Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.67
…new facility with automated order picking and storage and warehouse control system (WCS) software to orchestrate the picking of orders needed by stores. The new facility and automation meet the throughput needs of the growing chain, and they also make for a safer, more ergonomic work environment. To continue meeting growing demand for its bakery products and stock its stores throughout the Midwest, Kwik Trip made plans in 2017 to open a new 200,000-square-foot baking facility in La Crosse, Wis., which would be dedicated to producing bread and buns across three simultaneous lines. The facility would need to come online…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.39
…space occupied when moving pallets, according to the company. Geek+ said its artificial intelligence is seamlessly integrated into the warehouse control system and oversees the operations of the whole fleet. The warehouse operates under the “cloud warehouse” management mode and all process data can be traced. This enables centralized inventory management, online billing, and real-time information flows, which greatly improve efficiency and makes it easy to keep tabs on the whole process, said the company.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.11
…software, including a facility’s warehouse management system (WMS) and warehouse control system (WCS), pallet placement within the AS/RS is tracked and monitored. That level of automated control removes the chance of an operator forgetting to scan the pallet license plate number (LPN) to a location. The tracking also ensures that established inventory cycling practices, such as first-in/first-out (FIFO) or last-in/first-out (LIFO), are consistently followed - preventing waste due to expiration. Labor savings: Eliminating manual pallet load handling can reduce labor costs by 50% or more. Facilities that rely on workers with forklifts or pallet jacks to transport and maneuver loads…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.84
…claimed that its core competencies involve conveyors, conveyor control, warehouse control system to warehouse management system (WCS-to-WMS) data processing, high-speed pick-and-pack applications, palletizing systems, end-of-line packaging systems, and bar-code scanning. “My grandfather founded HCM in 1962,” said Charlie Hillebold, president of HCM Systems. “As the third-generation owner/operator, it has been vitally important for me to strategically grow HCM in a way that best serves our clients and associates and honors our company’s heritage of client service.” “As a long-term partner of enVista, we have had the opportunity to work side-by-side with their leadership and project teams and observe their talent,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.25
…K.Motion WMS with autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs), the K.Motion Warehouse Control System (WCS), K.Sight CLASS for warehouse design and simulation, and other systems. This gives businesses have the technology “to revolutionize the end-to-end supply chain—from source to doorstep delivery,” said Körber. Also this week, Körber said it has developed Downstream, “a total solution to manage the sorting of products from pallets to trays.” The system can sort up to 2,400 items per hour, with sorted packages being redistributed and loaded onto a tray with one to six items on each tray. Körber said Downstream builds on its “digital enablement” goals.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.45
…supplier provided crate stackers, the conveyor system and a warehouse control system (WCS) to manage the material flows. The robotic solution features eight robots that operate on overhead gantries to combine buffer storage and order picking functions into one operation. The robots handle perishable goods in plastic crates in the refrigerated zones. Although fully integrated with the surrounding manual operations, the system is effectively an island of automation that prepares orders for retail stores, enabling them to be transported to the supermarkets without the need for any further processing. With product pallets going in and store pallets coming out, the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.52
…choreographed performance: the warehouse management system (WMS) and the warehouse control system (WCS). While these systems have existed since the 1990s, a revolution is afoot to increase the level of sophisticated autonomy through a warehouse execution system, or WES. COVID-19 and warehouse automation The impact of COVID-19 on warehousing and distribution could well outlast the pandemic itself, as labor health concerns, hampered supply chains and a new wave of automated warehouses and distribution centers continue to emerge. Warehouses, distribution and fulfillment centers were crippled, as health and safety issues became top of mind, especially as cases spread in high-profile operations…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.42
…addition, Honeywell Intelligrated will implement and support the facility’s warehouse control system, which operates the production activities and equipment. This provides The Apparel Logistics Group with direct support from Honeywell Intelligrated’s world-class technical services center and 24/7 access to maintenance technicians to maximize facility uptime. Large retail brands and online-only retailers in the U.S. and Canada turn to The Apparel Logistics Group for warehousing, multi-channel order fulfillment and Foreign Trade Zone services to deliver products to distribution centers, stores or directly to individual consumers’ homes. Honeywell Intelligrated is a leading provider of automation solutions for distribution and fulfillment applications with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.28
…that integrated seamlessly within our existing physical and WMS/WCS [warehouse control system] structure.” “Nimble partnered with us last year during the COVID outbreak to help us safely fulfill orders in our warehouse,” said Gary Bravard, co-founder and chief business officer of Adore Me. “Together, we became the first e-commerce fulfillment center in the world with fully robotic picking. The robots now handle our 25,000+ SKUs and can pick over 30,000 units per day.” Nimble invests in growth Nimble Robotics said its backers include Accel, DNS Capital, GSR Ventures, and Reinvent Capital. It noted that its board members include AI experts…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.01
…that rely on manual labor. WES sits between the warehouse control system (WCS) layer, the software that governs automated machinery like conveyors, sorters, or automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and warehouse management system (WMS) software that manages inventory, labor and warehouse fulfillment. A key focus for WES has been to handle order release in a more dynamic or continuous fashion compared with static waves of work. However, WES is not a one-trick pony for “waveless” order fulfillment with automation. WES providers say the software orchestrates the overall flow of work across all resources and is increasingly employing artificial intelligence…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.81
…that rely on manual labor. WES sits between the warehouse control system (WCS) layer, the software that governs automated machinery like conveyors, sorters, or automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and warehouse management system (WMS) software that manages inventory, labor and warehouse fulfillment. A key focus for WES has been to handle order release in a more dynamic or continuous fashion compared with static waves of work. However, WES is not a one-trick pony for “waveless” order fulfillment with automation. WES providers say the software orchestrates the overall flow of work across all resources and is increasingly employing artificial intelligence…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.66
…movements and product flow optimized for efficiency by a warehouse control system (WCS), facilities can reduce excess emissions and improve energy usage. Reusable packaging: Facilities can opt to store products in reusable packaging, like plastic crates and totes. Automated systems can easily handle these packaging types, which, unlike cardboard alternatives, can be reused hundreds or even thousands of times. Waste reduction: By automating the distribution of perishables, like fresh fruits and vegetables, food brands and retailers can ensure that products reach stores and consumers as quickly as possible. This rapid product handling minimizes spoilage and maximizes shelf life, helping mitigate…