Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.40
October 18, 2023
…efforts at Amazon, Sequoia integrates multiple robots to containerize inventory into totes. It combines mobile robots, gantry systems, robotic arms, and a new ergonomic employee workstation. “From our latest robotic arms like Sparrow and Cardinal, to our first autonomous mobile robot, Proteus, we’re excited to see the impact our technology is having in Amazon’s operations,” wrote Scott Dresser, vice president of Amazon Robotics, in a blog post. “By reimagining how we store and manage inventory at our sites, Sequoia will help us delight customers with greater speed and increased accuracy for delivery estimates, while also improving employee safety at our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.40
November 09, 2022
…help customers save costs and improve order fulfillment through inventory accuracy and increased operations performance visibility. “Partnering with innovative companies such as Pivotree is a top priority for GreyOrange as we expand our reach within fulfillment and inventory optimization,” said Jason Brewer, director of strategic alliances at GreyOrange in a statement earlier this week. “Pivotree's use of AI in warehouse management software and integrated architecture provides confidence that this partnership will help joint customers produce high-yield fulfillment and future scalability.” “This partnership is an example of how next-level innovation companies connect to provide the best fulfillment services using AI and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.39
September 30, 2020
…a byproduct of preparing for peak or retailers replenishing inventory, or both? Does that change your approach as a service provider? MacDonald: It certainly has an effect on us. Earlier in the year, there was more uncertainty with much less freight on the water, and people were a little hesitant to secure freight. I don’t know if it is the mindset of everyone, but I tell you what I do see is things have shifted a little bit, with inventories having become very volatile, as online sales have been very profitable across the board and put retailers in the position…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 7.31
March 16, 2022
…e-commerce – speed, accuracy and access to a broad inventory – all delivered at low cost. This mandate has driven distribution centers to become increasingly complex and dependent on automation systems, while raising the stakes to threaten critical damage in the event of cost overruns or project delays. Concentrating supplier responsibility for these automation projects with a single, lead provider simplifies vendor management and accountability, enabling companies to approach a single point of contact and avoid juggling delays and charges from multiple contractors. But not all single-source suppliers are created equal. Each comes with their own in-house technology offering, approaches…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.30
July 09, 2024
…Virginia, served by 20 locations. LiftOne increases parts stock, inventory, technician workforce “Our sales and support teams are eager to welcome customers and facilitate a smooth transition,” said Mark Drummond, LiftOne President. As Yale works to bring its lift trucks to market, Drummond said LiftOne is committed to being a trusted resource for all aspects of material handling operations, and to help its customers get the most out of robotics, telematics, and electric power. To meet the needs of LiftOne’s expansion, Drummond said the company is bolstering parts stock, increasing equipment inventory, enhancing rental investment, and expanding its team of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.27
July 31, 2020
…is a goods-to-person autonomous mobile robot that can transport inventory from 220 to 3,500 pounds to workers for picking and packing, while working in collaborative performance with other robots and the human workforce. “This highly sought-after certification demonstrates GreyOrange’s leadership in setting the bar for safety of automated fulfillment in warehouse environment,” said Akash Gupta, Chief Technology Officer, GreyOrange. “We felt it was important to develop a truly safer product that would inspire trust and assure our customers and partners that they have made the right decision by implementing a GreyOrange solution.” Ranger series robots, including Ranger GTP, are built…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.25
September 03, 2024
…company deepens market penetration, and introduce new automation and inventory visibility analytics systems to the supply chain market. Summers brings experience from startups turned Fortune 500s Prior to Gather AI, Summers served as chief marketing officer of both global lifestyle hospitality company Convene and software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider Optoro. During these years, she was named to WWD's “Women Leaders in Business” list. Additionally, she led marketing for venture-funded startups that became Fortune 500 companies including TheFind (acquired by Facebook), Buy.com (acquired by Rakuten), Best Buy, and Zumba Fitness. “The market is still feeling the effects of supply chain disruption post-COVID, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.22
August 29, 2021
…first grocer in the world to use artificial intelligence-powered inventory management technology at scale. “We are facing a ‘new normal’ in the grocery industry, and Tally has been instrumental to ensuring we continue to provide an exceptional store experience while rising to meet new operational challenges,” stated Dave Steck, vice president of IT infrastructure and application development at Schnuck Markets. “By deploying Tally to all stores, we are fully operationalizing these insights into our supply chain and expanding our ability to leverage real-time data to make revenue impacting decisions,” he said. “Tally has become an integral component of our stores,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.19
August 12, 2023
…more proactive approach is more cost-effective than reactive maintenance. Inventory management Inventory monitoring and tracking systems more frequently and accurately measure usage and the need for spare parts than conventional manual methods. These technologies can also identify the correct parts and tools for maintenance and repair operations, allowing for more streamlined ordering processes. From the aforementioned sensors and mobile robots to drones and predictive algorithms, the collection and analysis of inventory data can save time over manual, analog inventory taking. Modern inventory systems promise to increase productivity and reduce downtime. Supply chain Similarly, technology-driven supply chain systems can provide greater…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.18
January 31, 2024
HAI Robotics, a high-density robotic inventory systems provider, recently announced a collaboration with full-service automation provider Honeywell Intelligrated to deploy high-density storage and retrieval systems. The partnership will integrate HAI’s Robotics’ autonomous storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) with Honeywell’s Momentum Warehouse Execution Software. The companies said their combined efforts enable warehouse operators to analyze real-time operating information across their facilities to prioritize and redirect work performed by both robotic systems and employees. “Companies face high costs for warehouse space, continued labor shortages and pressure to deliver goods quickly,” said Keith Fisher, President of Honeywell Intelligrated. “The combination of Honeywell and…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 7.13
August 30, 2024
…how orders are fulfilled – and more transparency into inventory numbers and locations. To be successful, leading organizations need to rethink supply chain execution and triangulate the needs of the business, its shareholders and, most importantly, the customer. Without optimized supply chain execution, companies are facing an uphill battle to succeed. Fortunately, balancing speed, cost effectiveness and positive customer experiences does not have to be a game of either/or. Leading companies are already achieving it and in this paper we explore the “how.” In this eBook, we explore how to unlock improved performance and profitability by placing people at the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.09
September 17, 2024
…its customers to address a new use case - inventory management. Not only did it create multiple options to suit different business operations, it also enabled opportunities for its customers to apply their data to future use cases. From floor scrubbers to inventory management Brain Corp initially developed its BrainOS software to provide autonomy for AMRs. As the software’s capabilities expanded, the company built additional products on top of its core software, including BrainOS Clean Suite for autonomous floor scrubbers. Gavin Donley, Brain Corp head of marketing, said the company initially targeted the retail vertical market. After finding success providing…
