246: The Rise Of Robotics In Warehouses

The rapid evolution of technology has given birth to a new era of efficiency in the retail industry, with the use of robotics becoming increasingly prevalent. In warehouse or fulfilment centre settings where speed, efficiency and precision are of the essence, robots are transforming operations for moving and managing stock and orders. In this episode, join Oliver Banks as he delves into the world of retail robotics in distribution centres, examining the current uses, the benefits it brings, and the considerations businesses must take into account when integrating this technology into their warehouse processes and operating model.

Listen to this podcast episode to:

• Understand the applications of robotics in retail warehouse environments, including stock movement, picking, packing, and stock control.
• Learn about the efficiency gains, predictability and other benefits that robotics can bring to operating models.
• Discover the crucial considerations and watchouts when implementing robotics in your distribution centre or fulfilment centre.
• Consider the future of robotics and how they could continue to transform logistics and ecommerce operations further.

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More podcast episodes to listen to

Look out for more episodes exploring how robotics are being used in a retail setting. In the meantime, listen to episode 92: Automating Your Warehouse where Geek+’s Mark Messina and Simon Houghton share more about AMR technology and how to transform your warehouse operations with flexible robotics.

Another complementary technology that can supplement an automated warehouse is RFID. In episode 151: How RFID Is Changing Retail, Uwe Hennig from Avery Denison joined to share more about how this technology has developed.

And finally, Oliver speaks with retail supply chain expert, Gary Newbury in episode 108 where they discuss Agile Supply Chains and some of the challenges that can be experienced along the way.