Warehouse Automation
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Home Depot Buys SIMPL Automation to Speed Same-Day Fulfillment
Home Depot has acquired warehouse automation startup SIMPL Automation to accelerate its supply chain automation and enhance same-day and next-day fulfillment capabilities. The deal follows a successful pilot program that demonstrated SIMPL's ASRS and AI robotics technology can improve pick speeds and operational efficiency.
Tugger, Shelf-Carrying, or Mobile Cobot? Matching the Right AMR Architecture to Your Warehouse Task
Selecting the right autonomous mobile robot (AMR) architecture hinges on your material handling needs, distinguishing between tuggers for cart towing, carrying/shelving AMRs for goods-to-person systems, and mobile cobots for manipulation tasks.
Outbound Robots Transform Beverage Warehouse Logistics Amidst Rising Challenges
Beverage warehouses are increasingly adopting flexible outbound robotics to address operational challenges and labor shortages. This strategic shift focuses on automating end-of-line tasks, enhancing efficiency and worker safety.