Supply chain solutions provider HighJump has become a licensed reseller of Locus Robotics’ autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse fulfilment.
A strategic partnership announced by both companies will also facilitate the development of integration tools to improve productivity and efficiency for shared retail and 3PL customers.
John Santagate, vice president of robotics at HighJump, said: “AMRs in the warehouse is an area that we believe can drive tremendous value so our customers.
“This partnership allows us to deliver cutting-edge AMR technology to our customers and work collaboratively with Locus Robotics to continue to innovate and help our customers work towards the warehouse of the future.”
According to Locus Robotics, retail and 3PL customers including DHL, Geodis, Port Logistics, Verst Logistics, Sandow, Marley Lilly, and Radial are achieving 200-300% improvements in productivity deploying its AMR solution.
Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics, said: “In today’s rapidly growing e-commerce market, 3PLs and retailers are deploying AMRs to solve their productivity, efficiency, and labor challenges.
“Our partnership with HighJump allows us to rapidly bring the Locus solution to a wide range of customers, helping them achieve greater ROI, and consistently meet their customers’ SLAs.”
Want to learn more about how automation is transforming warehouse operations? Locus Robotics is exhibiting at IntraLogisteX – the UK’s only intralogistics show in 2020 – which takes place on the 31st March and 1st April 2020 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. Register your interest now at www.intralogistex.co.uk
