Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.27
…I had the chance to hear a presentation by DHL’s Adrian Kumar and Justin Ha at Dematic’s annual conference in Park City, things were changing. DHL was working with Locus to develop software to optimize the deployment of robots around a group of orders, much like the work execution systems we highlighted in the February Special Report in Modern. Just like the tug of war between automation and WMS companies over where order fulfillment intelligence should reside in the WES space, “I think you’re going to see a tug of war with the WMS and AMR vendors over where that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.98
…for 3D-printed spare part creation, which, according to one DHL report (bit.ly/35VK0Fu), can account for more than 20% of a company’s unused or excess stock. Many automotive manufacturers are required to stock spare parts for seven to 10 years for every vehicle they make. The end-to-end process that 3D printing offers serves as a fully fledged production method, cutting down on excess stock and wait times for parts. Simplify Supply Chain Costs and Save Time Compared to outsourcing, 3D printing typically has a higher ROI, but supply chain simplification provides other savings as well. Three examples of how 3D printing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.92
…influx in order volumes. Retail and 3PL customers including DHL, GEODIS, Port Logistics, Verst Logistics, SANDOW, Marley Lilly, and Radial are achieving 200-300 percent improvements in productivity deploying the Locus solution. “At HighJump, we love making our customers better – and this means leveraging the innovative technologies of tomorrow,” said John Santagate, Vice President, Robotics at HighJump and Körber Logistics Systems. “AMR’s in the warehouse is an area we believe will drive tremendous value. This partnership allows us to deliver cutting edge AMR technology to our customers and work collaboratively with Locus Robotics to conquer supply chain complexity with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.90
…services. For example, under its “Strategy 2025,” Deutsche Post DHL Group will be spending around EUR 2 billion on digitization until 2025 and the digitization investment is expected to lead to yearly benefits of at least EUR 1.5 billion by 2025. Major drivers of a digital supply chain include demand for greater visibility and transparency in supply chain data process, faster adoption of Internet of Things (IoT), increasing investment in supply chain innovation, and huge demand from e-commerce. Rise of the digital supply chain market with IoT Organizations are looking to leverage IoT in supply chain management by installing sensors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.84
…distribution center operations are still performed manually, according to DHL’s Robotics in Logistics Study. With industry growth outpacing the labor pool by a rate of 6 to 1, this growth is creating significant opportunities to automate supply chains. The new center of excellence will be led by Joseph Lui, a robotics leader with expertise in digital data, autonomous technologies and the industrial Internet of Things. He previously served as Director of Industrial IoT and Automation Technologies, Robotics for Amazon. “As AI, machine learning and computer vision become commonplace, Honeywell Robotics will create innovative, breakthrough technologies to help customers alleviate skilled…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.59
…large shippers and logistics services partners, including Lockheed Martin, DHL, XPO Logistics, and Office Depot, among others. Shopify officials said 6 Rivers Systems is expected to generate $30 billion in annual billings in 2020. And they added that by bringing 6 Rivers Systems into the fold Shopify will gain a group of staffers with decades of fulfillment software and robotics experience, as well as 6 Rivers Systems’ cloud-based software and collaborative mobile robots, known as “Chuck,” to the Shopify Fulfillment Network. This pairing, said Shopify, will increase the speed and reliability of warehouse operations through various tasks such as inventory…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.40
…prevent, and mitigate these threats. Download Now! Artificial Intelligence in Logistics This 2018 paper is a collaborative report by DHL and IBM on implications and use cases for the logistics industry, it details how Artificial intelligence (AI) provides a huge opportunity as it leaps from consumer segments to enterprises and onward to the industrial sector and logistics. Download Now! 8 Keys to Achieving Success with Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain This white paper looks at the fundamentals that supply chains need in place in order to achieve real results from Artificial Intelligence implementations. Download Now! More Artificial Intelligence White Papers
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.35
…to expand its use of collaborative robots. Artificial Intelligence: DHL When it comes to NextGen technologies like artificial intelligence, DHL Supply Chain follows a simple rule: Improve operations by developing specialized tools that supplement people. “We’re trying to develop new tools that allow people to make better decisions and improve accuracy,” explains Justin Ha, director of solutions design at DHL Supply Chain, the company’s contract logistics division. “At the same time, we’re using AI to teach machines how to improve their efficiencies by eliminating touches and relieving people of tedious tasks.” DHL has already scored gains using AI in three…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.22
…Supply Chain Awards, representatives from Geodis, IBM, Johnson Controls, DHL, Cisco and IDC participated in a closing award panel that was moderated by Bob Trebilcock and touched on a host of topics of interest to senior-level supply chain executives. Day 2 highlights: Digitizing the supply chain “I feel like I’m living in a science fiction novel all of the time,” said Cisco’s Jack Allen, a veteran supply chain management expert whose second-day keynote focused on the digitization of the supply chain. “Things are happening now because we imagined them a long time ago,” he added. Jack Allen of Cisco speaks…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
…they have no automation support, according to a recent DHL Trend research report. This is about to change. A tight labor market driven by the uptick in e-commerce (analysts predict that global e-commerce sales will double by 2021, reaching a staggering $4.5 trillion annually) has created a situation ripe for automation. The full spectrum of robotics technology offers tremendous potential for the DC, and is constantly expanding and evolving to enable next-generation efficiencies. Adaptable, collaborative robotic solutions known as “cobots” are designed to work alongside humans, handling transportation, storage and retrieval tasks, and more. Technological advances in perception, processing power,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.38
…Logistics This 2018 paper is a collaborative report by DHL and IBM on implications and use cases for the logistics industry, it details how Artificial intelligence (AI) provides a huge opportunity as it leaps from consumer segments to enterprises and onward to the industrial sector and logistics. Download Now! State of Artificial Intelligence for Enterprises This study proves that business leaders realize that the benefits of AI today are undeniable - and it will continue to prove itself as a powerful investment for the future, with executives expecting ROI to double in five years and triple in 10 years. Download…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.76
…the future, utilizing IAM’s mobile, piece-picking robotic technology. And, DHL Supply Chain is utilizing mobile collaborative robots and smart glass technology in its fulfillment operations. In fact, a week ago, I had a chance to interview three DHL executives about a $300 million technology investment the 3PL is making to create its next generation supply chain. According to senior VP Fred Takavitz, VP of corporate IT Carl Behn and VP of IT Americas Mike Kreider, the investments will be spread across 350 North American facilities, and extend beyond robots and smart glasses to also include technologies like predictive analytics, augmented…