Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.52
July 27, 2023
…Mass.-based company said it can also improve upstream batch inventory picking by up to 33% and handle 100% of typical SKU assortments, order profiles, and packages. Maersk said the technology will enble it to further optimize its warehouse operations and strengthen its market position by providing a larger array of services for its customers. Berkshire Grey eager to collaborate “This project represents an opportunity for BG to collaborate with the Maersk team on their vision to take its customers’ supply chains to the next level, streamlining processes and enhancing productivity through cutting-edge technology,” said Steve Johnson, president and chief operating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.52
December 02, 2019
…real-time product visibility, strategic sourcing and optimization, end-to-end visibility, inventory visibility and optimization, real-time manufacturing asset intelligence, micro fulfillment, efficient last mile delivery and dynamic demand and supply synchronization are some of the major benefits of a digital supply chain. According to the report, the proliferation of technologies and opportunities around the digital supply chain means companies need to look seriously at outsourcing these functions. This is going to be a major shift towards a new business models as supply chain as a service (SCaaS), the report’s authors noted. In the report, titled “Next-Gen Supply Chain Market – Global Forecast…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.50
December 08, 2021
…double the current footprint, enabling us to carry more inventory and manufacture products faster. That combined with a design that incorporates significantly more dock doors for shipping and receiving, will allow us to reduce lead times,” adds Scott McGill, Director of Sales at Cornerstone. Doppler explains: “The new operation will also be equipped with the latest state-of-the-art electron beam coating and curing equipment that we have always used to produce our ResinDek’s protective coatings and finishes, only at much higher throughput rates and volumes than before. It will also allow us to attain even greater quality than the high standards…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.50
July 21, 2022
…the company’s flagship product and is used to check inventory in grocery stores. “Prior to engaging with Fast Radius, and prior to Tally 3, which is our latest production model, we built robots in-house, and we engaged with a multitude of prototype houses in China,” he said. “[They were] very small shops that are able to make low quantities, machining prototype sheet metal that wasn’t always of consistent quality.” A one-stop shop With Fast Radius, Simbe Robotics is able to get it all done with one supplier, which enables it to operate more efficiently, Davies noted. “Having a one-stop shop…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.48
October 25, 2023
…process of picking up and moving empty totes once inventory has been completely picked out of them. “Amazon is a company that is committed to making the work experience of their employees safer, easier, and less repetitive,” asserted Damion Shelton, co-founder and CEO of Agility Robotics. “When we announced our most recent version of Digit earlier this year, this is exactly the type of repetitive material handling deployment we had in mind—one that enables humans to be more human,” he said. Warehouse automation still faces skepticism. According to research from ProGlove, 45.6% of 1,000 warehouse and logistics professionals surveyed in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.48
February 24, 2021
…a “Customer Experience Center” in Longview, Texas. By delivering inventory faster and more efficiently to customers across the country, the $140 million investment will help Gap Inc. meet the rising customer demand for online shopping and reach its future plans for digital growth. Gap Inc. anticipates the new campus will create more than 500 full-time jobs in Longview by the end of 2023 and will grow to more than 1,000 full-time jobs in the city over the next five years. Additionally, the company expects to create more than 1,000 part-time and seasonal jobs by 2026. The new campus will become…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.47
March 03, 2020
…now,” stated Schechter. “Many European firms already manage their inventory using tote systems that are ready to automate with RightPick, our piece-picking solution. We are very excited to officially expand our operations to better support our current customers and partners there, and I welcome any additional prospects to reach out to me directly.” Logistics robot integration and supply chain industry expert Manfred Preiss with more than 30 years experience added, “Robotic piece-picking will have a tremendous impact in warehouses across Europe and I’m thrilled to see RightHand Robotics, as a leader in this space, getting traction in Europe. Their impressive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.46
November 19, 2020
…and procurement process by giving users real-time visibility to inventory levels, pricing and discount schedules, shipping options, and projected delivery dates. It also provides an easy and secure way to pay for those tools via credit card or ACH checking. The beta implementation was a success, and product selection continues to expand as vendors sign on approaching the official launch date of November 23. To date, MachiningCloud has distribution agreements with the following cutting tool and tooling manufacturers, representing more than half a million part numbers. Garr Tool Gorilla Mill GWS Tool Group M.A. Ford MasterCut Mitsubishi Materials OSG PCT…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.45
December 14, 2021
…employees’ walk time and helping them pick items from inventory more efficiently. At another GXO site in Stoke-on-Trent, 6RS's autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have enhanced picking accuracy by 40% and reduced new employee training time by 80% since being deployed, reported the company. “Our work with GXO at the Milton Keynes distribution center is a prime example of 6 River Systems’ ability to meet the needs of high-volume organizations that are building multi-tiered warehouse installations,” said Jerome Dubois, co-founder and co-CEO of 6 River Systems. “As businesses continue to seek automation solutions to meet increasing consumer demands, we’re innovating to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.45
June 02, 2023
…facilities, every step in fulfilling customer orders, from receiving inventory to shipping products, must be executed flawlessly and at high speed to meet customer expectations. Denver-based Prime Robotics claimed that it is a global provider of “intelligent, end-to-end automation” and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) the warehouse, distribution, e-commerce, and materials handling markets. The company said its suite of robotics hardware and software is designed and proven “to optimize the fulfillment ecosystem—providing greater efficiency, scalability, accuracy, and cost savings.” By automating tasks such as sorting, picking, packing, and shipping, facilities can significantly reduce the time and labor required to fulfill orders…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.42
July 27, 2022
…public spaces for applications including floor cleaning and taking inventory. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Spruijt about his management experience, scaling Brain Corp for existing and emerging markets, and how to build a strong internal team. You were previously vice president and general manager for Europe and senior vice president of international business at Brain Corp. How does that and your other experience help you in your new role? Spruijt: Before Brain Corp, I spent 20 years at Ergotron, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of monitor-mounting solutions. I went up through the ranks to become general manager of EMEA [Europe, the Middle East,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.41
July 18, 2022
…operating in indoor spaces. Brain Corp said it supports Inventory Scan technology with Tennant Co. at Sam's Club, grew 100% year over year in Europe, and shipped record numbers of the Whiz autonomous vacuum with partner SoftBank Robotics. Pinn brings experience to Brain Corp Pinn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters in Business from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. He was a co-founder of Snaptracs, Qualcomm’s consumer electronics subsidiary. Pinn oversaw the successful sale of the business, which led to a…
