Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.59
…operations. The alliance includes warehouse facilities operated by 3PL partners DHL, Kenco and NFI, backed by JDA software technology, and outfitted with Tompkins Robotics automation. “The Tompkins Robotics systems are designed specifically to do each picking, unit and parcel sortation of apparel and footwear at a return on investment that’s twice as high as traditional shipping sorters,” Tompkins explains. The robots act similarly to a tilt tray sorter, yet navigate independently to any divert or induction station along the shortest path in a minimal amount of floor space. Because of the overarching software, inventory from multiple clients with a broad…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.57
…will only increase. Heightened demands from consumers and business partners alike have driven rapid adoption of automation and software in the materials handling and logistics space as companies strive to overcome the limitations of legacy systems and methods. The complexity of the modern fulfillment system and broader supply chain pose significant challenges to end-users and solution providers, both of which can no longer afford to remain complacent in their processes and performance. Aside from constant change, it’s uncertain what the future holds. As a result, the art and science of system integration have set their sights on what is next…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.55
…long-term relationships with carriers and third party logistics (3PL) partners is now imperative to gaining improved logistics efficiency. “And that is a paradigm shift for us,” she says. “We strive to be the shipper of choice for our carriers because we’re not in it for the short haul.” And while admitting that there can be tension with third-party relationships, Fouhy says that the key is getting 3PLs to fully understand her company’s needs and standards. “What we focus on is integrating J&J into the 3PL relationship to help alleviate tensions.” Joseph Ruddy, chief innovation officer for the Port of Virginia,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.55
…piece picking robots that do not require a human partner, similarly optimizes a batch of orders underneath a WMS. “If we get a wave of orders involving items that are stocked in more than one place, the system can parse the tasks out across a fleet of robots,” says Wes Reid, senior product manager. “One robot may only pick certain parts of multiple orders. Underneath, there’s a lot of real-time, robot-to-robot communication. A robot in a specific aisle knows where every SKU that is pickable is located. It can tell the other robots, for instance, that it’ll pick up the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.50
…manufacturing operations. Stratasys announced it created an authorized materials partner program to expand the range of high-performance polymers available to manufacturers using Stratasys’ fused deposition modeling process in 3D printing applications. Solvay has been selected to help launch the program. Jabil inked an additive manufacturing agreement to supply parts to Renault F1 Team. Through the Jabil Additive Manufacturing Network, Renault F1 Team will gain access to quality parts. Jabil wasn’t the only one with racing news. Stratasys announced it inked an agreement with Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, which competes in the NTT IndyCar Series. The team is using the Stratasys’…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.49
…a digital ledger that lives in the Cloud where partners can access information easily without corrupting it. These characteristics make blockchain ideal for traceability, storing cold chain data, proof of delivery, or contract details involved with global trade, says Striffler. According to Daher, one of the biggest applications for blockchain is removing friction from Custom clearance. A blockchain could hold common, easily verifiable data on details like bills of lading, certificate of origin, insurance, or invoicing. “Right now, there is a lot of time and administrative resources invested in Custom clearance that blockchain could help reduce,” says Daher. Blockchain has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.42
…to succeed. About the Authors Michael Zimmerman is a partner in the Solutions Practice of A.T. Kearney, the global management consulting firm. Alberto Oca is a principal in the Operations & Performance Transformation Practice of A.T. Kearney, the global management consulting firm. Akash Agrawal is a senior manager in the Solutions Practice of A.T. Kearney, the global management consulting firm. Related Article: 5 Things to Know About NextGen Supply Chain Technology & Innovation Related Resources 2018 MHI Annual Industry Report - Overcoming Barriers to NextGen Supply Chain Innovation This year’s report features in-depth profiles of the five NextGen innovations having…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.41
…arms, we continue to add more solutions with more partners in 2021. These accomplishments have set us up for even bigger things in 2022. Glynn: 6 River Systems takes pride in being able to help our loyal customers, which are the heart of our company, navigate not only the increased demand amid the pandemic, but also the ongoing supply chain crisis. Amidst all this, our team continued to develop innovative products and solutions in 2021 that are now transforming our customers' fulfillment processes. Our team is also tremendously proud of our third annual user conference, FLOW, which brought 1,300 industry…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.41
…maturity of robotics technology, the inability to find a partner to assist with a project, and, finally, too many alternatives to sort through. Order-fulfillment professionals might feel a little like the diner at the buffet. Faced with so many options and sales pitches, they’re unsure of where to start to learn about the market. Another hurdle appears to be a perception that robotics, like other forms of automation, are not suited to operations that involve customization versus more standard products and predictable orders. “All of our orders are special orders, so we have no way to use robotic automation,” wrote…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.37
…Waypoint Robotics Motor driven roller conveyor: TGW Extendable conveyor: Caljan WMS: NorthShore Care Supply ERP: Syspro supported by BT Partners Mobile computing & bar code scanning: Zebra Technologies Pallet rack: Ridg-U-Rak Pallet flow and carton flow rack: Mallard Manufacturing Shelving: Western Pacific Storage Solutions Lift trucks: Toyota Material Handling
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.37
…Waypoint Robotics Motor driven roller conveyor: TGW Extendable conveyor: Caljan WMS: NorthShore Care Supply ERP: Syspro supported by BT Partners Mobile computing & bar code scanning: Zebra Technologies Pallet rack: Ridg-U-Rak Pallet flow and carton flow rack: Mallard Manufacturing Shelving: Western Pacific Storage Solutions Lift trucks: Toyota Material Handling
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.33
…which offers automation and warehouse management systems (WMS) and partners with multiple robotics vendors. “The more prepared a customer can be to answer those types of issues, the better when looking for robotics solutions.” However, added Santagate, a prospective user operation needs to be ready with questions for robotics vendors, such as: In what type of DC environments and workflows has your robotics offering been most effective and why? How can your system scale to handle my volume peaks and my more normal volumes? For third-party logistics warehouses, how does the robotics solution accommodate multi-tenancy? How can a single fleet…