Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.06
…The complementary solution is to ensure that the highest-selling inventory is easily accessible by placing it at the most accessible point. Seasonality in Demand Fluctuations in demand pose serious challenges for warehouse managers. The dip in sales due to the recent global financial crisis resulted in major cost problems for warehouses due to increased inventory levels. Although it did not affect all industries alike, the problem highlights the challenge of fluctuations in demand due to forces outside the control of the warehouse. Managing seasonality in demand requires timely and accurate information about manufacturing, retailing and the industry. Information gaps between…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.03
…due to fears of China tariffs, have created an inventory mess. At this year’s ProMat 2019 conference in Chicago, Matt Yearling, CEO of PINC, will present “Automating Your Inventory Management With Drones So It’s 100 Times Faster,” at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The session is part of the CRO Summit at ProMat, produced by RoboBusiness and Robotics Business Review. The Chief Robotics Officer Summit at ProMat – Full Agenda PINC is a leading provider of yard management systems, finished vehicles logistics solutions, and inventory robotics. The company provides hardware, software, and services that aim to help companies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.03
…to use robotics and automation in the warehouse setting. Inventory management To err is human. But small errors can cause big problems when it happens in a warehouse. One job area where people are susceptible to simple mistakes is doing repetitive tasks and manual entry. If consistent errors are resulting in lost time from barcode scanning or human-made data entry, consider automating these processes to improve accuracy and efficiency. Warehouses typically rely on one of two types of automated scanning: camera-based and laser scanners. Camera-based scanners are more cost effective and can provide an image of the entire barcode even…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.01
…providing the best possible service to customers with real-time inventory management,” said Philip Wenger, director of technology at Noble, in a release. “It means we can get more products to our customers faster, and they're going to be happier with the counter experience because of it.” For more than 30 years, Noble has served the construction, maintenance, and renovation trades with an assortment of leading brands. The company also offers a range of services, including product training and technical support, working closely with contractors and professionals across commercial and residential operations to help them succeed. Noble collaborates with Dematic Noble…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.98
High inventory costs, constant stock-outs, low SKU turnover rates and getting stuck with too much obsolete inventory are just a handful of the challenges that companies run into when they don’t use good inventory management practices. In today’s fast-paced, e-commerce/omni-channel distribution world, any one of these challenges can have a negative impact on the bottom line. However, achieving optimal inventory levels requires a delicate balance. Procure too little of a product and you wind up with stock-outs, lost sales or unhappy customers. Buy too much and your carrying and storage costs go through the roof right along with the number…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 6.98
…spiking e-commerce demand, and labor shortages. Instead of “just-in-time” inventory or massive, hard-to-reach stockpiles, operators are turning to automation for flexibility. From scalable fleets of mobile robots to automated storage and retrieval systems, find out how the latest technologies can add resilience and protect profitability. Sensors and machine learning are also offering new levels of data for real-time, actionable insights, say technology suppliers and users in this Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue. Robotics vendors and integrators are partnering with one another and customers to deploy automation that can help them respond dynamically to supply chain challenges. Readers of this free…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.94
…student newspaper, The Gatepost, Don spent over four years in operations at Mattress Firm, with his primary responsibilities including inventory control and inventory management.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.93
…world operate using Brain OS to clean floors, move inventory and sense environmental data. The new platform was designed to be modular and to promote faster and easier product development, including the development of new vision-based AI data applications, according to Brain Corp. The first robots to use the new platform will be deployed in late 2023 to early 2024, the company said. “We're immensely excited about the potential our third-generation platform unlocks for the future of robotics,” said David Pinn, CEO at Brain Corp. “Automated robotic solutions are becoming increasingly compelling for industry leaders due to their ability to…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 6.93
…the intersection of innovation and transformation, giving warehouses a makeover for the future. Dexory's journey evolved from managing front-of-house inventory to making an immediate impact on the logistics industry. Dexory's predictive capabilities have achieved 100% fulfilment rates and zero errors, transforming warehouse operations with unprecedented efficiency. At the heart of the company's innovation lies the DexoryView platform, inspired by the concept of a 'digital' twin familiar to motorsport enthusiasts. This platform empowers businesses with real-time insights, enabling well-informed decisions and on-the-fly adjustments to ensure unparalleled efficiency.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.92
…industry stakeholders. Related Article: Warehouse Drones Ready for Digital Inventory Management Related Resources Using Autonomous Robots to Drive Supply Chain Innovation This paper details how new technologies are presenting promising opportunities for improvement across the supply chain and how autonomous robots and drones are poised to change the game. Download Now! Global Autonomous Inventory Robotics New Product Innovation Award This best practices research paper details the PINC Air inventory robotics solution with its quick deployment model, faster inventory velocity, product ingenuity, and rapid ROI underscoring the decision for PINC to win Frost & Sullivan’s 2017 New Product Innovation Award. Download…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 6.90
…software for robot operations. It also includes connections to inventory, labor management, and warehouse or manufacturing execution systems. The promise of easily managing and scaling robot fleets can be realized with the right combination of tools, people, and processes. Download this Special Focus Issue to learn about the following; How tools for managing fleets of robots have become more capable Terms and technologies for supervising warehouse operations Robotics as a service and how it can facilitate robot adoption Examples of growing mobile robot fleets The growing importance of interoperability, data, and artificial intelligence Co-sponsored by Cloud Ground Control, Raymond, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.88
…have responsibility for White Systems, a leader in integrated inventory management systems and high-density storage solutions. White Systems is also a leading provider of storage and retrieval systems for the hospital pharmacy space, including standard vertical carousels, dual-sided clean room and refrigerated carousels for oncology applications and RFID-enabled carousels for tracking high-value pharmaceuticals and medical devices. He will report directly to SencorpWhite’s CEO Brian Urban. Lingamfelter has held leadership positions in both Europe and the Americas for Intelligrated, Dematic and Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics) and has extensive experience in logistics software consulting and sales. He has developed innovative hardware…