Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.40
July 16, 2021
…said its integrated system for Crocs includes goods-in receiving, AutoStore goods-to-person technology, overhead pouch-sortation conveyor, bulk parcel conveyor, returns processing, and tilt tray sortation. The system will be managed and integrated with Exacta warehouse execution system (WES) suite, said the company. “This system will be a true testament towards Crocs’ relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction,” stated Robert Humphry, manager of system sales at Bastian Solutions. “The facility design considered Crocs’ strategic business and growth plans over the next decade, and the system includes incredible flexibility that will allow Crocs to adapt to any changes in consumer buying, order profiles, seasonality,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.54
July 12, 2021
…automation attractive. In Thailand, Swisslog has deployed a small—500-bin— AutoStore system for TRUE, a mobile network provider, inside of a branding shop in Bangkok. The shop is in a high-end shopping mall, and the system stores and picks goods for customers buying mobile phones or accessories. Swisslog has deployed AutoStore solutions that are smaller than those found in larger DCs. However, they still might hold 12,000 SKUs, or as many as 30,000 SKUs, with some MFCs filling 3,000 customer orders a week. Others are capable of more filling more than 30,000 customer orders per week. Whether general retailers will jump…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.51
May 28, 2021
…it plans to expand its deployment of robotics from AutoStore Technologies A/S and software from Element Logic. The Danish third-party logistics provider's (3PL) multi-site rollout represents the 600th implementation of AutoStore's technology. “Our latest partnership with DSV is a positive milestone for AutoStore, representing a crucial part of our growth journey,” stated Karl Johan Lier, president and CEO of AutoStore. “They are an excellent partner for us to have on board, as both companies hold the same values of efficiency, innovation, and environmental impact, making our positioning in the market a unified one.” DSV's decision to expand its use of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.79
April 20, 2021
…productivity expectations, said Andrew Benzinger, business development manager at AutoStore, a robotic order fulfillment provider. Other strategic drivers like DC network plans and the need for more space can also influence your robotics approach, as can a major shift to more direct-to-consumer e-commerce fulfillment, he said. A combination of factors may be drivers for automation. Once a company identifies what it wants to accomplish, it’s a matter of assessing data such as the order profile, throughput requirements, and available inventory on hand to properly configure a robotics solution. “When we work with a new customer, we first understand why they’re…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.61
April 19, 2021
…autonomous vehicles. The company has also filed suit against AutoStore Technology AS over ASRS patents. More CFCs to come Kroger plans to open another CFC in Groveland, Fla., west of Orlando. The company also plans to open CFCs in Dallas; Phoenix; Forest Park, Ga.; Frederick, Md.; Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; and Romulus, Mich., as well as in the West and Pacific Northwest. “We're excited to be building a distribution network that creates a more equitable food system by providing greater accessibility to fresh food through the power of innovation,” said Gabriel Arreaga, Kroger's senior vice president and chief supply chain officer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.88
April 12, 2021
…been big investments in this space, including Berkshire Grey, AutoStore, Locus Robotics, and Nimble Robotics, and we've been busy with existing projects.” RightPick 3 includes cognitive improvements “We first launched RightPick in 2017 at ProMat,” recalled Martinelli. “As we've worked with integrators on projects, we've learned that they want robotic item-handling systems that are relatively easy to plug and play with different aspects of automation, such as ASRS [automated storage and retrieval systems].” RightPick 3 can pick faster and handle a broader range of items than its predecessors, said RHR. The system has a modular hardware design, well-defined application programming…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.60
April 06, 2021
AutoStore, which makes automated storage and retrieval systems, yesterday announced that SoftBank Group Corp. will spend $2.8 billion to acquire 40% of the company from funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P. and EQT Private Equity, among other shareholders. AutoStore said the funding will enable it to accelerate its global expansion, “with particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.” Nedre Vats, Norway-based AutoStore was founded in 1996 and develops proprietary software and hardware to make warehouse operations more efficient. The company claimed that its Cube Storage Automation is “the densest storage technology.” AutoStore said that more than 20,000 of its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.72
March 30, 2021
…grocery operations. The company is partnering with robotics provider AutoStore and integrator Bastian Solutions to upgrade its order-fulfillment capabilities. H Mart started in 1982 with a single store in Woodside, Queens, N.Y., and has grown to more than 97 stores across the U.S. The Lyndhurst, N.J.-based company offers both Asian and Western foods and is also known for its food halls. The National Retail Federation has recognized H Mart in its list of “Hot 100 Retailers,” and Supermarket News has listed it as one of the “Top 50 Small Chains and Independents” in the U.S. and Canada. E-grocery surge leads…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.49
March 18, 2021
NEDRE VATS, Norway— AutoStore has announced an Innovation Hub in Karmøy, Norway, dedicated to testing technologies and replicating diverse in-store and warehouse environments. As a supplier of robotic storage and fulfilment technology to Puma, Gucci, Best Buy, and many other global brands, AutoStore said it is experiencing continued growth in revenue and clients. The company has built its testing facility to enable customers to more quickly adopt automation and keep up with order demand. Built in just seven months, the facility is fitted with a combination of robotic technology and infrastructure for supply chain and retail facilities that cannot be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.58
February 16, 2021
…center (EFC), the pilot leverages Swisslog’s solution which includes AutoStore technology empowered by Swisslog’s SynQ software, as well as Peapod Digital Labs’ proprietary manual picking capabilities. The pilot launches as Ahold Delhaize USA companies continue to expand e-commerce fulfillment capabilities as part of readying an omnichannel supply chain and supporting the U.S. brands as they pursue their ambitions of becoming the leading omnichannel grocery retailer in their markets. “Over the past year, all Ahold Delhaize USA companies have seen a tremendous increase in online sales growth, and we believe this growth is here to stay,” said JJ Fleeman, president of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.66
January 12, 2021
…a wide range of supply chain strategies. Micro-fulfillment featuring AutoStore Micro-fulfillment centers can be built as a standalone facility, or built inside or bolted onto an existing location to expand fulfillment capacity, especially within a limited footprint. They are also well suited for automation technology, bringing it to the lowest supply chain level. While they can be used in a number of market segments and industries, micro-fulfillment centers have gained the spotlight as a result of the accelerated demand for e-grocery fulfillment. Micro-fulfillment has shown to be an ideal solution for streamlining e-grocery fulfillment. For instance, Swisslog is working with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.35
November 23, 2020
…mobile robots (AMRs) and goods-to-person systems like those from AutoStore, which NFI has also implemented, has put automation in reach. “The price has come down, the technologies are more reliable and more flexible,” Patterson says. “If the needs in one of our facilities change, I can redeploy an asset like an AMR and not get hurt by it.” Perhaps last, the market is demanding it. “Unless you’re constantly implementing new solutions, you risk becoming obsolete very quickly,” he notes. “We had to think about how to make our DCs showcases for our customers.” Today, he adds, “Innovation is critical to…
