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Giant distribution centers look to robots to deal with increasing e-commerce orders

August 18, 2016 by Sam Francis

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Changes taking place in consumer behavior have drawn a new map, a new type of building and a new kind of automation for the retail sector.

Growth has taken place in both the number and size of the facilities that turn e-commerce orders into product deliveries. The distribution center, or operation fulfillment center, is increasingly emerging in locations that experience low real estate costs, offer tax incentives to locate there, have an available workforce for seasonal surges and offer multiple ways of transporting goods from their locations.

In the US, that means areas close to major metropolises, such as New Jersey and Oakland, CA, Midwestern hubs that are unencumbered by traffic-congested highways, such as Omaha, NB and Kansas City, MO, and traditional port cities such as Houston, TX, Norfolk, VA, and Savannah, GA. [Read more…] about Giant distribution centers look to robots to deal with increasing e-commerce orders

Filed Under: Logistics, News, Transportation Tagged With: automation, centers, distribution, e-commerce, facilities, fulfillment, hubs, map, orders, robotic, robotics, robots, warehouse

inVia Robotics launches ‘first goods-to-box’ robotics solution to simplify e-commerce fulfillment

August 16, 2016 by Abdul Montaqim

inVia Robotics has launched what it claims is the world’s first “goods-to-box” robotics system, created for the fulfillment and material handling operations of e-commerce providers and warehouses.

inVia Robotics says it provides an automated turnkey system that increases the efficiency of its customers’ businesses by fitting into existing workflows, without requiring companies to reconfigure their floors or change shelving.

The company says its robots integrate seamlessly with warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to maximize existing technology investments while adding functionality and adaptability to a changing environment at a low relative cost.  [Read more…] about inVia Robotics launches ‘first goods-to-box’ robotics solution to simplify e-commerce fulfillment

Filed Under: Logistics, News, Transportation Tagged With: e-commerce, invia, robotics

Rapid growth of online orders welcomes robotics technology, says Axium

July 27, 2016 by Abdul Montaqim

 

One click. Delivered right to your door. Guaranteed overnight delivery. The messages are alluring, says Axium Solutions…

Convenience has spurred e-commerce’s growth, with more and more retailers stepping up big-time to promote their online wares.

E-commerce annual sales estimates range from $750 billion to $1.2 trillion for that huge digital partner and sometime nemesis of the bricks and mortar store.

Ever-shortening delivery times and an ever-widening range of choice have become goals on-line retailers all strive toward to attract shoppers.  [Read more…] about Rapid growth of online orders welcomes robotics technology, says Axium

Filed Under: Logistics, News, Transportation Tagged With: agvs, automated, autonomous, de-palletize, delivery, distribution, driverless, e-commerce, forklifts, goods, logistical, online, palletize, pallets, real-time, robotics, robots, sensors, technology, transport

Locus Robotics raises $8m funding for logistics robot solution

May 26, 2016 by Sam Francis

Technology veteran Rick Faulk joins Locus Robotics as new funding raised to accelerate growth and development 

US-based e-commerce fulfillment robotics company Locus Robotics has hired Rick Faulk to serve as the company’s chief executive officer.

The company is heading towards production and sales of its solutions and has appointed Faulk to lead it in this next stage of growth and development.

Locus also says it has raised $8 million in Series A funding. The round was led by additional funding from seed investors. The new capital will be used to expand product development and go-to-market initiatives.  [Read more…] about Locus Robotics raises $8m funding for logistics robot solution

Filed Under: Logistics, News, Transportation Tagged With: e-commerce, fulfillment, growth, locus, robotics

Mainiway showcases IoT platform for highly customizable manufacturing

May 3, 2016 by Sam Francis

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Mainiway has demonstrated an industrial internet of things platform aimed at the manufacturing sector which will enable consumers to customise what is manufactured.

The company showcased its service at Hannover Messe 2016. The consumer to manfacturing (C2M) platform was taken through the process of customizing a gift.

The audience booked a gift on a tablet and logged in a customized E-commerce interface. After the order was complete, the audience was able to trace the whole process under backend big data center precisely – accepting direction, analyzing optimal manufacturing route, estimating timeline, choosing materials and arranging intelligent scheduling.  [Read more…] about Mainiway showcases IoT platform for highly customizable manufacturing

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: automation, customized, e-commerce, hannover, industrial, intelligent, iot, mainiway, manufacturing, messe, process

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