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We won't have androids picking eaches any time soon, but robots used in distribution centers are becoming more sophisticated and moving deeper into operations.
By investing in some new conveyors and a pop-up sorter, online grocer Peapod eliminated a notorious bottleneck in its DC operation and boosted capacity by 50 percent.
There's more to conveyor performance than feet per minute. Smart users look for systems that can be installed quickly, are simple to maintain and stay up no matter what.
Large products or small, high volume or not so high?there are automated sortation applications available. But choose with care?you'll be living with your choices for years to come.
Collaborating with a third-party logistics management firm and an international material handling specialist, BMW runs a production parts warehouse in South Carolina that operates with the precision of a Z4 roadster.