Air cargo company Menzies Aviation has deployed a Mimi robot, from IntraLogisteX 2022 exhibitor BotsAndUs, at its Heathrow Airport cargo facility ahead of its first showcase event to demonstrate aviation logistics technology.
The autonomous robot tracks goods at every stage of the warehouse process and is designed to enhance inventory management and slot utilisation.
Mimi will be on display as part of Menzies technology showcase, co-ordinated by Rory Fidler, Menzies’ vice president – cargo technology. It is the first initiative of its kind for Menzies as the company looks to invest in innovative solutions to improve operational efficiencies, enhance workplaces for employees and support Menzies’ goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2033, its 200th anniversary.
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Microsoft, Ricoh and Vodafone are among 14 suppliers set to pitch and demonstrate systems to Menzies executives including Mervyn Walker, chief operating officer and Mark Reid, chief information officer.
Robert Fordree, executive vice president – world cargo services, Menzies Aviation, said: “This initiative is designed to ensure Menzies remains at the forefront of the cargo industry. Digital capabilities are becoming increasingly critical for an industry with a need for speed as cargo volumes continue to rise.
“The showcase is the perfect opportunity to identify solutions that have the potential to transform our global network of cargo handling operations. We’re looking forward to the presentations and thank all of the participants for their involvement.”
BotsAndUs (Stand 326) will be at IntraLogisteX 2022 on 29 & 30 March at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Go to www.intralogistex.co.uk to learn more.
