Is your mezzanine living up to its full potential? Many businesses find themselves grappling with flooring issues that hinder efficiency and pose safety risks. Whether you're dealing with bar grate decks unsuitable for robotic traffic, deteriorating plywood or poly deck floors, or cracking concrete surfaces, these challenges can significantly impact operations. Transforming Bar and Plank Grate Floors While designed for enhanced traction, these perforated steel surfaces often impede the smooth movement of pallet jacks and are incompatible with automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The solution? ResinDek® flooring panels offer: Enhanced operational efficiency Robust support for heavy…
Sneaker and Sportswear Retailer’s New Mezzanine and Ground Floor Feature ResinDek Robotic Flooring To support organic growth and expansion via acquisition, a global retailer of sneakers and streetwear sought to increase throughput and optimize order fulfillment efficiency in its existing Philadelphia distribution center (DC). The operation, which supports both e-commerce and retail replenishment, has employee shifts nearly around the clock to keep up with demand. It also cross-docks shipments, when possible, to minimize handling. The retailer first engaged retail supply chain consultants Claris Solutions to define the optimal layout and technologies to meet their goals. Tony Chaplin, Claris Solutions’ Co-Founder…
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Deployments of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are surging as warehouses in a broad range of industries continue to struggle with workforce challenges. According to Next Move Strategy Consulting, the mobile robotics market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2% between now and 2030. Yet, without proper preparation of the surfaces AMRs and AGVs will be rolling over, the vehicles will not work as anticipated and the deployments could fail. Here’s how to make sure your warehouse floor is ready for robotics. Warehouse Floor Condition Matters Most warehouse floors are concrete. While…
