Rob Britt, Sales Engineer at Kivnon USA recently discussed how many logistics warehouses are quickly adopting automation to reduce walk time. Read the article in Logistics Brew.
According to Britt, there is no sign that automation in warehouses and logistics operations will slow anytime soon. Compounded by the Great Resignation, there are not enough hands to fulfill all the online orders. Consumer expectations are higher than ever, with same day delivery a requirement, and a four hour window preferred.
Britt shared, “The amount of labor costs embedded in walk time is extraordinary especially for manufacturing and warehouse distribution centers operating three shifts a day. The main problem is that pickers can spend more than 70% of picking time simply walking around racks and rooms while looking for items. Reducing walking time by optimizing pickers’ routes can be accomplished by increasing pick speed and multiple picking orders. Automation minimizes the time required to pick items, thereby reducing walk time, and collecting items in optimal route.”
“Many warehouse managers have found success with integrating cellular manufacturing work cells to an operation because it brings equipment, people, and processes to a single location achieving higher productivity and throughput,” added Britt.
Kivnon will highlight the K11 HP and K03 AGV/AMR models during the Automate Show at Booth #4152 in Detroit, MI from June 6-9, 2022.
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About Kivnon:
Kivnon offers a wide range of autonomous vehicles (AGVs/AMRs) and accessories for the transport of goods, using magnetic navigation or mapping technologies, that adapt to any environment and industry. The company offers an integral solution to customers. Kivnon products are characterized by their robustness, safety, precision, and high quality. Each product has been designed with a user-friendly philosophy creating a pleasant, simple to install, and intuitive work experience.
The company offers a wide range of mobile robotics solutions automating different applications within the automotive, food and beverage, logistics and warehousing, manufacturing, and aeronautics industries. Complete the 2022 ROI Kivnon AGV/AMR inquiry form. Follow Kivnon on Twitter @KivnonUSA.
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