Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.96
…service model, Pio allows SMBs, such as retailers of apparel, sporting goods, crafts, and cosmetics, to deploy automation with a relatively low investment. The goal is to enable more businesses to gain access to its technology, said AutoStore. “We established Pio to make our technology available to smaller businesses,” said Mats Hovland Vikse, CEO of AutoStore. “Only 15% of the world’s warehouses are automated, and fulfillment operations at smaller retailers are still largely manual.” “Pio levels the playing field so that enterprises of all sizes can take advantage of the space and cost efficiencies of automated storage and distribution systems,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.96
…the last-mile delivery gap. Major brands and retailers across apparel, food and beverage, and home goods use Attabotics' storage systems. The Calgary, Alberta-based company added that it serves distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. Pan Pacific Pet invests in growth Incubated in 1986, Pan Pacific Pet has remained a “stronghold” family business and regional specialty pets leader, with 130,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and office space. “Pan believes in the future, and we’ve always invested in that future to help bring unparalleled success to our valued vendor and retail customers,” said Trevor McBratney, vice president at Pan Pacific Pet.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.89
…operations at Ariat, described how labor scarcity drove the apparel retailer toward robotics. However, the transition from manual processes to software and data-driven automation requires effort, patience, and teamwork, observed Drew Bailey, vice president of design engineering at 3PL GEODIS. Companies considering automation should make their requirements clear to robotics suppliers and integrators, he said. Girton and Bailey cited challenges such as changing how they measure a floor's grade before implementing Skypod. Both noted that they were ultimately pleased with the results of their deployments, including significant increases in throughput. Integrators can help assess a customer's processes and collaborate to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.88
…525 stores across the U.S. Bradenton, Fla.-based Bealls sells apparel, footwear, accessories, and home merchandise and is working to grow its core business while facing the same labor challenges as the rest of the retail ecosystem. Berkshire Grey said its robots will help pick, sort, and pack over 55 million units annually. This will enable Bealls' existing workforce to speed up replenishment and not only meet, but also exceed heightened customer expectations, said the company. “By implementing Berkshire Grey’s AI-enabled robotic solutions, we can better support our stores with quicker inventory shipments that drive sales, while at the same time…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.87
…maintenance, and productivity improvement consulting. With customers in retail, apparel, pharmaceuticals, automotive, lithium batteries, photovoltaics, electronics, and more in thousands of locations worldwide, and approximately 100 in Japan, Geekplus wanted to generate new revenue streams. The company is working to build a smart logistics platform in-house for its network of shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Faced with the complexity of various data formats and the introduction of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Geekplus needed a tool to simplify and streamline the integration of all its applications and data, said Boomi. Boomi cloud platform organizes applications “Geekplus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.86
…improve visibility and productivity, announced Zebra today. The Phoenix-based apparel manufacturer will use autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from Zebra unit Fetch Robotics, as well as Zebra's fixed industrial scanners. Zebra said its technologies will free front-line workers at Bespoke Manufacturing Co. (BMC) from repetitive tasks to focus on higher-value assignments. “With Zebra’s unique solution, we are able to realize significant savings in labor time while retaining an ability to instantly scale up to meet seasonal demand surges and seamlessly modify our production,” stated J. Kirby Best, president and CEO of BMC. “I am particularly proud that Zebra’s smart and innovative…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.85
…the Autopicker Brightpick Autopicker can also reliably pick ambient and chilled groceries, packaged goods, cosmetics, electronics, medical devices, polybagged apparel and more. The Brightpick solution takes weeks to deploy and enables companies to reduce their picking labor and picking costs significantly, according to the company.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.85
…the autonomous transport of totes to returns workstations. Work apparel manufacturer Engelbert Strauss has been using TGW's mobile robots. Source: TGW Logistics Group SAFELOG partners with TGW SAFELOG GmbH and TGW Logistics Group recently signed a strategic partnership agreement to foster their close collaboration. SAFELOG said its AGVs are already in use at many customer locations. The robots have proven their reliability in the automotive industry, machining, production, or warehouse fulfillment operations, said the German company. Users benefit from scalable automation, high availability, and short implementation times, it added. “We are very happy to have gained TGW, one of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.82
…worker efficiency by three to four times. Shoe and apparel companies were the first to use the HAIPICK system, said HAI Robotics. The company has been running more than 200 projects around the globe, with more than 2,000 ACR robots deployed, accounting for 90% share in the ACR robot market. It said it has partnered with dozens of global logistics and supply chain leaders. HAI Robotics said it is competitive in project cost, technology, and customization capability. It said serving the demands of the Chinese market helped it mature, and the company recently deployed its first robots in Australia. HAI…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.78
…PAL Robotics. “Our StockBot solution has been used in apparel, supermarkets, and distribution centers around the world, from Europe and Asia, to Oceania,” he said. “For us, it’s very important to work together with retailers to help them develop and update their processes so they can then focus on other benefits.” Pal Robotics develops service robots Many retailers are still lacking the tools to provide the best possible service and experience to their customers, claimed PAL Robotics. In addition, management is not always aware of the complete picture in order to be able to implement changes and improvements to in-store…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.78
…are up about 8% while over that same period apparel and department store sales are down over 10%. Consumers have radically changed their buying patterns and the impacts are significant across the retail ecosystem. Some current trends are expected to reverse over time, but some, especially consumer appetite for e-commerce, will not. Regardless of which situation a retailer finds themselves in short term, up or down, robotic automation delivers the competitive advantage, enhanced asset utilization, and labor optimization needed to fortify winning supply chains. RaaS subscriptions make it easier for enterprises at any point on the spectrum to realize those…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.72
…trays, cardboard cartons, and a variety of containers and materials, said Hai. Warehouses, distribution centers, and factories in the apparel, retail, e-commerce, and 3PL industries can use its systems to improve operational efficiency, the company added.