2024 E-commerce fulfillment trends: the strategic edge of pick & place automation E-commerce fulfillment, a critical component of the modern retail ecosystem, is undergoing a transformative phase as we advance into 2024. A key trend shaping the future of e-commerce fulfillment is the rising prominence of pick & place robots, a technology that is proving to be instrumental in meeting the evolving needs of the sector. Blog | Date: 19-01-2024 | Written by: Karen Grewal Share Key e-commerce fulfillment trends for 2024   Automation Takes the Lead Automation has entrenche ..read more

  2024 bakery trends: bakery automation is key Who doesn’t love a beautiful and tasty cake? We all do! Nowadays, consumers demand more and more of the bakery industry. New flavors, more variety, healthier options. This asks a lot of flexibility from bakeries producing all types of pastry. In addition, labor shortages continue to rise globally, and we have all seen and experienced the impact of the pandemic on production processes. As a result, it is time to consider how to improve the efficiency of the bakery production process to meet consumer demands and at the same time tackle labor sh ..read more

  5 questions to consider How to choose a pick and place robot The need for picking automation is growing tremendously. The worldwide market for warehouse robotics was worth more than $2.5 billion in 2017. In 2026 this will become $7.8 billion, according to a report from Research and Markets and as we navigate through 2024 it is expected to reach an impressive $19.3 billion by 2032. That growth is reasoned, as e-tail, retail and the parcel industry are growing much faster than the labor market can handle. That is why picking automation is a logical next step. However, how do you choose th ..read more

  Autostore: transforming warehousing with goods-to-robot efficiency Many warehouses have already embraced the goods-to-person system to enhance productivity and optimize storage space. One standout example is AutoStore, an Automated Storage and Retrieval System revolutionizing order fulfillment by delivering goods directly to a fixed order picking port, where manual operators pick the items. But what if we took it a step further and turned this into a goods-to-robot system for unparalleled efficiency?  Blog | Date: 22-08-2023 | Written by: Laura Schilperoort Share Improve yo ..read more

  Combining AutoStore with pick & place robots for optimal fulfillment throughput. We all know that the e-commerce sector has gone through a massive growth surge in the past few years, especially due to the pandemic. This growth surge is expected to continue in the coming years. To be able to adapt to this growth, e-commerce and logistics companies have turned to (further) automation of their warehouses. Fulfillment processes must become more flexible and efficient to accommodate the growing consumer demand whilst at the same time dealing with rising labor shortages. Luckily, there ar ..read more

  Implementing pick & place robots in your warehouse – step 4: implementation For many companies, implementing pick and place robots in their warehouse is very new. Good preparation is needed. To come to the best decision, there are four phases to go through: exploration, proof of concept, design and implementation. In this blog series we will discuss what steps to take in each phase to ensure the successful implementation of pick and place robots in your warehouse. Now that you have passed the exploration phase, proof-of-concept phase and design phase, this final blog will help you i ..read more

  2023 apparel fulfillment trends that emphasize the need for automation The apparel industry has been relatively hesitant to implement automation in their fulfillment processes. However, in 2023, there is an increasing need to have a more efficient and sustainable fashion fulfillment process. Add to that the growing pressure on the existing workforce as well as the global labor shortage that impacts the apparel industry, and there is your need for warehouse fulfillment automation. Let us take a look at the 2023 fulfillment and logistics trends for the apparel industry that emphasize the ..read more

  Implementing robots in your warehouse – step 1: exploration For many companies, implementing pick and place robots in their warehouse is very new. Good preparation is needed. To come to the best decision, there are four phases to go through: exploration, proof of concept, design and implementation. In this blog series we will discuss what steps to take in each phase to ensure the successful implementation of pick and place robots in your warehouse. This first blog will focus on the questions you should ask yourself in the exploration phase. Blog | Date: 28-12-2022 | Written by: Heico Sa ..read more