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Check out #CHUCK--the AMR developed and deployed by 6 River Systems, Part of Ocado Group--in action during MODEX! Click here https://lnkd.in/eiB_DPSi - to request a conversation with a 6RS team member to discuss how your operation could join the 120 facilities worldwide that are reducing operations costs while meeting SLAs by entrusting their order picking to Chuck. #MEETCHUCK

Our On-Grid Robotic Pick and Automated Frameload technology is coming to the USA! To find out more about the #ArtificialIntelligence and #ComputerVision behind our robotic arms, Chief Engineering Officer Alex Harvey explains more here 👉ocadotechnology.co/ogrp #OcadoReImagined

The #ChuckAMR is an ideal way to get started on an #automation journey. See how simple it is in this video:

I had an awesome conversation about automated e-grocery fulfillment with Ellen Brune, PhD of AutoStore™. In addition to non-food retailers like Best Buy, (OSE:AUTO) works with leading grocers like H-E-B, Giant Eagle, Inc., HMART, & Ahold Delhaize to automate the storage and retrieval of inventory for their online orders. In this episode, we talk about the decision point for grocery retailers to invest in automation and the resulting second-order effects. As Amazon and Walmart attack grocers' center aisle, non-perishable goods, there's a growing case for grocers to remove such low margin items from Class A urban real estate towards brownfield automated warehouses, focusing exclusively on higher-margin perishables like meat, dairy, and produce in their stores. Check out the full episode linked in the comments! #robotics #automation #egrocery #retailrealestate #retail #groceryretail #grocerydelivery #grocery #ecommerce #fulfilment #groceryindustry

[PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT]   In this dynamic digital marketplace, products of all kinds compete for attention. For businesses, success lies not only in what they offer but also in how well they manage their #logistics. Small parts and FMCG items, with their fast-paced movement, pose unique challenges.   As there is a continued growth in e-commerce, the demand for efficient storage and logistics solutions also increases. Small parts and FMCG items have high turnover rates, making efficient storage and quick retrieval crucial.   Discover our range of solutions to efficiently store your small goods with our shelving systems, tailored to your needs via 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4QDBqEN Get in touch 🤝 #stow #stowRacking #storagesolutions #smallgoodsracking #weracktheworld 

Grocers are familiar with the challenges associated with the industry's 95% turnover rate for retail workers. We'd be delighted if you'd join Alicia Paliuca and Jill O'Connor next Thursday 6/6, during our lunchtime Table Topic at GroceryTech 2024 to swap do's & dont's for empowering store teams to love their jobs (and do them well). We'll also share top insights from breaking research about what store teams really think about using robots in store! #grocerytech #retailinnovation #retailtechnology

Packsize to provide the solution to oversized boxes for consumer deliveries 📦 Walmart have recently collaborated with Packsize to design a machine to build on-demand, right-sized boxes aimed at providing Walmart customers with faster shipping and less waste. US innovation and automation senior vice-president Prathibha Rajashekhar commented: “By working with Packsize to develop the Ultra5 machine, we created an innovative packaging solution that tailors each box to the items we are shipping to customers. This eliminates unnecessary waste and improves the unboxing experience once the package arrives.” Packsize states that their new Ultra5 machine can produce up to 600 boxes per hour and reduces packaging waste caused by oversized boxes. It also reportedly negates void filler such as plastic air pillows, reduces shipping emissions and improves parcel logistics, enabling retailers to fit up to 33% more boxes on freight and delivery carriers. The Ultra5 also includes a ‘Flaps Down’ feature, allowing boxes to flow through the packaging process by placing a paper band around the flaps to secure them to the sides of the boxes. Collaborations like these show progress to producing boxes that fit to product size, avoiding wastage that we currently see on the whole within retail packaging deliveries. #walmart #packsize #collaboration

Mujin is proud to contribute to Walmart Canada's adoption of automation in its distribution centers. This marks a significant advancement in retail logistics, with Walmart Canada leading the charge by incorporating robots into its Calgary distribution center, resulting in a remarkable 90% reduction in product processing time. This forward-thinking initiative not only enhances efficiency and safety but also ensures an enhanced customer experience. "We're super excited about what we've done in Calgary and we're super excited to scale that and get it into our other sites," said Matt Kelly, Walmart Canada's vice-president of supply chain. As Walmart aims to extend this technology to more locations across Canada, it underscores the transformative impact of automation on the retail landscape. #retailinnovation #supplychain #supplychainautomation #futureofwork #mujin #robotics #intelligentrobotics #warehouseautoamtion #intralogistics

What’s the answer to labour scarcity in the face of overwhelming productivity demands? Warehouse operators are struggling to find labour, while consumer preference for the convenience of online retail and grocery shopping continues to grow. Without enough available operators, it’s become incredibly difficult – if not impossible – for warehouses and distribution centres to maintain productivity levels that meet the service level agreements necessary to keep customers happy. Read the white paper to learn more. #warehouse #solutions #labourscarcity #robot #picking

North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) " Run on Less – Electric DEPOT: Scaling BEVs in the Real World" I recommend checking out the management summary below. Then head over to NACFE and download the full report. The fleets participating in E DEPOT were: Frito-Lay, OK Produce , Penske Logistics, PepsiCo, Performance Team, Purolator Inc., Schneider, UPS, US Foods and WattEV, Inc. From a vehicle perspective 7 Freightliner eCascadias were in the mix. #sustainability #datadrivendecisions #bigdata