Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.87
December 30, 2020
…trickier part is more around the strategic decisions the grocery or omni-channel retailer needs to make, such as does the retailer want to pursue a ‘hub-and-spoke’ model or a ‘dark store’ model in which one automated facility services a densely populated area and perhaps a ring of nearby non-automated stores,” says Michel. As Michel points out, the questions will vary by sector and specific location of the center. For example, will it be best for grocers to place micro-fulfillment automation for fast-moving goods within a store that also offers a more conventional shopping experience for fresh foods? Keep in mind,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.77
December 01, 2021
…specific segments, such as footwear, fashion, apparel, or online grocery. “There are only a few mature companies that offer innovative robotic-driven goods-to-person solutions, but none like Caja, which really focuses on creating top-of-the-line, cloud-based software optimization of order fulfillment—accomplishing high fulfilment rates, with efficient use of resources,” stated Baur. “I am very impressed with how flexible and scalable their solution is, making quick ROI [returns on investment] feasible.” In December 2020, Caja raised $12 million in a Series B round. Since then, the company has deployed numerous robots worldwide, including for Bergen Logistics, which manages the online fulfillment of dozens…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.63
June 15, 2021
…Mountain View, Calif.-based company has established partnerships with leading grocery, restaurant, and pharmacy retailers. It claimed that its driverless vehicles can make streets safer and provide convenience. In November 2020, Nuro raised $500 million in Series C funding. More recently, Chipotle Mexican Grill invested in the company in March, and Dominos is testing Nuro for pizza delivery in Houston. Nuro said that its collaboration with FedEx is a major step in entering parcel logistics. The exponential growth of e-commerce has accelerated the demand for reliable, autonomous solutions throughout all stages of the supply chain, the partners said. “Working with FedEx—the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.57
January 31, 2024
…Cimcorp’s end-to-end intralogistics systems incorporate modular gantry pickers, AGVs, and palletizers, according to its website. The company said its grocery retail distribution systems provide fast and efficient deliveries of fresh produce without picking errors or delays, even in times of increasing labor challenges. Cimcorp said its order picking system will take care of repetitive lifting of heavy objects, leading to a safer work environment for REWE’s employees.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.57
April 14, 2021
…systems serve market segments such as footwear, apparel, and grocery. AHS, Caja to optimize retailer's operations AHS will complete the installation and deployment of approximately 100 robots in the new facility. Caja's dual-robot system will support roughly 108,000 square feet. The partners said they will be able to optimize the distribution center's operations to support an outbound unit volume of more than 26,000 units per day. “When AHS was looking to expand our technology offerings, we partnered with organizations that we felt not only provided something innovative, but [also] technology that could be deployed to solve real challenges in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.51
July 21, 2022
…flagship product and is used to check inventory in grocery stores. “Prior to engaging with Fast Radius, and prior to Tally 3, which is our latest production model, we built robots in-house, and we engaged with a multitude of prototype houses in China,” he said. “[They were] very small shops that are able to make low quantities, machining prototype sheet metal that wasn’t always of consistent quality.” A one-stop shop With Fast Radius, Simbe Robotics is able to get it all done with one supplier, which enables it to operate more efficiently, Davies noted. “Having a one-stop shop is huge…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.46
April 01, 2020
…with industry verticals such as food and beverage manufacturing, grocery retail, retail, and apparel. PINC has also assembled a dedicated team to accommodate our customers’ current needs and we are working around the clock to make sure all customers can successfully navigate through these challenging times. Here are some success stories so far: Beverage manufacturers have been able to load and unload trailers are efficient as possible, and ship those trailers to grocery D.C.s and other retail locations at record speeds. Grocery retailers have been able to understand how many containers, the location, and status (loaded/unloaded) of those trailers in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.46
September 12, 2023
…added. Founded in 2015, Fabric said it combines hardware and software developed through years of experience operating e-commerce and grocery sites. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it optimizes and orchestrates each aspect of the fulfillment process, from inbound to outbound. Fabric has raised $375 million from investors including Temasek, Corner Ventures, Union Tech Ventures, Playground, Innovation Endeavors, and Aleph. It has offices in New York and teams throughout the U.S. and the EU.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.38
September 04, 2021
…curve.” Another area of interest for automation is the grocery industry. “We operate one of the largest frozen and cold warehouses in the Netherlands,” said Sakharkar. “We're now piloting an AMR and testing ambient versus cold, from proof of concept to operations.” “We're also testing the Lowpad AMR in grocery,” he added. GXO keeps testing tech GXO Logistics is planning to advance in all four technical areas in the coming year, according to Sakharkar. “Most of our objectives are around technology,” he said. “We're trying, testing, and piloting purposeful solutions, as well as commercializing them in a cost-effective manner.” “We…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.36
July 19, 2021
…unfilled jobs are open across America. Retail, manufacturing, ecommerce, grocery, and logistics are industries notorious for high turnover and employment pressures. The talent shortage is not as new as the emphasis of lack of skilled labor. Now there is a shockingly limited supply of potential employees in the labor market. As organizations adjust to meet customer demands, the reliability of the workforce is a continuous burden. Hiring and retaining women in the manufacturing workforce can also create a dynamic shift in filling the employment gaps, as currently only 30% of manufacturing employees are women. Warehousing positions typically have high churn,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.36
May 09, 2021
…have become accustomed to ordering everything from apparel and groceries to prepared meals, with the expectation of rapid and accurate fulfillment enabled by optimized systems. When a fulfillment center opens While brick-and-mortar stores have struggled, economic development authorities are always excited at the prospect of a new fulfillment center. For instance, Amazon is building another fulfillment center on 119 acres—about half the total floor space of the Pentagon— in Richmond, Va. The 650,000-sq.-ft. facility will be near the Richmond Raceway in Henrico County and will add 1,000 jobs to the company's existing workforce of more than 27,000 full-time and part-time…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.33
February 04, 2020
…It’s called micro-fulfillment, and it’s poised to explode in grocery as well as general retail. That’s all very attention getting, but we haven’t even mentioned robots yet. Look for them to stoke the fires of change in order fulfillment for years to come. The story is compression All of that said, take a deep breath, please. Yes, retail is changing. Rapidly. But it is not the end of consumer buying. We need to get past words such as “apocalyptic” and “retail vortex.” Those are nothing more than click bait. What is happening is compression in order fulfillment—both in terms of…
