Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.23
…cosmetics, fashion, and food sectors. The third-party logistics provider (3PL) said its 33,000-sq.-m (355,209-sq.-ft.) site optimizes customer e-commerce, retail, and non-retail flows. They represent more than 15 million customer sales units processed per year. Dispeo said it selected technology based on its values of productivity, quality, and cost. The company said Scallog's systems ensure that its Evreux warehouse amasses stock, accelerate retail order picking, and optimize working conditions. Dispeo finds customized automation Dispeo's Evreux warehouse has 170 to 350 employees depending on the period, five cells of 6,000 sq. m (65,583.4 sq. ft.), and one cell of 3,000 sq. m…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.23
…and RHR solution will drive significant productivity and efficiency gains for shared customers in the retail and third-party logistics (3PL) space. “Locus is recognized as one of the pioneers of autonomous mobile robots for warehouses and we’re thrilled to be working together,” said Leif Jentoft, Co-Founder of RightHand Robotics. “Our companies’ advanced technologies will provide transformative solutions to a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, apparel, grocery, and more. With the growing demands of e-commerce order fulfillment, we can solve our customers’ needs for flexible and reliable technology, with real productivity and efficiency results.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.22
…for a wide variety of sectors, from retail to 3PL [third-party logistics] and manufacturing plants, will be grafted onto local supply chain to improve efficiency and investment returns.” HAIPICK ACR offers supply chain value HAI Robotics claimed that its HAIPICK ACR system, independently developed in 2015, is the first of its kind in the world. The company has acquired more than 600 global patents for core intellectual properties involving positioning, robot control, and warehouse management. The HAIPICK robots include multiple sensors for integrated positioning. They provide control precision of ±3mm (0.11 in.) to allow intelligent picking, transport, auto-navigation, obstacle avoidance,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.22
…depalletizing, kitting, and bagging. “E-commerce businesses and third-party logistics [3PL] service providers can now automate even the most challenging tasks that couple robot flexibility with the ability to learn how to identify, pick, and place any object,” said OSARO. The two companies are targeting kitting applications, which combine multiple SKUs or products into one larger order that is packaged in a single box with a new SKU and shipped to a customer. “OSARO prides itself on developing partnerships with leading systems integrators and third-party logistics providers to collaborate and deploy reliable robotics systems for warehouse and fulfillment operators,” stated Derik…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.21
…Intralogistics serves clients in markets including e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), and parcel. The automation integrator said it supports industries including manufacturing, distribution, retail, construction, food, electronics, and automotive. With more than 500 employees, Hy-Tek serves customers across North America with offices in seven states. Changing economic conditions, an increasingly tight labor market, and consumer spending habits require today's supply chains to be adaptable and provide a faster return on investment (ROI) than in the past, noted the company. Hy-Tek said that Hai's technologies, including its new HaiFlex and HaiPick A3 systems, will allow it to serve customers faster than ever.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.20
…essentially the same as the micro-fulfillment concept. More than 3PLs Companies offering warehousing on-demand or cloud logistics networks vary in focus, but they are more than a loose combination of third-party logistics (3PL) facilities, since they typically offer cloud-based software that helps manage inventory levels and positioning, as well as other aspects of order-fulfillment activity for merchants. While traditional 3PLs are a proven way to expand fulfillment reach, with a technology-driven logistics network, there is no need to make arrangements with multiple 3PLs to achieve the needed reach, said Sean Henry, co-founder and CEO of Stord Inc. The cloud-based, distributed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.19
…prospects from major consumer packaged goods, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and the world’s largest e-commerce retailers on the show floor. Robots could be seen throughout the 562,000-sq.-ft. exhibition space, from autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) to truck-unloading robots and automated lift trucks. Customers in warehousing are increasingly turning to automation, and the companies that showcased at ProMat this year demonstrated they are aiming to capitalize on that demand. Whether you were part of the crowd or are catching up from afar, see to the right (below on mobile) for our top 10 examples of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.18
…distribution system, with a portfolio that encompasses third-party logistics (3PL), e-commerce, retail, wholesale, food and beverage, and healthcare. The Erlanger, Ky.-based company said it has created strong relationships with partners and clients for 45 years. AHS added that it uses its partnerships with robotics and equipment manufacturers to solve a wide variety of pain points and exceed customer expectations. Tompkins Robotics helps AHS deploy sortation faster Changing economic conditions, a tight labor market, and consumer spending habits require today's supply chains to be adaptable, scalable, and demonstrate a faster return on investment (ROI) than systems of the past, said AHS.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.15
…Robotics. “We believe our partnership with Optoro will provide 3PLs [third-party logistics companies], retailers, warehouse operators, and others a repeatable, efficient, and proven solution.” Locus said its system enables operators to easily manage large-scale AMR fleets to speed up returns processing, minimize restocking challenges, and lower labor costs by seamlessly scaling up and down whenever demand changes. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company asserted that it delivers enterprise-level, large-scale e-commerce automation that is suitable for high-throughput, 24/7 operations. Locus has deployed its LocusBots in both single-level and multi-level mezzanine environments. “During the recent peak season, Locus had several sites operating more than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.12
…autonomous mobile robots for e-commerce, retail, and third-party logistics (3PL) operations. The company's robotics solutions enable warehouse automation, optimizing productivity and order fulfillment for a wide range of industries. Locus Robotics said it is committed to empowering businesses with intelligent automation to drive success in the evolving digital economy. Bluegrass sees value in autonomous mobile robots in warehouses Bluegrass Supply Chain noted it recognized the need for continuous innovation to meet the evolving demands of the logistics industry. By joining forces with Locus Robotics, the company believes it will be able to leverage the power of AMRs to revolutionize its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.09
…U.K. In addition, the company has subsidiaries in Canada and Japan, where it is building a third-party logistics service (3PL) facility with SoftBank Robotics Corp. “The new center complements other design and test facilities in the region and provides a focal point for customers, investors, and technical activities,” said Berkshire Grey. In February, Berkshire Grey entered into a definitive agreement with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. (RAAC), a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The merger is expected to result in Berkshire Grey becoming a publicly listed company early in the third quarter of this year, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.09
…it is one of the few third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to provide transfer, last-mile delivery, aftersales and maintenance, cross-border transportation, and other services in one stop. JD Logistics said its automation capabilities also extend the order cut-off time from the industry average of 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., giving merchants an extra hour each day to have their same-day orders processed for delivery. JD Logistics has opened service centers in North America. Source: JD Logistics United States Global 3PL looks to shorten delivery times In addition to its three California warehouses, JD Logistics United States operates two warehouses in New…