and effectively deploy smart solutions and is revolutionizing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.43
October 21, 2021
…and e-commerce, transportation and logistics, and healthcare. It provides inventory, supply chain, and patient care technologies and has more than 10,000 partners across 100 countries. In July, Zebra announced that it would acquire autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and software provider Fetch Robotics Inc. for $290 million. Worker augmentation key to robot adoption According to Zebra’s Warehousing Vision Study, 77% of respondents agreed that augmenting workers with technology is the best way to introduce automation in the warehouse. Given increasing consumer expectations driven by the on-demand economy along with a limited workforce, automated processes can help streamline tasks, create happier and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.04
October 19, 2021
…of what’s on the pallet is uploaded into the inventory system. Incoming pallets have a “license plate” RFID tag that itemizes the number of bins on the pallet and the product in each bin. The bins themselves have an identifying bar code. When a lift truck unloads a HARTING pallet, an onboard RFID reader automatically scans the tag. The system then tells the operator where to stage the pallet in the receiving area. Pallets from external suppliers are manually scanned and then directed to a staging area. Pallet storage Some pallets will be stored as is in a pallet-handling ASRS…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.63
October 17, 2021
…every aspect of a retail business — think of inventory and order management, order fulfillment, marketing automation, and so forth. We will discuss some of the most common types of retail automation below. Retail automation trends As mentioned above, the pandemic has had quite the impact on the retail industry, with consumer behavior shifting toward more online shopping. E-commerce sales have increased by 32.4% during 2021, whereas brick-and-mortar sales have shown a 3.2% decrease during the same period. As a result of this e-commerce boost, we can see a number of trends in the retail sector that are likely here…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.84
October 14, 2021
…Using its fork arms, the robot can access the inventory rows of varying depth placed as low as 285mm (11.2 in.) and as high as 7,820mm (307.8 in. or 25.6 ft.), targeting horizontal as well as vertical warehouse space. Equipped with an intelligent depth camera and high-precision sensors, the robot can adjust its arms to pick boxes of varying sizes, optimizing overall shelf space, said Geek+. The storage location can also be allocated according to the size of the box, improving inventory organization. Connected to a warehouse management system (WMS) and driven by intelligent algorithms, the robot can autonomously transfer…
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 1.98
October 05, 2021
…e-commerce player added thousands of extra SKUs to its inventory in 2020 while dealing with record volumes. As a result, Catch is set to launch a new fulfilment center in New South Wales, which will feature Körber's automation portfolio. Officeworks – The retailer has been enhancing its online fulfilment capabilities with Körber's automation portfolio to keep up with the rising customer demand. Chemist Warehouse – The pharmacy retailer launched a same-day delivery service during COVID-19 restrictions. Attendees can learn how Körber worked with it to master in-store fulfilment. Bolloré Logistics – The 3PL partnered with Körber to fulfil up to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.94
September 24, 2021
…full automation.” Inside SB Logistics Source: SB Logistics Receiving Inventory is received (1) in trucks versus tractor trailers. While some inventory may be palletized, most is floor loaded. Items are manually unloaded for processing in an inbound receiving area (2) where they are inspected and inducted into the warehouse management system (WMS). Putaway/storage Large or bulky items that cannot be handled by automation are stored on shelving in the manual storage area (3). Inventory that can be stored in the mini-load automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) is placed into storage totes and inducted onto a conveyor and sortation system…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.00
September 23, 2021
…orders for a manual put wall. Improve upstream batch inventory pick rates by up to 33%. Deliver best-in-class reliability while performing millions of picks in production. Support the needs of 24/7 order fulfillment. Provide maximum flexibility by integrating with any existing operation including robotic, conveyer, and manual-based transport approaches. Robotic Shuttle Put Wall order collection points with apparel. Source: Berkshire Grey Berkshire Grey offers AI, cloud-based support “E-commerce continues to grow and surge. Our automation enables retailers to increase capacity to meet the growing demand and helps to deliver efficient revenue growth,” said Tom Wagner, founder and CEO at Berkshire…
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 15.15
September 10, 2021
…goods retailer had already rolled out PAL Robotics’ StockBot inventory tracking and data collection system across its stores in multiple countries. StockBot has improved in-store operations and efficiencies, freeing teammates to dedicate more time to improving the customer experience and product availability rates, said the companies. “At PAL Robotics, we are delighted to be working with Decathlon, a long-established global retailer, to help them improve their inventory tracking and operations so they can focus more on customer experience,” stated Dr. Jordi Pagès, head of retail and intralogistics solutions at PAL Robotics. “Our StockBot solution has been used in apparel, supermarkets,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.03
September 04, 2021
…will need to scale automation.” “We're always looking for new and disruptive partners,” he said. “GXO has an existing inventory of partners that can co-create value and generate ideas—specifically in data science, AI and machine learning, and robotics.”
