Retail and eCommerce
Advanced automation with humanoid robots
Keep up with demand by leveraging reliable automation technology like Digit, a Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR).
Industry Challenges
Adapting to Changing Demand
Retail fulfillment centers grapple with the need to adapt to rapidly evolving consumer preferences and market trends. The rise of e-commerce, coupled with unpredictable order mixes and fluctuating demand, necessitates flexibility and agility in fulfillment operations. Fulfillment centers must invest in customizable and versatile automation technologies capable of seamlessly transitioning between different picking approaches and accommodating changes.
Labor Shortages and Efficiency
Labor shortages compound the challenges faced by fulfillment centers, hindering productivity and increasing operational costs. With growing order volumes and limited workforce availability, companies must innovate to optimize operations and meet customer demands. Flexible automation solutions like MMRs, offer a pathway to overcome labor constraints while enhancing efficiency and scalability in fulfillment processes.
Navigating eCommerce Surge
The eCommerce industry confronts unprecedented challenges amidst the explosive growth of e-commerce, driven further by the pandemic. As online shopping becomes the norm, fulfillment centers struggle to keep up with soaring order volumes and changing consumer expectations. The shift towards omnichannel retailing complicates operations, requiring agile solutions to meet demand while maintaining efficiency across various fulfillment methods like dark stores.
Digit + Agility Arc is the Answer
In today's rapidly evolving landscape, automation is not just a luxury but a necessity for staying competitive. Companies that fail to embrace automation risk falling behind their competitors and struggling to meet the growing demands of modern consumers. By investing in advanced automation technologies like Digit and Agility Arc, companies can future-proof their operations and position themselves for long-term success.
One key benefit of Agility’s Solution is its flexibility in adapting to different workflows and operational requirements. This flexibility extends into our sales and financing options.
Solution Spotlight
Putwall Tote Loading and Unloading
Leveraging MMRs like Digit for putwall tote induction and deduction empowers companies to optimize order fulfillment processes and drive operational excellence. Digit integrates seamlessly into warehouse workflows, autonomously handling tote transfer and replenishment processes from a putwall or sortation system, maximizing the system’s utilization and ensuring a continuous throughput of orders. Learn more about our Putwall Automation Solution.