Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.23
May 08, 2022
The optimization, integration, automation, and management of material goods and data within the four walls of a warehouse or distribution center have been getting a lot of attention lately. Interest in intralogistics has grown because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, persistent labor shortages, spiking e-commerce orders, and ever-evolving consumer preferences. The exhibition hall at the recent MODEX trade show, one of the leading materials handling events in the world, brought the current state of warehouse robotics into clear focus, all under one roof. There, hundreds of vendors from all over the world were showcasing their innovations, most of which were…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.11
May 06, 2022
PITTSBURGH—As warehouse operators increasingly turn to automation to solve some of their biggest supply chain challenges, what do they need to keep in mind as they scale up? That was one of the central questions tackled during “The Supply Chain Revolution” panel at the Cascadia Connect Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence (RAAI) conference here this week. Composed of executives and founders from some well-known U.S. robotics companies, panelists included Bernard Casse, founder and CEO of RIOS Intelligent Machines; Thomas Evans, robotics chief technology officer at Honeywell; Erik Nieves, co-founder and CEO of Plus One Robotics Inc.; Damion Shelton, co-founder and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.53
May 05, 2022
The impact of digital commerce cuts across every retail, manufacturing and distribution operation, and is putting pressure on all the major modes of transportation and the distribution center (DC) and fulfillment operations that keep supply chains fluid. To help keep pace, savvy logistics professionals are applying more supply chain management software and technology than ever to better manage the increasing complexity—especially now as the world continues to emerge from one of the most disruptive periods in a generation. To help us better understand where we are on this ongoing digitization journey, we’re joined by Bart De Muynck, VP analyst at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.56
May 05, 2022
…environment – from the back of store and standalone micro-fulfillment centers to distribution center implementations, it said. Berkshire Grey claimed that BG FLEX can transform fulfillment operations by: Reducing store truck-unload and aisle-replenishment times with granular presorting Enabling seamless curbside pickup and extended BOPIS (buy online, pick up in store) product selection Facilitating delivery-route alignment for quick commerce and home delivery Maximizing transport utilization in delivery networks Reducing reshelving and maximizing inventory pick station utilization for e-commerce Automatically integrating resale-ready returned goods with existing inventory Storing and consolidating partial orders together with filled orders for just-in-time transport loading Storing, picking,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.48
May 04, 2022
Honeywell International Inc. today announced the spring 2022 release of enhancements to Honeywell Forge, its enterprise performance management (EPM) offering designed to help customer accelerate the digital transformation of their operations. The company said Honeywell Forge EPM for Warehouse will help organizations lower costs through new visibility, insights, monitoring, and automation across their supply chains. “Our new EPM for Warehouse offering brings a scalable, secure, and cloud-based solution to help distribution centers accelerate their productivity, predictability, and transformation strategies,” said Kevin Dehoff, president and CEO of Honeywell Connected Enterprise. “We are proud to also introduce several enhancements to our existing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.58
May 03, 2022
Retail store fulfillment typically requires the shipment of full cases and pallets of like SKUs, but e-commerce orders are made up of an ever-changing combination of SKUs in small quantities and headed to different locations. This has driven up demand for labor, which has never been scarcer, according to InVia Robotics Inc. The company today announced that Fulfyld, a third-party logistics provider or 3PL, has chosen it to integrate robots and a full warehouse execution system into Fulfyld's facility in Harvest, Ala. inVia plans to integrate its robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) suite into Fulfyld's existing warehouse to address the challenge of random…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.00
May 03, 2022
Businesses have never been under more pressure to keep their customers satisfied. They’re still contending with the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing labor and supply shortages, and a never-ending string of disruptions. These challenges will pass. Other changes, like the exponential increase in e-commerce sales and direct-to-consumer deliveries, are permanent, and automation can play a role. Distribution centers (DCs) are handling more items than ever, while having to do it accurately and with greater speed to meet increasingly high customer expectations. Once taken for granted, the DC is now a vital component of a company’s go-to-market strategy. “The last…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 49.06
April 28, 2022
…Inc. today announced the launch of its new Dallas micro-fulfillment center, expanding its growing North American network for on-demand retail. Through its network of automated micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) and inventory intelligence, the New York-based company said it enables retailers to scale their capacity while profitably and sustainably providing on-demand deliveries. Fabric expects network to cover nearly 90% of U.S. consumers The Dallas location is the latest in Fabric’s growing network of MFCs in the U.S. The company said it expects that number to double by the end of the year, covering delivery to nearly 90% of consumers across the country…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.48
April 25, 2022
Ryder System Inc., a supply chain company dedicated to transportation and fleet management solutions, today announced the opening of a third multiclient omnichannel distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, a key region for e-commerce fulfillment. At nearly 440,000 square feet, the facility is the largest Ryder e-commerce distribution center in the Columbus area, and it is the first to open under the company’s new supply chain offering: Ryder E-Commerce by Whiplash. “The technical integration was seamless and straightforward, and the onboarding process was very professional,” said the company. “We saw how much of management’s attention went into it.” Ryder said Ohio…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.22
April 22, 2022
Agility Robotics, which has developed the Digit humanoid robots to work alongside people in warehouses and logistics facilities, today said it has raised $150 million in Series B funding. The Corvallis, Ore.-based company said it plans to use the money to accelerate research and development and scale production. “Unprecedented consumer and corporate demand have created an extraordinary need for robots to support people in the workplace,” said Damion Shelton, CEO of Agility Robotics. “With this investment, Agility can ramp up the delivery of robots to fill roles where there’s an unmet need.” Agility Robotics said it has been developing robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.75
April 21, 2022
Amazon.com Inc. is not only a major user and developer of robotics, but it is also now an investor. BionicHIVE, which has developed an autonomous robot that works with existing warehouse infrastructure, today said it has received unspecified funding from the new Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. “With Amazon’s funding and support, BionicHIVE is growing its team and operations, establishing [a] U.S. footprint to expand its customer base and scale go-to-market, as well as increasing R&D,” said Ilan Reingold, CEO of BionicHIVE. “We couldn’t have asked for a better company whose investment is a validation of the unique approach and capabilities…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 73.79
April 20, 2022
Davinci Micro Fulfillment and Addverb Technologies USA Inc. announced a partnership to pair Addverb's automation technology with Davinci's specialization in micro-fulfillment solutions to launch and expand micro-fulfillment centers across North America. Bound Brook, N.J.-based Davinci plans to open between 750 to 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) by 2030, offering more brands and retailers expanded operations to reach customers for same-day, next-day, or second-day service. Mark Messina, CEO of Addverb Technologies: “Micro-fulfillment centers and central fulfillment centers (CFC) are transforming the thriving e-commerce industry. By combining Addverb's fleet of automated robots with Davinci's physical location network, we are powering a scalable network…
