6 River Systems Profile

6 River Systems
307 Waverley Oaks Road,
Suite 405
Waltham, Massachusetts 02452

6 River Systems (6RS) is a leading fulfillment solutions provider for 3PL, multi-channel commerce, retail and B2B companies worldwide. With Chuck, the most flexible and configurable collaborative robot in the industry, 6RS empowers operators to transform the entire fulfillment workflow from putaway, to picking, sorting and packing. The 6RS solution fulfills millions of units each week for companies across North America and Europe, including DHL, ACT Fulfillment, Office Depot and XPO Logistics.

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Demands on e-commerce and retail businesses are growing exponentially, especially in the warehouse. Yet finding and retaining quality warehouse personnel is getting more difficult, and seasonal hires take time to train; especially if you’re trying to leverage automation technologies. All these factors are causing chaos on the fulfillment center floor as ill-equipped associates try to fulfill more orders, more quickly, to meet increasing customer expectations for faster delivery times.

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Collaborative Robots Bring Productivity

Collaborative Robots Bring Productivity

March 28, 2022 · Cobot arms are not only safer to use around humans, but with the right software and end effectors, they can help businesses become more efficient.

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How to Jump-Start Flexible Retail Fulfillment for Today’s Multi-Channel World

How to Jump-Start Flexible Retail Fulfillment for Today’s Multi-Channel World

February 18, 2022 · While the shape of future customer demand is uncertain, the need for flexible, highly efficient fulfillment solutions is not.

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Software and AI Enable Automation Success

Software and AI Enable Automation Success

January 24, 2022 · From AI-enabled robotic picking to managing fleets of mobile robots and integrating systems from multiple vendors, users and integrators have much to learn.

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FLOW 2021: 6 River Systems’ annual supply chain conference

FLOW 2021: 6 River Systems’ annual supply chain conference

July 27, 2021 · Join fulfillment leaders and change-makers virtually for two days of supply chain sessions, networking opportunities and interactive workshops.

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Automation Spreads in Supply Chains

Automation Spreads in Supply Chains

June 21, 2021 · As robots multiply in warehouses and other facilities, operators need to know where to start, how to manage them, and what they should expect.

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6 River Systems News & Resources

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Report: Mobile robot market forecast slashed amid tariff uncertainty

July 15, 2025 · Midyear analysis sees $800M reduction of 2025 market forecast

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MODEX 2024: Monday recap of robotics news and notes from Atlanta

March 11, 2024 · Day 1 of the show featured countless new products, partnerships

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Manifest 2024: Ocado Group announces deal to provide fulfillment technology to McKesson Canada

February 6, 2024 · Ocado Intelligent Automation to deploy outside grocery sector for first time

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6 River Systems Handoff a Sign for Mobile Robot Vendors to Demonstrate Value, Say Analysts

May 8, 2023 · Investors and industry analysts noted that many autonomous mobile robot vendors aren't yet profitable, but they can still get more limited venture capital.

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Ocado Group announces agreement to acquire 6 River Systems

May 5, 2023 · Collaborative mobile robot provider had been part of Shopify since 2019.

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Ocado to Acquire Fulfilment Robotics Provider 6 River Systems From Shopify

May 4, 2023 · 6 River Systems' Chuck mobile robots are already assisting human pickers for 70 companies worldwide.

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ProMat 2023: Materials Handling Automation Reaches a Crossroad

April 7, 2023 · Despite macroeconomic worries, it's an exciting time for the materials handling industry, according to ProMat observers.

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6 River Systems rolls out mobile fulfillment app to extend picking options outside of its AMRs

March 22, 2023 · The company said the new mobile app is a major part of its software roadmap.

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6 River Systems Unveils Mobile Fulfillment App to Extend Picking Options Outside of Its AMRs  

March 15, 2023 · The company said the new mobile app is a major part of its software roadmap.

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Worker Collaboration Is Still Essential to Future of Industrial Automation

March 1, 2023 · While automated systems continue to increase in flexibility, accuracy, and speed, humans are still needed to drive efficiency and address AI edge cases.

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How to Scale Mobile Robot Fleets for Success

November 14, 2022 · As fleets of autonomous mobile robots grow, there are several factors that determine whether deployment and integration will be successful.

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4 New Features From 6 River Systems Offer to Maximize Warehouse Fulfillment Operations

September 27, 2022 · 6 River Systems says its wall-to-wall fulfillment system, which includes mobile robots and software, will help increase productivity and flexibility.

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4 Reasons Why Your Supply Chain Suffers and 5 Ways to Make It Better

September 4, 2022 · Supply chains face four common challenges, and here are five ways in which robotics can help.

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8 Reasons Why AMRs Beat Traditional Automation

August 22, 2022 · Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are a flexible and scalable solution compared to more rigid warehouse automation solutions.

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GXO Logistics Signs Global Agreement With 6 River Systems to Expand Robotics Use

July 19, 2022 · GXO more than tripled its use of collaborative mobile robots last year, and it plans to add hundreds more this year and beyond.

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