Berkshire Grey, a developer of AI-enabled robotic solutions for supply chain automation, has announced a partnership with Logistex, a system integrator and warehouse management system provider and exhibitor at Robotics and Automation 2022, to support mutual growth.
The partnership follows recent labour shortages and logistics challenges that are straining global supply chains.
The idea behind the agreement is to combine Berkshire Grey’s experience with AI-enabled robotic automation with system design and integration services from Logistex to deliver warehouse robotics to European e-commerce companies, retailers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
“By addressing some of the most labour-intensive warehouse processes and handling the broadest range of SKUs, [Berkshire Grey’s] systems can solve operational challenges across our customer base,” said Andy Branch, COO at Logistex.
“Logistex has a long history of delivering transformative solutions, and across industries we are seeing more customers ready to leverage intelligent robotic automation.
“That’s why we’re partnering with Berkshire Grey — to solve real challenges with robotic solutions that deliver value at our customers’ warehouses and facilities today.”
Logistex, which has experience with traditional material handling and warehouse management systems, has said it is evolving its innovation portfolio through this partnership to help companies make their processes more efficient, improve employee productivity and deliver flexible solutions that can be scaled up.
“The demand for innovation to address operational challenges plaguing supply chains brought on by new connected consumer buying behaviours for e-commerce and omni-channel purchasing is very strong in the UK and Berkshire Grey has the solutions the market needs to compete,” said Neil Berry, SVP and general manager for EMEA at Berkshire Grey.
“Partnering with Logistex allows us to deliver a comprehensive robotic automation portfolio to more customers faster, accelerate the adoption of AI and robotics across the UK market, and enable joint customers to rapidly realise the value of robotic automation.”
Berkshire Grey claims its AI-powered robotic solutions can help support organisations struggling to cope with growing e-commerce demand and rapid order fulfilment expectations.
