When we say "robots," you probably think of the clunky mechanics from old sci-fi movies. Who else remembers "Klaatu Barada Nikto" from that old movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still"? However, unlike that movie, our robot is not called Gort, nor is it an alien. On the contrary, robots in brownfield and greenfield warehouses are sleek, flexible, and intelligent machines designed to assist human workers, and robots are the perfect complement to warehouse workers, not a replacement. Robots
1. What benefits can warehouse robots bring to warehouse operations?
Modern warehouse robots offer a variety of use cases to optimize your warehouse operations:
Picking: Humans can pick items and place them on robots, which then transport the items to streamline the order fulfillment process. This improves accuracy and throughput, and reduces inefficient walking time for employees.
Rack-up: The robot efficiently moves incoming inventory from the dock to the storage site, reducing repetitive walks for workers.
Loading and unloading: Robotic arms quickly move boxes, pallets, and containers between docks and conveyors, increasing incoming and shipping speeds.
Returns processing: Automating inspections, sorting, and shipping returns speeds up turnaround times.
Parcel routing: - In addition to static conveyors, mobile robots can flexibly route completed orders to the shipping area.
Warehouse robots work together in a coordinated manner, eliminating bottlenecks, effectively reducing errors, and increasing the productivity of human employees in the workflow.
Second, the reason for the use of warehouse robots.
Even if you're just automating one process in your warehouse with a warehouse robot, you'll realize measurable benefits:
Worker productivity increases by 2-3 times.
50-70% reduction in training time for new employees
Up to 50% less walking required for employees
More than 30% increase in picking density in the existing footprint.
99. Inventory and order fulfillment accuracy9%
Faster ROI than stationary automation equipment such as conveyor belts.
In addition, robots can optimize workflows without disrupting the culture of the warehouse. Instead, they enhance your culture by boosting employee morale and retention. Adaptation of business processes, seamless integration with existing warehouse management systems and equipment ensures risk-free and fast implementation.