Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.79
July 13, 2018
…of drones to track their trailers in a yard, inventory of new automobiles in a storage location or high-value assets in remote sites, there are impediments to broad-based adoption of drone technology in the yard. “The impediment is the regulatory concern around airspace,” Yearling says. A second impediment is that the solution still requires not just the technology, but a certified pilot to oversee the drone. So, where is the action today? For PINC, “the traction that we’re seeing is using our drones inside the four walls of the warehouse for inventory control,” Yearling says. “Our customers are focused on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.70
March 28, 2024
Inventory management robot provider Dexory recently announced the first deployment of its robotics and artificial intelligence systems in the United States. Dexory’s technology is now in use at one of DB Schenker’s sites in Utah. This deployment follows Dexory’s North American expansion announcement in early February. At DB Schenker’s site, Dexory unveiled its DexoryView AI-powered digital twin platform with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Dexory said the deployment has resulted in the generation of real-time data points, providing DB Schenker with immediate insights into its operations. “This live deployment signifies a major step forward in Dexory's mission to revolutionize how businesses…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.70
December 29, 2016
…back to the AFC, resupply the mothership with more inventory and fuel, and shuttle workers to the flying factory. Amazon's patent filing for an airborne fulfillment center utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles for item delivery Due to the aerial deployment, drones would be able to have a much wider delivery range while consuming less power as they descend to deliver packages. “I just unearthed the Death Star of ecommerce via @cbinsights”Zoe Leavitt, analyst for CB Insights And the mobile nature of the warehouses would allow Amazon greater flexibility in managing inventory in the face of changing demand. For example, the patent…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.63
October 17, 2021
…every aspect of a retail business — think of inventory and order management, order fulfillment, marketing automation, and so forth. We will discuss some of the most common types of retail automation below. Retail automation trends As mentioned above, the pandemic has had quite the impact on the retail industry, with consumer behavior shifting toward more online shopping. E-commerce sales have increased by 32.4% during 2021, whereas brick-and-mortar sales have shown a 3.2% decrease during the same period. As a result of this e-commerce boost, we can see a number of trends in the retail sector that are likely here…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.62
May 07, 2023
…for e-commerce. Now, it is combining those facilities—and their inventories—to support omnichannel retail solutions. GOH Hive is an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) for hanging apparel with smart robots for picking, helping operations overcome labor market challenges and seasonal scalability. “Because of the lack of systems to capably automate garment-on-hanger storage on the market, we designed GOH Hive to help distribution centers meet today’s demands,” Girod said. “Most DCs are still working with traditional, one-level racking systems while trying to handle millions of garments.” “The ideal user is likely processing 100,000 to 150,000 units per day over three shifts,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.61
July 04, 2021
…your fixed costs is by stacking and storing your inventory vertically, as it reduces the square footage of your warehouse. Note: Logistics Management is a sibling site to Robotics 24/7. In addition, it is important to properly manage your labor and processes to optimize productivity levels. This relates to the amount of workers you have, how you manage their schedules, the efficiency of workflows, and the type of training they receive to ensure that they have the right skills and can live up to the productivity expectations and requirements. However, there is much more to running a successful warehouse, especially…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.61
October 30, 2018
…professionals to work on more important tasks. Enable better inventory management and easier cycle counting: When handled by aerial robots, these tasks produce more accurate supply-demand reconciliation and replenishment needs, ultimately reducing on-hand inventory, Deloitte reports. Enhance warehouse operations: Autonomous Drones can be used in various warehouse operations, from inbound logistics in time-critical situations; carrying materials from storage to the factory; transporting directly from receiving to shipping; or efficiently scanning inventory and significantly reducing labor costs, Deloitte reports. Improve accuracy on mundane tasks: According to Deloitte, robotic process automation in standard sourcing processes can reduce effort and time requirements and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.60
April 29, 2019
…to peel back their layers of software, hardware and inventory/order tracking to be truly omni-channel. Oh, and they have to consolidate inventory to a single setting to satisfy orders regardless of origin. That takes technology and money, and maybe half of retailers can either do it today or are on a path to it. The others haven’t even started the journey. The third trend is sustainability. More and more companies now present sustainability as a requirement when evaluating inventory handling systems. Four or five years ago they only talked about it. Today, it’s part of the request for proposal. Q:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.57
October 04, 2018
…navigation and artificial intelligence is being used to understand inventory levels and location within warehouses and enabling organizations to move inventory faster throughout the supply chain. The companies investing in aerial robots are also redirecting their staff to handle high-value activities and empowering their teams with rich information, which can then be revisited at any point and time and can be used to make better decisions. As autonomous robot technology continues to advance and improve, expect even more benefits to be added to this list. “As supply chain operations continue to shift focus to direct customer needs,” Deloitte concludes, “autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.57
September 08, 2017
Retailers lose $45B worth of inventory every year due to misplaced packages, stolen merchandise, and returned goods. In 2013, Walmart lost up to $3B due to discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock, according to Forbes. Now drone-based package-tracking tech could finally help solve this problem. Read: Walmart Testing Warehouse Drones to Catalog and Manage Inventory New research from MIT proposes lightweight drones that can help track and manage inventory in large-scale environments by allowing passive, long-range radio frequency identification (RFID) scanning. RFID tags have long provided a potential solution to the problem of effective package tracking through digital cataloging.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.54
January 04, 2023
…its image-recognition services allow logistics operators to “virtualize” their inventories. It does this by capturing and labeling photos of items in the warehouse and by providing digital twins and analytics powered by artificial intelligence. Companies have learned to plan ahead The insights provided by Siena Analytics' services have helped supply chains get the information they need to circumvent challenges and increase their resilience. That’s partly why John Dwinell, president of Siena Analytics, said he believes supply chain problems should begin to dissipate by the second and third quarter of 2023. Companies are more prepared now and have plans in place,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.43
September 20, 2023
…— 100 times faster than human efforts and other inventory-collection technologies. In addition, the system can serve as a digital replica of a physical warehouse to benefit not only management, but also performance optimization, said the company. It said its software can simulate, optimize, and forecast future scenarios, freeing warehouse personnel to engage in more complex tasks. Dexory looks to DB Schenker for global growth “The potential and evident success of Dexory’s technology within the global logistics landscape in a short space of time is impressive,” said Paulina Banszerus, head of venture capital at Schenker Ventures. “Dexory has engineered a…
