Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.45
March 15, 2023
To improve case-picking productivity, logistics provider GEODIS had to reimagine its processes as it added mobile robots to its Indianapolis campus. Vecna Robotics yesterday said GEODIS had nearly doubled throughput by combining the capabilities of robots—and humans. In covering yesterday's announcement, Robotics 24/7 spoke with Anthony Moschella, senior vice president of product management at Vecna Robotics. In addition, Alan McDonald, vice president of continuous improvement at GEODIS, provided his company's point of view about the deployment and the returns from robotics as an end user. GEODIS addresses a common pain point How did GEODIS identify case picking as a task…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.39
March 14, 2023
Vecna Robotics today announced that it has worked with GEODIS to deploy autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, for case picking at the logistics company's Indianapolis campus. Starting late last year, the implementation “rethought” human-robot interaction, reduced inefficient travel, and doubled workflow throughput, Vecna said. “GEODIS has been a really amazing, flexible partner with a tech-forward mindset,” said Anthony Moschella, senior vice president of product management at Vecna Robotics. “We have deployed systems together for almost four years, and both recognized a huge unmet need in the market to re-imagine the most common order-picking workflow—case picking—in a way that combines the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.19
February 14, 2023
…wasn't dedicated to autonomous vehicles or robots; it was Geodis' “Puppy Park,” where attendees could take a break with actual puppies. Geodis' “Puppy Park” at Manifest 2023. Credit: Eugene Demaitre It's never too late to start with robotics “People don't know where to start,” said Zac Boehm, vice president of robotic solutions at Hy-Tek Intralogistics in a panel on trends, opportunities, and challenges of warehouse robotics. “A lot of our customers say they want a robot, and we kick into educational mode. There's board-driven versus operations-driven decisions.” “What industries are most interested in robots?” asked Bob Trebilcock, moderator and executive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.01
January 16, 2023
…and Asia. Its global customers include DHL Supply Chain, GEODIS, Radial, Ryder eCommerce, and VF Corp. The company said it averages more than 3 million units picked per day around the world. In 2022, Locus surpassed over 1.3 billion units picked. It raised $117 million in Series F funding in November. Last year alone, Locus Robotics won more than 17 industry awards, including being named to the Inc. 500 for the second year in a row. It also received a 2022 IFOY Award in the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV/AMR) category. How LocusBots will operate in Japan Designers can place orders…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.35
January 13, 2023
…[third-party logistics providers] will really lean into automation. More will get into automation space, not with micropilots – DHL, Geodis, and GXO have been at it for a while. Over a third of the top 20 3PLs have been cutting their teeth with one or two systems to get internal confidence and competence. Add in macroeconomic conditions where they were not just able to throw bodies at the problem, and lean supply chains are out. 2023 will be the tipping point for the 3PL market to really embrace automation.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.92
December 20, 2022
…goods-to-person systems for brands including Ariat, Carrefour, Decathlon, Gap, Geodis, and Uniqlo. Exotec grows worldwide Exotec raised $335 million in Series D funding and tripled its revenue since 2020. Exotec now has 550 employees globally, 300 of which it recruited this year. It also opened its North American headquarters in Atlanta. “This year has been phenomenal,” said Arthur Bellamy, chief revenue officer of Exotec. “At the end of last December, we were less than 10 people, now we have 50, our control center is running, and we've sold 15 projects.” “We want to be a warehouse robotics leader worldwide,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.50
November 29, 2022
…customers worldwide, including CEVA Logistics, Material Bank, Boots UK, GEODIS, Ryder, Verst Logistics, and Radial. This year alone, Locus Robotics said it has won more than 17 industry awards, including being named to the Inc. 500 for the second year in a row and a 2022 IFOY Award for its Autonomous Mobile Robot Solution in the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV/AMR) category. Goldman Sachs, G2 Venture Partners execs join board Goldman Sachs Asset Management and G2 Venture Partners led Locus Robotics' Series F funding. Stack Capital Group, Next47, Stafford Capital Partners, HESTA, Newton Investment Management North America, Gray's Creek Capital, Silicon…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.61
September 15, 2022
…order fulfillment. Locus' customers include CEVA, DHL, Boots UK, GEODIS, Whiplash, Saddle Creek, Quiet 3PF, and Radial. They have been able to improve productivity and improve workplace egonomics, as well as reduce recruitment, training, and retention costs, it said. Locus said it is continuing to look to support new and existing applications in response to customer demand. “The next big step for Locus is to leverage the acquisition of Waypoint Robotics,” said Dekin. “We've developed a pipeline into new use-case opportunities. We can now do things beyond each picking to case picking, using the management software developed for our first…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.97
August 25, 2022
…robots, that number is shrinking. Transport and logistics provider GEODIS SA and Locus Robotics Inc. today announced a new expansion agreement. The companies plan to deploy a total of 1,000 LocusBots at GEODIS warehouse locations worldwide over the next 24 months. This represents one of the industry's largest mobile robot deals to date, they said. “As we continue to navigate industry-wide challenges such as skyrocketing e-commerce demand and labor constraints, it is crucial we remain committed to implementing the most innovative and effective robotics automation solutions available into our warehouses to allow us to best serve our customers,” stated Eric…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.16
June 27, 2022
…and tested the system in partnership with logistics group GEODIS and “guarantees the protection of goods and people.” “A major ally in warehouse quality managment, COUNTBOT combines ground robot and aerial drone technologies to carry out fast, accurate and automated inventories,” reads an excerpt on Delta Drone's website. Delta Drone focuses on security and warehouse management Founded in 2011 and based in Dardilly, France Delta Drone said it develops a range of drone-based services and products aimed for the security and warehouse spaces. In addition to COUNTBOT, the company sells the security drones ISS SPOTTER Tethered and ISS SPOTTER Automatic,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.99
June 10, 2022
…more than 80 customers. They include CEVA Logistics, DHL, Geodis, Material Bank, Shipmonk, and Taylored Services. Commissioning steps for a LocusBot Lombardi took the Reuters Supply Chain Execution audience through the basic steps of a LocusBot working in a warehouse environment: Locus optimizes the orders from the warehouse management system (WMS). Locus directs induction of containers. The LocusBot optimizes the path to the next tasks. Associates select items and place into totes. Robots travel to the next pick location with new associates. Completed orders are transported to the packing area. “The tablet on the robot is an iMac; it is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.03
May 24, 2022
…solution in its sites, and other customers, such as Geodis, are helping us expand globally.” Are only large 3PLs interested in Locus? “We've seen both smaller and larger initial deployments, with some installs of 150 to 200 robots out of the gate,” said Lombardi. “For example, we're going live with a new site for one company every few months, once we've proven the business case, integration, and ROI.” Locus Robotics aids retention While Locus and other AMR providers have experienced rapid growth around the COVID-19 pandemic, why haven't 75% of warehouses adopted automation yet? “Even though we've had success, there…
