Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 8.68
June 21, 2021
Seasonal peaks are something experienced by every sector in some way, and at some time. While the timings can differ from business to business, it is the distribution centers (DCs) that feel it the most when it happens. DCs can expect to double staff levels during peaks, and seasonal employees must hit the ground running at full productivity with minimum training to offset additional labor costs. To tackle this, operations often need to be escalated with additional automation equipment, which, if necessary, can be scaled back during off-peak periods. Innovative tech can be used to meet the many challenges that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.65
August 04, 2022
Cyngn, a developer of autonomous driving software systems, last week said it has released a new case study quantifying the value that Cyngn’s autonomous vehicle technology brings to global logistics and fulfillment. This is the Menlo Park, Calif.-based company’s first study quantifying the return on investment an organization might expect by investing in its technology. According to Cyngn’s research, the deployment of an autonomous vehicle at Global Logistics Fulfillment’s Las Vegas warehouse led to a dramatic increase in efficiency. The report found: a 64% reduction in human labor costs, when compared to using forklifts. a 33% increase in productivity when…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.65
November 05, 2021
HAI Robotics today announced that it is partnering with Invar System to expand its global presence and offer its warehouse fulfillment technology in markets where Invar is more established. “The partnership will be able to offer warehouse operators a unique and innovative solution that delivers higher fulfillment volumes at lower operation costs and with better distribution efficiency,” stated Kane Luo, vice president of sales at HAI Robotics. Founded in 2016, HAI Robotics said it provides efficient, intelligent, flexible, and customized supply chain automation through robotics and artificial intelligence. The Shenzhen, China-based company recently raised $200 million in Series C and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.62
January 27, 2023
Berkshire Grey Inc. and Locus Robotics Corp. yesterday announced that they have integrated Berkshire Grey's Robotic Shuttle Put Wall, or BG RSPWi, with the Locus Origin and Vector mobile robots. The companies said their “end-to-end” automation will help retail and e-commerce customers maximize supply chain productivity and throughput and address growing labor challenges. “Partnering with Berkshire Grey allows our customers to reap the benefits of enterprise-level robotic automation across some of their most business-critical supply chain processes,” stated Mike Johnson, president at Locus Robotics. “Berkshire Grey and Locus Robotics have been operating in the supply chain industry for many years…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.62
March 15, 2023
If you’re planning to attend ProMat 2023, visit FANUC at Booth N7520 to see its latest factory automation, cobots, and robots for warehousing and logistics operations. Whether you’re at a small business or a large fulfillment center, FANUC has systems to help you achieve your goals. Why work with FANUC? FANUC said its automation is reliable and scalable for any challenge. From pilot programs to enterprise-wide deployment, its robots can increase efficiencies, improve consistency, and help offset the critical labor shortage. With more than 40 million products installed worldwide, FANUC has been a global leader in automation for nearly 50…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.62
March 22, 2023
Tompkins Robotics introduced its new Induction Lift and Multifunction Robotic Sorter at ProMat 2023 this week. The company has been showcasing the new products at Booth N7149. Tompkins Robotics said the Induction Lift system was designed to be a creative and simple way to improve the ergonomics, speed, and range of induction of its tSort system. The system allows an operator to induct to multiple levels of our AMR sortation from a single station at induction. The Induction Lift eliminates the need for pre-sorting of items and allows for a larger, more efficient batch pick process upstream of the order…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.61
August 22, 2023
Orgill Inc., an independent hardlines distributor, had outgrown its current warehouse in Tifton, Ga. It was looking to not only add square footage, but also to explore new technologies to increase productivity and improve worker and customer experiences. The company today said it has partnered with Numina Group to design and deploy automation for order fulfillment at its new 800,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in Tifton. “One of the most important commitments we fulfill is to get our customers the products they need, when they need them, and at a price that is going to help them maintain and grow their profitability,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.58
January 18, 2022
The calendar may have flipped to 2022 but, seasonality aside, the same supply chain challenges remain. Whether you’re struggling to increase operational efficiency, offset warehouse labor shortages, enhance the experience for your customers (whether you are a retailer or 3PL), or reduce risk through improved resiliency of your supply chain operations, we talked (or wrote) about it. To help guide the strategic supply chain and fulfillment operation decisions you’re surely making in the coming months (because peak 2022 planning is just around the corner, if not already underway), check out this snapshot of the webinars, research reports, blogs and more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.57
September 21, 2023
Brightpick yesterday announced strong global sales growth for its Autopicker robots, which debuted in February. The privately held company said it has ramped up operations to fill the demand, and it is now manufacturing hundreds of robots annually for installations around the world at its plant in Europe. “Demand for Brightpick Autopicker has far exceeded our expectations,” said Jan Zizka, co-founder and CEO of Brightpick, in a release. “E-commerce and e-grocery companies seem to quickly understand the operational enhancements that a fleet of Brightpick Autopicker robots can provide,” he said. “Our strongest traction is in grocery and pharmaceuticals, probably because…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.55
February 06, 2024
LAS VEGAS – Ocado Group recently announced a deal for Ocado Intelligent Automation (OIA) to provide automated fulfilment technology at a distribution site for McKesson Canada. The deal will see Ocado sell its unique warehouse fulfilment technology in a sector outside of grocery retail for the first time, and provide the AI-powered software applications necessary to operate that technology long term. McKesson Canada is a leading diversified healthcare provider in Canada and is the largest pharmaceutical distributor in the country. OIA on display at Manifest At Manifest 2024 in Las Vegas, the organization had its Ocado Storage and Retrieval (OSRS)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.54
August 02, 2022
The market for autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, continues to be competitive. ForwardX Robotics Inc. recently announced its first U.S.-based project. The Beijing-based company, which has raised more than $100 million in funding since it was founded in 2016, also recently participated in its first U.S. trade show. “Our results in China, where labor costs are comparatively low, have given us great confidence in what we are able to offer to the rest of the world,” stated Yaxin Guan, chief operations officer of ForwardX. “It’s an exciting time to be in this industry and solve problems that many companies are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.54
March 17, 2022
Addverb Technologies Pvt. Ltd. this week announced that it has partnered with software developer and systems integrator Numina Group. The Noida, India-based company plans to expand deployment of its mobile robots for North American warehouses and provide Numina Group's software customers with access to order-fulfillment automation. “Addverb Technologies offers a variety of solutions to fit any customer's needs, including fixed and flexible automation solutions running on our end-to-end, AI-powered software platform,” stated Sriram Sridhar, chief revenue officer of Addverb Technologies USA Inc. “Together, we create a powerful offering that provides the best service and solutions to clients in the Americas…
