How Robotic Logistics Are the Key to Automated Warehouses
Robotic logistics are the future of supply chain management, according to Yaskawa Nordic Sales Director Lee Moulder.
In 2018 American companies spent approximately $1.5 trillion on logistical expenses. It's a jaw-dropping number that underpins the importance of supply chain management to businesses. At the heart of any logistics system is the warehouse.
"The food and beverage industry, for example, often consists of mixed case warehouses," says Moulder. "These are the centres to distribute pallets to the different stores, and they house various products and items under the same roof."
Moulder explains that each store has its own unique set of requirements and not all of them will order the exact same items from the warehouse. As a result, the centres will need to pack different orders e...