Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 24.58
On September 22-23, we're bringing together top industry leaders and change-makers transforming the fulfillment industry. Get inspired as we explore the continuous evolution of fulfillment and key strategies that will allow you to prepare, scale and evolve your supply chain for success. What you’ll hear about: Industry Leading Fulfillment Automation Join us to hear how global retailers, 3PLs and B2B distributors have deployed our fulfillment automation solution to improve productivity and create an environment where employees thrive, even in the face of unprecedented demand. The Fulfillment Evolution What’s next in the world of next-generation fulfillment, and how can supply chain…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.74
…Ltd. examines the growing pains around the adoption of micro-fulfillment centers, mobile robots for indoor use, and delivery drones and robots. Legacy, brick-and-mortar retailers faced shutdowns, staffing shortages, and tightened profit margins during the pandemic, causing many to delay projects and investment in new technologies, said STIQ, which does business as Styleintelligence. At the same time, larger e-commerce players such as Ocado Group PLC and Amazon.com Inc., which had acquired Whole Foods in 2017, experienced rapid growth and sought partnerships with existing grocers. As a matter of perspective, even if e-grocery doubled in size, it grew to only 10% of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.19
…announced it has signed a multi-year strategic deal with micro-fulfillment company Fabric. It will integrate robots and software with Instacart's proprietary technology to create new e-commerce services for retail partners and a faster, easier online grocery shopping experience for customers, said the partners. “Instacart is proud to serve as the chief ally to retailers during a time when e-commerce in North America is poised for accelerated adoption,” stated Mark Schaaf, chief technology officer of Instacart. “Our next-gen fulfillment initiative combines our robust technology suite and dedicated community of shoppers with robotics solutions to give retailers even more ways to serve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.61
Date: July 22, 2021 Time: 02:00 PM EDT The recent acceleration of e-commerce demand has led more warehouses and fulfillment centers to add automation. What do operators need to know as they deploy, grow, manage robot fleets? Panelists in this webinar examined different aspects of goods-to-person automation and how to get the most out of warehouse robots and software. In this episode, moderated by Eugene Demaitre, editorial director of Robotics 24/7, expert panelists discussed the following: How warehouse needs have changed and how mobile robots can help meet them Evaluating where automation can augment human capabilities The evolving software stack…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.19
Autonomous Mobile Robots One of the technology trends addressing these issues in the market is autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). As the name suggests, these robots move autonomously through a warehouse or fulfillment center, navigating their way with a digital map, sensors, cameras, and safety mechanisms while continuously updating the map of their environment. Should an obstacle be in their way, they simply find a way around it – without help, and digitally notating the location of the obstruction. This makes them an incredibly flexible solution for the dynamic environment of a warehouse. How can AMRs help me solve my warehouse…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.90
ABB Group today announced that it will acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group, a provider of autonomous mobile robots and software. ABB said the acquisition is part of its external growth strategy and will make “it the only company to offer a complete portfolio for the next generation of flexible automation.” The transaction was signed yesterday and is expected to close in midsummer 2021. Both parties agreed not to disclose any details regarding the purchase price. “With their industry-leading portfolio, comprehensive suite of software, and deep domain expertise across growth segments, ASTI is the perfect choice for us as we support…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.95
The economy heats up and workers are not available to fill all the open positions. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released, The America Works Report: Quantifying the Nation’s Workforce Crisis. Now labeled a ‘crisis,’ the labor shortage is impacting companies in all regions, every size, and all industries. Organizations are facing enormous obstacles to find workers and are frustrated as they try to fill open positions as they scramble to employ able-bodied people, many times forgoing skills and talent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report fell below expectations and stated that there were 8.1 million job openings in the…
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No longer science fiction, farm robots are already here—and they have created two possible extremes for the future of agriculture and its impacts on the environment, argued agricultural economist Thomas Daum in a “Science & Society” article published this week in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution. One is a utopia, where fleets of small, intelligent robots farm in harmony with nature to produce diverse, organic crops. The other is a dystopia in which large, tractor-like robots subdue the landscape through heavy machinery and artificial chemicals. Daum described the utopian scenario as a mosaic of rich, green fields, streams,…
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Crocs Inc. has partnered with Bastian Solutions LLC for a new storage and fulfillment center in the Dayton, Ohio, area. The companies said the new facility, called “Saltwater,” will support Crocs' current and anticipated growth and will be one of the most automated facilities in the region. At 750,000 sq. ft. (69,6773 sq. m), the new facility is the latest addition to Crocs’ growing Dayton-area campus and will bring its total operating footprint to more than 1.2 million sq. ft. (111,484 sq. m.). The casual footwear company is now hiring for positions across a variety of departments, including shipping, receiving,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.43
Material Handling Systems Inc., which provides automation and software for materials handling, this week said it has spun out from its research and development organization a dedicated robotics division. MHS Robotics is developing advanced technologies in-house and nurturing external relationships to deliver market-ready systems for e-commerce and parcel logistics facilities, said the company. “We’re a team of problem solvers, inventors, and innovators with the expertise to engineer automated solutions for real-world logistics challenges by working closely and cooperatively with our customers,” stated Dean Terrell, senior vice president of R&D at MHS. “This agile approach accelerates the pace of development and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.71
Fetch Robotics Inc., which provides cloud-connected robots, today announced a new integrated case pick-to-pallet system with The Körber Group. The system dynamically integrates the movement of Fetch's Freight500 and Freight1500 autonomous mobile robots with Körber's warehouse management systems. The partners said their combined offering can orchestrate warehouse associates and robots and optimize care-picking workflows. In the past year, growing e-commerce demand has put stress on distribution centers (DCs). In addition, longstanding shortages of skilled labor have made it difficult for companies to hire and retain staffers, accommodate seasonal fluctuations, and rely on temporary workers to operate forklifts, said San Jose,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.13
MHS, a single-source provider of material handling automation and software solutions, has launched a dedicated robotics division spun off from its research and development organization. Known as MHS Robotics, the group develops advanced technologies in-house and nurtures external relationships to deliver market-ready robotics solutions for e-commerce and parcel logistics facilities. “We’re a team of problem solvers, inventors and innovators with the expertise to engineer automated solutions for real-world logistics challenges by working closely and cooperatively with our customers. This agile approach accelerates the pace of development and gets us quickly from the lab into a live operational environment, where the…