Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.41
DERRY, NH – AutoStore is proud to announce their partnership with Kuecker Logistics Group. Kuecker Logistics Group (KLG), located in Belton, MO, is a turnkey systems integrator. For more than 30 years, KLG has been providing innovative material handling solutions across North America to businesses large and small. They have experience in a diverse range of markets including solutions for e-commerce fulfillment, retail, wholesale, protein, cold chain, convenience store, pharmaceutical, 3PL and food/beverage distribution. KLG was established in 1980 by Stanley J. Kuecker, who has been in the material handling industry since 1971. The first nine of those years Stan…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.06
…Asian businesses to earn about warehouse automation. In April, AutoStore opened a new office in Singapore to serve local partners and clients in the Asia-Pacific region. “AutoStore sees strong growth in automation in the region,” said Philipp Schitter, vice president of business development for APAC at AutoStore. “Two of our partners are headquartered here, and we already have a market.” Founded in 1996, AutoStore said it is a pioneer in dense cube storage automation. The Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said it has installed more than 850 automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) in 45 countries. It works with systems integration…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.22
…and take-away automation. In addition, Kardex can provide its AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) with Tompkins' tSort sortation system for further efficiencies and a faster return on investment (ROI). Kardex to integrate Tompkins, AutoStore systems “We're excited to partner with Tompkins Robotics,” said Mitch Hayes, president of Kardex Solution. “In addition to being a leader in supply chain innovation, Tompkins has a great reputation for quality products and on-time project delivery.” “Just like the AutoStore Control Software (ACS), tSort will directly integrate into the Kardex FullfillX WES [warehouse execution system], which will ensure our clients get a streamlined…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.34
…week said it has completed 300 integration projects with AutoStore's technology in more than 26 countries, featuring a total of more than 7 million storage bins and using at least 10,000 robots. “We are uniquely placed to help businesses transform their automated warehouse operations with everything from simple standalone AutoStore projects to some of the largest and most complex installations,” said Markus Kirchhoff, head of the AutoStore Europe business unit at Swisslog. “Demand for this technology is so strong that by June 2022, we expect to have increased our site base from 300 to 350 projects.” Swisslog said it provides…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.92
…last week announced that Cardinal Health will install an AutoStore system empowered by Swisslog in its new at-Home Solutions distribution center in Grove City, Ohio. The facility is part of Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions' multi-year strategy to increase warehouse capacity to accommodate rapid growth. “Working with Swisslog to equip our facility with market-leading robotic automation technology like AutoStore further enhances our ability to quickly and efficiently get critical supplies and products to patients when and where they need it most,” stated Rob Schlissberg, president of Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions. “As we work to accommodate the growth we’re seeing as a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.05
…Designed by Swisslog experts, the system will include an AutoStore system optimized by Swisslog’s SynQ software. The company said it expects the system to be operational by October 2023. “Northern Tool + Equipment is committed to continued growth,” said Shaun Bunch, senior vice president of supply chain operations at Northern Tool + Equipment, in a press release. “Through strategic planning and thoughtful attention to what our customers need most from us, we’ve built a detailed roadmap for the future. One that includes continued innovation in manufacturing our products and upgrades at the retail level to meet the needs of our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.72
…help of systems integrator Element Logic to install an AutoStore automated storage retrieval system, or ASRS, that now covers 6,000 square meters at the facility. The system is made up of 160 robots, which are being used to sort orders for clothing store customers across Europe, including Peek & Cloppenburg Düsseldorf, one of its largest. The Bonn, Germany-based company said the facility warehouses more than 3.5 million fashion items for customers in places such as Austria, Poland, and the Netherlands, and is used to process new merchandise as well as returns. AutoStore system allows for more efficient tracking “The AutoStore…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.27
AutoStore AS today announced a new report for which it surveyed more than 300 C-level business leaders in warehouse management and fulfillment. Respondents cited the top three challenges facing their organizations as rising energy costs (32%), increasing labor costs (27%), and supply chain and shipping constraints (26%). Click on image to enlarge. Source: AutoStore “There is a need to operate more efficiently, which is perhaps why nearly nine in 10 organizations either have, or are planning to install, automation technology in their warehouse in 2023,” stated Ellen Brune, head of global strategic accounts at Nedre Vats, Norway-based AutoStore. “The intention…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.77
…center (EFC), the pilot leverages Swisslog’s solution which includes AutoStore technology empowered by Swisslog’s SynQ software, as well as Peapod Digital Labs’ proprietary manual picking capabilities. The pilot launches as Ahold Delhaize USA companies continue to expand e-commerce fulfillment capabilities as part of readying an omnichannel supply chain and supporting the U.S. brands as they pursue their ambitions of becoming the leading omnichannel grocery retailer in their markets. “Over the past year, all Ahold Delhaize USA companies have seen a tremendous increase in online sales growth, and we believe this growth is here to stay,” said JJ Fleeman, president of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.25
…claimed that it is “the world's first and largest” AutoStore partner. “We’re excited to formally become a member of the Partner Integrator program,” said Håvard Hallås, chief commercial officer at Element Logic. “We chose to partner with RightHand Robotics for its breadth of robotic picking expertise and a straightforward approach to system integration.” “With surging online commerce placing great stress on fulfillment centers, now was the time to create a one-stop solution to ease our customers’ business pain,” he added. “Our technology and AutoStore, combined with the RightPick system, creates a new future for warehouse automation.” Element Logic is employee-owned,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.92
…sequencing—buffers before and after the picking process from an AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS). “By using AMRs, we can help our customers to improve internal processes, increase efficiency, and offer them faster and more reliable order processing,” stated Hans-Jörg Braumüller, group design and consulting director at Element Logic. Since 1985, Element Logic said it has been optimizing warehouse performance with robots, ASRS, fulfillment systems, software, and services. The Kløfta, Norway-based company serves the electronics, third-party logistics (3PL), pharmaceutical, apparel, and other industries. Element Logic also claimed that it is the world's first and largest AutoStore integrator. Earlier this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.82
…a wide range of supply chain strategies. Micro-fulfillment featuring AutoStore Micro-fulfillment centers can be built as a standalone facility, or built inside or bolted onto an existing location to expand fulfillment capacity, especially within a limited footprint. They are also well suited for automation technology, bringing it to the lowest supply chain level. While they can be used in a number of market segments and industries, micro-fulfillment centers have gained the spotlight as a result of the accelerated demand for e-grocery fulfillment. Micro-fulfillment has shown to be an ideal solution for streamlining e-grocery fulfillment. For instance, Swisslog is working with…