The global logistics industry serves as a backbone of international trade – representing about 10 percent of the world’s GDP. As demand has been skyrocketing, companies have already heavily invested in robotics and automation: sales of professional service robots for the transportation of goods or cargo grew by 44% year-on-year (2021-2022). Yet, severe labour shortages are threatening to hamper future growth in the logistics industry worldwide. A new generation of AI-enabled robots helps to tackle these challenges, The International Federation of Robotics reports. The main aim of using AI in robotics is to better manage variability and unpredictability: logistics providers deal with a mass market of cross-border shipping, e-commerce or last-mile delivery.
This article was first published in the August 1st 2024 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
Airbus Helicopters has officially opened its new logistics hub at Albacete, Spain, which is equipped and operated by Daher as the lead logistics partner. During the design of all aspects for the new hub, Airbus Helicopters called on its trusted logistics service provider, Daher. To ensure delivery of the required service level, Daher equipped the new hub with a highly automated and robotised storage system – the first of its kind in the aeronautics industry – using cutting-edge technology from Exotec, a leading French warehouse automation systems specialist.
Unipart, the supply chain solutions and performance improvement technologies partner, provides advanced warehousing solutions to deliver dynamic multi-channel fulfilment. To ensure it continues to meet customer demands and to provide real-time visibility of its warehouse operations at its Nuneaton site, the company has deployed global visibility platform DexoryView, from Dexory the global leader in AI-powered robotics and visibility solutions. In the first few months since deployment, Unipart no longer needs to carry out manual, time-intensive tasks, allowing the company to use its resources more efficiently.
Swisslog, a global leader in robotic, data-driven and flexible automated solutions, is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the esteemed German Brand Award, presented by the German Design Council. This accolade recognises Swisslog’s excellence in brand management and its innovative contributions to the field of automation and logistics. The German Brand Award is one of the most important accolades for successful brand management in Germany, honouring innovative brands, consistent brand management, and sustainable brand communication.
Rainbow Dynamics, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of robotic and automated materials handling solutions, has announced the appointment of Jens Mueller as its Managing Director. Jens Mueller has broad experience of the logistics systems market having held senior management roles with several well-known companies in the sector, including storage products giant, SSI Schaeffer, and warehouse and industrial buildings developer, GLP. He will be responsible for growing Rainbow Dynamics’ business in the UK and key markets across mainland Europe.
As demand for logistics grows, coupled with severe labour shortages, automation and robotics is well placed to meet global demand in future.
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