Trends and keys to warehouse and distribution center automation
How to move towards intelligent intralogistics that increases efficiency and sustainability? Software and mobile robotics are the perfect tandem to start the transformation
The automation of warehouses and distribution centers is transforming companies’ internal logistics. This evolution involves the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, such as mobile robotics, and the gradual implementation of systems and technologies that make it possible to optimize operations step by step, improve operational efficiency and maintain a sustainable competitive advantage.
Automation trends
In this article we discover the latest trends that will shape the future of automation in enterprises, including semi-automated solutions, mobile robotics solutions, and data mining technology.
Mobile robotics solutions, when combined with the Logistics Warehouse Management Suite, form the perfect balance, ensuring near-total availability, along with flexibility and scalability. These advanced solutions are designed to boost efficiency and productivity by optimizing storage density. They are ideal for improving critical operations such as warehousing, picking, and sorting.
Order preparation and use of space
AutoStore: a robotic storage and picking system based on bins. AutoStore enables picking tasks to be stored and managed optimally and quickly, maximizing the use of warehouse space. This system is scalable, modular and energy-efficient, enabling a productivity improvement of up to 25 times and an availability rate of 99.7%.
Vertical and horizontal storage systems: optimize space and facilitate order picking at the unit and case level. These technologies save up to 90% of floor space, significantly improving picking times and merchandise safety.
Pallet storage and order picking: multidirectional robotic systems for pallet order picking, which increases storage density and reduces costs.
Stacker cranes: for efficient automation of pallet storage.
Order sorting and reverse logistics
Innovative robotic sortation systems ideal for managing large volumes of merchandise for e-commerce and reverse logistics. These systems provide efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility, with a capacity of up to 30,000 items per hour and an extremely fast ROI.
Digitization and AI
Automation is not complete without systems integration through a management software suite that unifies all warehouse processes. This solution (Galys), powered by Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data, provides a holistic view of operations, facilitating the identification of improvement opportunities and process optimization. With predictive capabilities, this Suite allows anticipating future needs and making strategic decisions.
Transportation systems
AMR and AGV’s: autonomous mobile robots designed to operate independently, transporting goods from one place to another efficiently. These systems increase productivity, reduce operating costs, and improve safety in the work environment.
Conveyors: systems that facilitate the movement of goods within the warehouse, optimizing work flows and reducing travel times.
Picking light technologies (PTL and PTW): systems that help operators increase accuracy and efficiency in picking, placing, and sorting products, thus improving customer service and reducing errors.
Keys to a successful automation process
System integration is the cornerstone of any automation project. A successful integration process requires detailed analysis and strategic planning to identify the specific needs of each organization. Through specialized consulting, customized solutions are designed to optimize processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and ensure seamless connectivity between different systems.
By having an integrated, flexible, and scalable technology solution, organizations can adapt in an agile manner to market changes, while increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and gaining a sustainable competitive advantage.
Follow-up and continuous improvement are also essential to maintain long-term efficiency. Constant monitoring of systems makes it possible to proactively detect and resolve any anomalies, thus ensuring optimum performance.
In today’s dynamic business landscape, logistics automation is a strategic investment. Successful integration of systems, components, and processes, orchestrated by expert logistics integrators, ensures success.
Well-planned and executed systems integration optimizes internal processes, contributes to improved customer satisfaction and strengthens the company’s competitive position. By taking a holistic approach, organizations can take full advantage of the benefits of automation, streamlining their operations and preparing to meet the challenges of the future.
In short, logistics automation is a crucial investment for companies seeking to maintain a competitive edge and ensure long-term profitability.
Smartlog in Uruguay: innovation and strategy in automation
We are an integrating engineering company, and we are in Uruguay to respond to companies that want to modernize their internal logistics operations and deepen the automation strategy of each warehouse.
We implement state-of-the-art technological solutions, promoting innovation. Our constant technological vigilance allows us to develop a diversified portfolio of solutions adapted to the specific needs of each client.
We combine expert advice and comprehensive support to help companies overcome current and future industry challenges. Our wide range of automation solutions and logistics software suite, custom-designed for each client, optimize operations, improve sustainability and ensure leadership in a constantly evolving market. We strongly believe that sustainable success is based on the ability to adapt and anticipate change.
Our vision for the future is based on the synergy between mobile robotics and our Galys software suite. This revolutionary combination, powered by technologies such as industrial IoT, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning, allows us to offer highly efficient and scalable logistics solutions.
Mobile robots, integrated with Galys, guarantee uninterrupted availability, optimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. At the same time, they offer greater flexibility and scalability, adapting to the changing needs of your business. At Smartlog Group we are committed to a more sustainable future, improving safety, ergonomics, and reducing the carbon footprint.
