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DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics leader within Deutsche Post DHL Group, today announced a framework agreement expanding its collaboration with Locus Robotics, which offers autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that assist humans in warehouse fulfillment processes. Initial investments in assisted picking robots have proven effective in commercially scaled operations, according to DHL Supply Chain, with this multi-million dollar agreement enhancing…
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Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, today announced $150 million in Series E funding, led by Tiger Global Management and BOND. The round builds on support from existing investors including Scale Venture Partners and Prologis Ventures, the venture capital arm of Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate. “This new round of funding…
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In real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. At Modex this year, it’s software, software, software. That was a big theme at a breakfast we shared with Brian Best, director of warehousing and distribution for Canada-based London Drugs. Best was at the show to talk about how his company is using voice technology from Vocollect by Honeywell. As an…
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Automation, technology and software promise new levels of efficiency and productivity along with the capability to execute complex order fulfillment strategies.That’s the good news. The bad news: just as a supply chain is only as efficient as its weakest link, a sophisticated materials handling system is only as efficient as the bottlenecks in a distribution center. A high-speed order fulfillment…
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WINIT needed to relieve human workers of physical strain and improve efficiency in its U.K. facility. The Shanghai-based operator of warehouses worldwide ultimately turned to autonomous case-handling robots from Shenzhen, China-based HAI Robotics. With 12 years of experience working in warehousing, Christopher Calderhead never expected that one day he would work with robots. Calderhead has been working in the overseas…
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The warehouse worker shortage is well-known, but technology can help mitigate demographic shifts, according to Berkshire Grey Inc. The Bedford, Mass.-based supply chain automation provider today announced its 2022 “State of Retail & eCommerce Fulfillment Report.” Hanover Research conducted the research with Berkshire Grey, surveying 200 chief supply chain officers at retail and e-commerce businesses on topics including labor, costs,…
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How can automation help supply chains cope with uncertainty and shifting demand? Honeywell International Inc. today released a whitepaper exploring how the COVID-19 pandemic, global trade challenges, and regional conflicts have created long-term disruptions to the historically predictable throughput and capacity of warehouses and distribution centers. The report, “Warehouse Automation: Future-Proofing the Global Economy” report, which was written by Futurum…
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As more robots, people, and other equipment race around warehouses, traffic control can be a major challenge. inVia Robotics Inc. yesterday announced the launch of Traffic Quality Index, a new algorithm in its inVia Logic software. The company said the latest software update will speed up e-commerce order fulfillment by anticipating and mitigating the congestion of pickers in warehouse aisles.…
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The market for warehouse automation is exploding because companies with fulfillment operations can’t find enough workers to stick with largely manual processes in the face of rapidly growing e-commerce volumes. At least that's what conventional wisdom posits. That idea has companies looking at autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and other types of warehouse automation, such as robotic, high-density goods-to-person (GTP) systems,…
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How much can automation help e-commerce fulfillment operations? inVia Robotics Inc. last week announced that it has received this year's Top Supply Chain Projects Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “It’s an honor to receive this recognition and award as we continue to work with warehouses of all sizes to improve their daily throughput,” stated Lior Elazary, co-founder and…
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Wilmington, Mass.-based Locus Robotics will be deploying its first autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, in Japan to help connect builders with materials. DesignFuture Japan Inc. and Locus Robotics last week announced that they plan to deploy LocusBots in Material Bank Japan's distribution warehouse. Founded in 2019, Material Technologies Corp. said its system combines a multi-brand cross-search and bulk-billing capability with…
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WINIT is a Shanghai-based, cross-border warehouse operator. It has deployed about 100 robots in one of its facilities in Birmingham, U.K. The logistics robots move around the 30,000-sq.-ft. warehouse without any confusion, helping workers pick and sort goods. The HAIPICK A42 systems from HAI Robotics helped improve the efficiency with which goods are handled by nearly fourfold compared with manual…
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KPI Integrated Solutions yesterday announced the opening of a full-scale demonstration site for GeekPlus Technology Co.’s multi-level, high-density, Four-way Shuttle Solution at KPI’s headquarters in Belton, Mo. “KPI is proud to partner with Geek+ to offer this exciting solution to our clients as an option for optimized storage and fast order fulfillment,” said Jim Kuecker, chief commercial officer at KPI…
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GreyOrange Inc. today announced co-founder Akash Gupta as its new chief executive officer. Fellow co-founder and former CEO Samay Kohli will continue to serve the Roswell, Ga.-based company as a member of its board of directors. “From launching our first robotics hardware in 2012 to becoming a global leader in software, robotics, and omnichannel retail management, I could not be…
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Tompkins Robotics introduced its new Induction Lift and Multifunction Robotic Sorter at ProMat 2023 this week. The company has been showcasing the new products at Booth N7149. Tompkins Robotics said the Induction Lift system was designed to be a creative and simple way to improve the ergonomics, speed, and range of induction of its tSort system. The system allows an…
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