PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS
ROBOTS ORGANISING YOUR WAREHOUSE ? LIKELIER THAN YOU THINK …
• 83 % per cent of manufacturing industries use robots for tasks like palletising and packaging
• Robots typically lead to a 95 % increase in production speed and a 92 % increase in production capacity
• According to World Robotics , 75,000 robots were used in warehouses in 2022 . Last year , this figure increased to 114,000 .
• Robotic automation can reduce costs by 20 % to 40 %, providing robust savings .
placement of inventory improves storage capacity and the overall flow of goods within the warehouse while reducing the need for costly expansions or additional facilities .”
This approach is at the heart of AutoStore ’ s services . A global company with more than 1,450 systems in 50 countries , it ’ s best known for pioneering ‘ Cubic ’ storage automation .
Using solutions from AutoStore , PUMA increased its warehouse capacity by more than ten times , enabling it to ship in excess of 100,000 same-day orders , even during peak times , with a 99 % hit rate in order accuracy . This has not only boosted customer satisfaction but reduced organisational costs and elevated overall service levels .
The value of a holistic perspective on inventory management is also apparent with the adoption of industrial robots .
“ Using robots offers several advantages ,” James explains .
“ Firstly , they can increase a warehouse ’ s overall productivity by operating around the clock . Secondly , robots reduce the margin of error , ensuring more accurate inventory counts and tracking . Thirdly , they also improve safety within warehouses by minimising the need for people to use heavy machinery .”
92 October 2024