Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.07
June 03, 2022
…automation],” said Sally Miller, CIO for North America at DHL Supply Chain. Perhaps most notable of these investments was in picking robots from Locus Robotics Corp. The partnership started with a single robot five years ago, and now, DHL is using 2,000 LocusBots in various locations. Earlier this year, the mobile robots made their 100 millionth automated pick at DHL. In addition to picking robots, DHL has invested in autonomous forklifts, parcel sorters, automated pallet loaders, and other automation throughout its facilities. “We’re all in on innovation,” Miller said. Automation addresses labor shortage “The robots really help with the labor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.06
August 24, 2021
…Locus team, and here's to the next 500 million!” “DHL Supply Chain is committed to bringing innovative and productivity-enhancing technology to our customers with partners like Locus so that they have the capacity and flexibility to capitalize on new opportunities in the marketplace,” said Adrian Kumar, vice president of global operations science at DHL Supply Chain. “We congratulate Locus on this momentous achievement and look forward to continuing to work with Locus to drive productivity, support capacity growth, and deliver continuous improvement within our customers' supply chains,” he said. Locus Robotics said its robots and software enable brands, retailers, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.01
February 14, 2023
…evaluate both technologies and partners, according to Manifest speakers. DHL Supply Chain has 500 sites in North America, so coordinating research and development and finding the right robots to solve its problems are real challenges, said Brian Gaunt, senior director at the third-party logistics provider (3PL). “We look for best-of-breed technologies and partner with companies of all sizes,” he told Robotics 24/7. “We have a very structured process—our innovation playbook looks at creativity and functionality, as well as a laundry list of other things, such as autonomy and how a robot interacts with associates.” Unlike some other 3PLs, DHL is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.89
March 28, 2022
…to strong demand from those early customers, which include DHL Supply Chain, Gap, H&M, and Performance Team – A Maersk Company. Boston Dynamics said it is now accepting reservations for 2023 and 2024 deliveries. The Waltham, Mass.-based company has three robots in its portfolio: Spot, a quadruped that conducts industrial inspections for enterprise asset management; Atlas, its humanoid robot; and Stretch. The company said its robots are equipped with advanced mobility, dexterity and intelligence, enabling automation in unstructured or hard-to-traverse spaces, from manufacturing plants and construction sites to distribution centers and warehouses. Stretch handles cases up to 50 lbs. Boston…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.84
September 30, 2020
…News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Rick MacDonald, DHL Supply Chain, President, Retail Sector, North America, about varous topics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, final mile logistics, and Peak Season, among others. MacDonald was appointed to his current role in May and has been in the supply chain sector for more than 30 years. MacDonald joined DHL Supply Chain in 2006 and, for the last decade prior to May, served as VP, Retail, DHL Supply Chain North America. Logistics Management (LM): How would you characterize the last six months, or so, going back to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic?…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.66
September 21, 2023
…at Schneider Electric Sally Miller, chief information officer of DHL Supply Chain Sami Naffakh, chief supply officer of Reckitt Elliott Rodgers, chief operating officer of Foot Locker The Manifest Vegas 2024 plenary speakers. Click to enlarge. Source: Manifest Industry luminaries to discuss challenges, solutions These prominent industry leaders will delve into vital topics, ranging from supply chain orchestration to the incorporation of cutting-edge technology, said Manifest. They will also discuss how to foster strategic partnerships and expedite the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within supply chain organizations. “We are thrilled to return as headline sponsors for the Manifest…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.50
March 12, 2018
…In the March issue of Modern, we are featuring DHL Supply Chain’s strategy for mobile robots in order fulfillment purposes, including its use of Locus. In fairness, you could argue that it’s probably been ten years since Kiva first exhibited at one of our trade events. How is this different? I think it’s different in two important ways. The first is the over-night emergence of one start-up after another, thanks to funding that is pouring in from an investment community that previously ignored our space. The second is a convergence of factors outside of the four walls of the DC…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.45
October 15, 2018
…According to Artificial Intelligence in Logistics, a report by DHL and IBM outlined a number of technologies capable of doing that. Some of them include: Intelligent Robotic Sorting – an effective, high-speed sorting of letters, parcels, and palletized shipments AI-Powered Visual Inspection – taking photos of cargo using special cameras allows to identify damage and identify an appropriate corrective action 2. AI provides insights into enhancing supply chain management productivity AI can provide an unmatched analysis of supply chain management performance, which, in turn, helps to determine new factors affecting that performance. According to the aforementioned report by DHL and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.41
September 29, 2021
…said it serves verticals such as automotive, home appliance, food and beverage, and pharmacy. The company's customers include BMW, DHL, Honeywell, Siemens, and Yaskawa.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.36
October 12, 2023
…in the region. Previously, Kian held senior positions with DHL Supply Chain and Singapore Post, driving innovation in warehouse automation and logistics. DHL Supply Chain recently said it would deploy 5,000 Locus AMRs across multiple sites and that it would expand its partnership to Australia. Joel Collins. Source: LinkedIn As chief legal officer, Joel Collins will lead Locus’ global legal operations. He has served as the chief legal officer and general counsel of both private and public companies. Previously, Collins was chief legal officer at Benefitfocus, as well as chief legal officer and senior vice president of business development at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.36
November 10, 2021
…on the horizon. Thierry Driesens, digital transformation officer at DHL; Jeremy Bodenhamer, co-founder and co-CEO of ShipHawk and author of Adapt or Die; and Larry Emmert, vice president of operations at Legend Valve, were panelists for “The Future of Work: Human and Robot Collaboration,” a session covering the progress of technologically influenced labor. Attendees were also able to hear from Jerome Dubois, co-founder and co-CEO of 6 River Systems, and Gillian Hawkes, vice president of product at 6RS, about how the company's Chuck mobile robot and its intelligent software are improving productivity amid increased supply chain demand and pandemic-related challenges.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.35
July 12, 2019
…to expand its use of collaborative robots. Artificial Intelligence: DHL When it comes to NextGen technologies like artificial intelligence, DHL Supply Chain follows a simple rule: Improve operations by developing specialized tools that supplement people. “We’re trying to develop new tools that allow people to make better decisions and improve accuracy,” explains Justin Ha, director of solutions design at DHL Supply Chain, the company’s contract logistics division. “At the same time, we’re using AI to teach machines how to improve their efficiencies by eliminating touches and relieving people of tedious tasks.” DHL has already scored gains using AI in three…
