Racks and robots running together

FAST DELIVERY times and flexibility are vital warehouse capabilities for meeting customer expectations. The traditional solution of adding more staff is becoming increasingly difficult as it becomes harder to find and retain qualified labour.

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are fast becoming a familiar sight in warehouses. They offer a flexible automated solution that negates the need for extensive modifications to facilities.

Well planned racking layouts providing narrow aisles will give robots access while maintaining storage density and allow picking routes to be optimised. The structures will require labelling and clearances to allow a mobile robot’s sensors to navigate effectively.

Integrating BITO’s racking systems, pick towers and other storage solutions with mobile robots will provide transformative automation that is seamlessly integrated, error-free and deployed without operational disruptions to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving logistics landscape.

When choosing a mobile robot, look at the minimum space requirement. An ability to work in aisles as narrow as 1.12m will enable use in confined storage environments.

One stop shop suppliers will make the most effective partners to provide complete robot and materials handling solutions that will be transformative for warehouse operations. In addition to providing its own LEO driverless transport system, BITO works with numerous suppliers of mobile robots to provide innovative storage and order picking solutions, which may also involve shelving and racking installations such as pick towers, as well as plastic totes and containers. This allows customers to design and implement future-proof, end-to-end warehouse solutions, integrating state-of-the-art storage systems with robotics-powered automation to create smarter, faster and more efficient supply chain operations.

Edward Hutchison, managing director, BITO Storage Systems

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