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Robots: A Major Game Changer
I have written about the growing sophistication of robots on numerous occasions (see related articles below) and I have even blogged about Kiva warehouse robots before, however, if you’re in the retail industry or are interested in the future of supply chain management, I’d encourage you to watch the first 3 minutes of the YouTube video below. If you don’t have the time, here are the key take-a-ways: 1) Kiva robots are increasing productivity by 2X to 4X; 2) shipping errors and defects are non-existent; 3) worker safety is improving; and 4) companies are reducing energy costs (and thus saving money) by not having to heat those areas of the warehouse where only robots are working.
All of this is a reminder that if you want to “jump the curve” you had better start investigating how robots can increase your profitability.
Related robotic posts by America’s leading futurist, Jack Uldrich:
Our Robotic Future
The Future of Hospitals (Robotics)
The Robot Will See You Now
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Improbus:
I don’t have any videos of automated forklifts. If I find, I’ll be sure to post it.
By jack uldrich on 2009 02 03
Wow really very nice and good information you share here on robots. I read your entire post and really very nice and good info on robots and your post title is also very nice robots: a major game changer. Here i also seen your video on robotic distribution. Really very nice and fantastic. Actually i am searching supplier quality management services and i found your post and got nice info on robots. Thanks for your info.
By David on 2009 06 04
This is very cool. I love efficient logistics. This sort of operation seams suited mainly to drop ship operations not large scale truck load and LTL shipping. Do you have any cool videos of automated forklift systems?
By Improbus on 2009 02 02