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Keep your distribution operation nimble with flexible automation.

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the challenge

Faster delivery times, and labor shortages

Although facilities with a single channel focus are more efficient to operate, the rise of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels has companies scrambling for ways to enable facilities designed for full case picking to accommodate discrete order picking and batch picking.  Handling retail store replenishment, wholesale, and e-commerce all under one roof leverages real estate and personnel as well as reduces overall inventory levels.

Labor issues and shortages are only adding to the complexities distribution centers must navigate. In addition to the changing workforce demographics and rising labor costs, industry growth outpaces the labor pool by a ratio of six to one, which is unsustainable in the already labor-strapped industry.

the challenge

Shifting to omnichannel

In omnichannel distribution environments, companies often do not know from which channel the next wave of growth will come. An order mix of 80% of retail stores and 20% e-commerce would make sense pre-COVID, but the pandemic changed that mix significantly towards e-commerce. Now that COVID is subsiding, will order mixes shift back towards retail stores even slightly?

Distribution operations must be designed for maximum flexibility and scalability so that they can adjust to changing demand regardless of channel or order profile. 

Distribution Warehouses
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the SOLutioN

Optimize distribution operations with AMRs

AMRs are optimal forms of automation for distribution centers because they are incredibly flexible, scalable, and can integrate into other forms of fixed automation such as conveyor, ASRSs, sortation systems either initially or when expanding. Our AMRs are unique as one single system can be used for discrete order picking, batch picking, case picking, and pallet picking. Our broad portfolio of AMRs can handle everything from a single transistor to a 1.5-ton pallet of transistors and everything in between.  

While case picking to pallets is a sweet spot for the PalletTransort 1500, this AMR also is heavily leveraged for other pallet conveyance workflows such as cross-docking, inbound, putaway, and outbound. Like the CartConnect 100 and the CartConnect 1500, the Freight1500 can also be used for more simple, value-added workflows like autonomously removing recycling or refuse from the distribution center.

Solution Spotlight

Distribution Workflows with AMRs​

AMRs can enable automated transport of cases and pallets throughout the distribution center. With the integration of Pallet Transfer Stations, AMRs can crossdock pallets from receiving to the shipping area. Case and pallet pick operations can be augmented with AMRs from both AS/RS systems as well as racking positions. AMRs can also support replenishment of cases and pallets from storage to forward picking locations.

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Solutions for Distribution

Pick to Fetch Robot

Piece Picking

Increase pick productivity including pick-to-robot, pick-to-cart, and pick-to-tote.

Freight1500 Case Picking

Case Picking

Build mixed pallets onto AMRs to increase productivity, reduce reliance on forklifts, and eliminate wasted travel time.

Fetch CartConnect100 Line Feed

Replenishment

Automatically replenish forward pick areas and reduce dock-to-stock times using AMRs.

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Detrash / Recycling

AMRs help declutter the warehouse by removing dunnage, and recyclables to free capacity and keep areas organized.

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