Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.62
May 11, 2022
…long-haul operations, AI, virtual reality, and network planners will support drivers. DHL said it doesn't expect fully automated last-mile delivery to be an option for more than 10% of deliveries by 2032.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.62
December 16, 2021
…starting with digital orders that address the cashier and delivery stations and the workflow that connects them. This eliminated the need for staff to write down or input orders. It also eliminated the human workflow of taking orders from the customer and sending it over to the assembly station. In addition, human communication has been eliminated, since all communication is digitized to modify and adjust orders on demand. Transitioning to digital orders and communication was a significant first step. It enables the end customer to be more versatile in interacting with the retailer. The next step is to continue automating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.61
September 28, 2023
…using digital technologies to ensure the safety of every delivery around the world by using Delivery Photo and Delivery Defense to decrease fraud for customers. The company said it is using these innovations today in select facilities across the U.S. as it continues to execute its strategic plan. “In providing industry-leading livelihoods for our people, we are now also using technology, innovation and automation to provide for their well-being,” said Bala Subramanian, executive vice president and chief digital and technology officer at UPS. “UPSers will always be our differentiator even as we optimize our network through technology.” UPS said it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.60
July 24, 2024
…and easier to maintain, according to the company. Container delivery options: The tSortPost can be utilized as a tote or carton delivery system to move containers around a warehouse, or to feed a sortation system such as the tSort system or some other order consolidation system. Advanced transcend software: Powered by the Transcend software suite, ensuring performance and integration with existing systems. The name tSortPost has a dual meaning, referring to its pedestal design and its suitability for postal sortation. Whether it’s sorting the parcels into bins, wire containers, gaylords, or bags, tSortPost can handle it. “tSortPost is poised to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.57
December 08, 2021
…changes in order volume, and continue to provide accurate deliveries during peak season.” SP Digital faces demand spikes As online shopping has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, SP Digital said it has faced unprecedented challenges and massive spikes in demand. In order to improve operator efficiency and warehouse throughput, the company digitalized its supply chain with Geek+’s picking systems. By integrating robotics and artificial intelligence, SP Digital is now able to optimize warehouse operations, achieve maximum picking efficiency, and meet increased consumer demands. “For us, implementing the Geek+ robotics systems in our value chain is an important step on the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.56
October 09, 2019
…loading of the orders onto transport units ready for delivery. The robots store up to 30,000 crates per day and up to 28,675 crates are picked in a six-hour period to replenish the supermarkets. The 300 refrigerated SKUs are handled in one of two sizes of plastic crate that can weigh 10 to 550 pounds, with a maximum stack height of 7.2 feet. After going live in just eight months, the fast order processing resulted in enhanced freshness and longer shelf life. The automation allows Mercadona to have all store orders ready for delivery to the supermarkets in six hours.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.55
August 30, 2016
…increasingly adopting automated material handling equipment to shorten the delivery time of products to the customers and for storing goods in warehouses to ensure the quick delivery of the products. Moreover, automated material handling is gaining popularity in the aviation industry as it offers ease for manufacturing and assembling the aircraft. The systems are used for storing parts of aircraft, picking and handling of components during assembly of aircraft, and organizing aircraft parts efficiently. The Asia-Pacific region (APAC) is expected to be the leading and fastest-growing market for automated material handling equipment during the forecast period. The increase in production…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.55
December 01, 2020
…transitioning a few of our courses to online instructor-led delivery, but [the pandemic] brought it to the forefront,” said Kevin Kuker, VP of Training and Support at IMAGINiT. “It made us polish up this delivery method a lot. We're delivering about 80% of the volume of the training we were delivering before the pandemic. But now 99% of it, is delivered online. We've also seen a big transition to self-paced learning. Many of our courses are now prerecorded, with ebooks, practices and exercises.” “Many businesses have experienced disruptions, which have resulted in less formal team training. However, individual learners have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.55
September 27, 2022
…and prepares orders on their behalf. It also manages deliveries with a mix of software and robotics. “Logistics is complex, but a warehouse consists of two major components: the four walls and roof, and then the people working there,” Develioğlu said. “Our technology optimizes these two components.” “In a traditional 3PL approach, client management, design, and operations are all in siloes,” he added. “Space is dedicated to individual clients, but it's either underutilized or not used enough.” “We don't offer dedicated space—we bring all the requirements within a warehouse into one big pot,” explained Develioğlu. “Our systems can store all…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.53
September 26, 2022
…can serve in different areas behind the scenes of food-delivery businesses. Cobalt Robotics Inc. today announced that DoorDash has implemented its robots to increase security at its corporate offices and to help employees return to them safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. “DoorDash is fully committed to the safety and security of its employees and workplaces,” stated Chris Cherry, head of global safety and security at DoorDash. “By placing leading technologies and data at the center of our workplace strategy, we have been able to achieve our safety and security objectives while simultaneously fostering the curated experiences that drive human connection…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.53
July 11, 2023
…conveyor belts to grippers to safety systems. Price and delivery time are calculated in real-time. Robot Workstations Configuring a new robot workstation is a complex undertaking, requiring more than simply selecting a robot model. An automated production environment also requires the right workplace design, which often involves manipulating complex structures in CAD programs. The process is time-consuming and stressful, first requiring obtaining offers from different suppliers via sales. The components must then be harmonized. The entire process can take weeks and requires expertise on the part of the customer, who is ultimately responsible for compatibility and function. Small and medium-sized…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.51
November 18, 2016
…on the roads in Munich and Leipzig, making local deliveries. The initial aim is to get to better know the different drive technologies and gain experience. Over the long term, the BMW Group is striving for cost-efficient use of alternative drive technologies. “Logistics is the heart of the BMW production system - and the use of innovative and digital technologies will become a key factor in our complex logistics processes,” according to Jürgen Maidl, head of Logistics for the BMW Group production network. “At the same time, sustainable, resource-efficient solutions are also important to us. We are already testing the…
