Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.04
January 28, 2022
…worked with Exotec on picking and PAL Robotics on inventory. E-commerce expectations heightened worldwide New customer expectations for e-commerce – higher volumes of orders and returns, same- and next-day delivery, and near-perfect accuracy – have brought new challenges for retailers and a need to address logistics bottlenecks, noted Geek+. Beijing-based Geek+ said it has already provided its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and artificial intelligence to help Decathlon deliver logistics services in Asia. Founded in 2015, the company said it has more than 300 customers and has sold more than 20,000 robots worldwide. It recently opened an office in South Korea…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.04
April 27, 2020
…warehousing operations, this white paper reports 12 identified use cases of indoor drone applications in three different application areas: inventory management, indoor intra-logistics, and inspection & surveillance. Download Now! More Resources on Drones
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.04
February 22, 2017
…in Rwanda. UPS also is utilizing drones to check inventory on high storage shelves in its warehouses. Unlike all of the previous tests, the most recent UPS drone test shows how drones might assist in making non-urgent residential deliveries as part of the day-to-day operation. Last year, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued small unmanned aircraft systems rules that allow for some commercial use of drones and paved the way for future expanded applications. UPS was one of 35 selected from a cross section of key stakeholders to serve on the FAA’s drone advisory committee. The committee will provide…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.03
March 08, 2017
…we may be reaching the end of the poor inventory cycle that has driven a lot of the weakness in the freight economy, so we may see turnover rates rebound in the months to come. Despite the falling turnover rate, carriers continue to report difficulty finding well-qualified drivers, a problem that will not only persist, but which will get worse as the freight economy improves.” And it is also worth mentioning once again that the ATA’s landmark October 2015 report, entitled “Truck Driver Analysis 2015,” whose chief findings cited how the current shortage of truck drivers now stands at almost…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.01
February 01, 2022
…Reverse Logistics system helps companies get goods back into inventory or moved to refurbishment up to 25% faster than manual processing and improves labor handling efficiency up to 35%. Broadened the Berkshire Grey Partner Alliance (BGPA) program with the addition of a partnership with a leading systems integrator that specializes in logistics automation for warehouses and distribution centers. The BGPA program includes a select group of market-leading consultants, integrators, technology providers and material handling leaders, and enables the company to broaden its global reach and extend its go-to-market strategy. Berkshire Grey added that its systems include: AI-enabled robotic picking, packing,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.01
April 29, 2021
…cloud to provide on-demand automation for materials handling and inventory management. The system enables businesses to find, track, and move almost anything in any facility, claimed the company. Fetch Robotics said its products and services are deployed in leading distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing centers around the world, augmenting workforces for increased efficiency and productivity. R15.08 a 'watershed moment' Source: Fetch Robotics In recent years, a growing number of manufacturing, distribution, and fulfillment centers have begun using AMRs for tasks ranging from moving packages between workstations to transporting pallets across a warehouse. However, there was no safety standard specifically designed for…
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 2.98
November 09, 2021
…robots that end customers use to clean floors, move inventory, and sense environmental data. Where robots are spreading Fortune 500 brands across multiple verticals benefit from the growing portfolio of BrainOS-powered robots, said Brain Corp. The company also offers privacy, safety, and efficiency tools intended to make managing and scaling automation easier. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021. Harvard Business Review cited a study that found that, in general, resignation rates were higher among employees who worked in fields that had experienced extreme increases in demand due to the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.97
February 19, 2021
…a much more profound effect in the areas of inventory and transportation optimization. Retailers can search their entire network for available stock and simultaneously identify which location has the lowest cost shipping option. Zone skipping and regional sorting centers mean that the closest location is not always the cheapest. In instances where the order can be fulfilled (at least partially) from a local store, same-day delivery can be an added service via on-demand providers like Instacart or Shipt, as well as regional carriers like Lasership or AxleHire. Stores can initially implement BOSS on an ad-hoc basis by setting aside space…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.97
October 15, 2020
…for direct-to-consumer products, production on demand, and digital warehousing/virtual inventory. In particular, 91% of respondents want to explore the innovation that mass customization provides and believe it could be applicable to their business if parts could be personalized through 3D printing/additive manufacturing. Medical, industrial, and automotive were called out as the industries most ripe for innovation in additivemanufacturing/3D printing over the next five years. Opening Up Collaboration Opportunities 85% of respondents indicated that collaboration across sectors to embrace new digital manufacturing technologies is important. 81% indicated their company has future plans to collaborate with government entities on digital manufacturing products.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.96
August 21, 2023
…service, quality, and quick turnaround as they manage the inventory, distribution, and transportation of medical supplies.” BayCare said its unified distribution model has enabled it to maximize purchasing efficiencies and manage supply pipelines, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the adoption of robotics at the distribution center, the order-picking process involved team members pushing carts weighing nearly 300 lb. up and down each aisle, guided by voice technology through headsets. While software already helped make picking routes efficient, the heavy carts limited speed and made the picking process physically taxing for team members, explained Celiberti. BISC benefits from collaborative mobile…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.95
May 10, 2024
…picking and packing, while also streamlining putaway and other inventory processes. It provides a real-time overview of a whole operation in a simple window. Enhancements can be deployed by Kardex’s dedicated AutoStore support team, and digital twins enhance planning and commissioning. As well as promoting FulfillX, Kardex’s booth also used digital tools and augmented reality simulations to bring to life its range of smart intralogistics solutions including Intuitive Picking Assistant. Kardex said its Intuitive Picking Assistant is suitable for a wide range of industrial manufacturing applications, including spare parts picking, visual direction, and kitting. It uses digital tools and augmented…
