Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 26.12
…complex requirements of supply chain execution software integration. • Warehouse Control System Software — FORTE’s Smart Warehouse Suite™ is a lean, agile warehouse control system software platform that is quickly and cost-effectively configurable to each client’s needs. This WCS software is designed to extend the capability of legacy systems or augment WMS functionality while providing actionable intelligence to support operational and strategic planning. From Fortune 500™ companies to fast-growing, mid-market and entrepreneurial enterprises, FORTE helps clients transform and optimize their supply chains with technology, process, systems and facility automation solutions that help them achieve growth and gain a competitive advantage.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.19
…project, CoEvolution’s smart logistics control system docked with Lotte’s warehouse control system (WCS) to create a customized automated warehouse solution that provided full control and visibility of the new operation at Lotte’s warehouse. The solution involved a combination of high-tote robots used for efficient picking and latent autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), which were docked with the existing system, and equipment such as conveyors and robotic arms to facilitate smooth and efficient pallet transferring and order picking. CoEvolution’s CO-PICK smart warehouse solution uses different types of robots working collaboratively to deliver high throughput and high storage density, significantly reducing customers’ labor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.39
…to be cooled. The system is controlled by Körber’s warehouse control system (WCS), which interfaces with the customer’s SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. ASRS to address labor issues The ASRS will also provide a safer environment for staff and increase efficiency, said Körber. It removes the need for manual storing and put away of goods in the sub-zero warehouse. Plus, it can improve operational efficiency by maintaining a consistent temperature by operating in a closed space without human interference. In addition, the storage system will require fewer staffers, helping BigBlue to cope with labor challenges. As a result, the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.70
…is automatically integrated with existing warehouse management system (WMS), warehouse control system (WCS) and warehouse execution system (WES) software. Captis eliminates the costs associated with manual cycle counts, improves inventory accuracy, and ensures “Captis is completely a hands-off product,” said Philip Reece, CEO of Indro Robotics. “When we say this is ‘the future of warehouse robotics’, we mean it. It completely eliminates the dull and repetitive task of scanning by hand, freeing up employees to do more satisfying work. It also frees up or eliminates the need for equipment like modified forklifts that have been previously required for the task.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.42
…of the Concinity warehouse execution system (WES), the Mobinity warehouse control system (WCS), and the Movect fleet management system. Each of Addverb’s software can be integrated with any ERP, WMS or any third-party systems seamlessly. Concinity manages the end-to-end functions of a warehouse with coordination among different operations. Mobinity ensures real-time tracking of materials inside a warehouse and optimizes material handling. Movect centrally manages the robot fleet end-to-end with effective coordination, accurate control, and efficient scheduling. As a company that builds both software and hardware from the ground up, Addverb claimed that it is uniquely positioned to integrate with legacy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.14
…levels of control and adaptability.” In addition, the vendor-neutral warehouse control system (WCS) capabilities can manage mixed portfolios of warehouse systems and address the requirements of semi- and fully automated warehouses, Körber said. The UCS will be generally available in the first quarter of 2023. Körber EVOLVE works with partners of all sizes Körber Supply Chain said EVOLVE focuses on advisory, implementation, and sales partners to support customer excellence worldwide. The company said the program builds on its existing relationships and address small and growing partners, as well as global systems integrators and consultancies. EVOLVE is intended to capitalize on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.46
…them to the packaging area. Warehouse control systems A warehouse control system is designed to control all types of automated equipment within a facility, such as conveyors, pickers, and sortation systems. It manages them at reception, sortation, and transport. A WMS can provide managers information about where the goods are to be delivered, and the WCS simply executes those directions using automation. The WCS can also optimize the use of this equipment. For example, it may automatically adjust the speed and routing of conveyor systems to optimize the flow of products through the warehouse. It can also move products based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.43
…are dropped from the warehouse management system to the warehouse control system, which creates tasks for the autonomous mobile robots. The WCS groups orders by travel time and pick density and dispatches the robots. An available robot picks up a cart and travels toward its first pick location; at the same time, the voice system directs the nearest available order selector to the pick location. The order selector picks a carton to one of the pick locations and validates the pick with a ring scanner. Once all of the picks in an area are complete, the robot indexes to the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.94
…autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), along with a warehouse execution system-warehouse control system (WES-WCS) Advanced RDS voice picking system, to multiply output while also retaining its valued, existing workforces. In addition, AMRs were deployed to pick up high-capacity custom carts, which workers now use for picking, as the flow is optimized by the software system. The voice-picking system at the facility enables NorthShore’s order management system to sync between voice headsets and robots. This directs the AMRs to drive the carts around the warehouse and transport them from the pick aisles to the pack stations without slowing down the pickers. As…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.66
…Pick-it-Easy Robot, fully integrated with warehouse management system (WMS), warehouse control system (WCS), conveyor and pocket sorter,” he said, noting that KNAPP recently completed a pocket sorter installation for REI. “This exhibit is one of a series workstations we offer, centered around a variety of technologies—including vision, pick-to-light and put-to-light—to support a range of automated or semi-automated solutions for goods-to-person picking,” he added. The company is also sharing a new, cross-platform software user interface specifically to improve operator ergonomics during human/machine interaction, and a remote service and troubleshooting package to help customers diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly. Additionally, KNAPP’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.03
…warehouse management system (WMS) software and the more real-time warehouse control system (WCS) layer which governs automated materials handling equipment. This “space” has become known as the warehouse execution system (WES) layer. While WES is not new, and a wide range of functions fall under the WES umbrella, there continued to be product announcement from WES vendors, with more focus on advanced monitoring and analytics functions. There was one new company—redPILOT, part of KNAPP Group—that introduced an analytics-enabled control tower that, while not positioned as a WES, offers software for optimizing activity and resource assignments in automated warehouses. You can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.01
…that connect to any warehouse management system (WMS) and warehouse control system (WCS) to coordinate and optimize order fulfillment. Warehouses may be complex, but automation doesn't need to be Instead of iterating on existing ASRS designs, Exotec said it invented a new one with each component designed to be simple to deploy, operate, maintain, and scale. Since warehouse operations are often complex, the company said it didn't want to add to that. Exotec said it doesn't conduct lengthy projects that require years of planning and “Frankensteining” together different bespoke solutions. Instead, it sells products that it said are modular, performant,…