The Future Is Here Today
Warehouse automation is the next step in growing your business to the next level of efficiency. No doubt, it’s a pretty big investment, but the long-term benefits outweigh the challenges. It will help eliminate labor-intensive and time-consuming tasks. Save time, money, and effort. Plus, you can count on us to help you get up to speed faster and get the most out of it over time.
Warehouse automation is becoming a standard practice, which means your competitors are probably already using it. What seems like a future decision is getting closer and closer. Don’t get left behind.
Warehouse Automation & Why it’s Worth It
Are you struggling with labor shortages? Tracking inventory? Fulfillment times? You can use automation to tackle all of these challenges and more. Warehouse automation systems usually include a combination of digital processes (such as data entry) and physical processes (such as lifting).
Automation systems range from super complex, precise mechanisms to simpler and easy changes. Choosing the right one for your business depends on a lot of factors, such as the number of SKUs you have, the size of your operation, your budget, and other factors.
Forklift Operator Shortage
The current forklift operator shortage is no joke and can hamper your production substantially when you don't have people to work your lifts. Robotics & Automation can help solve this issue by offering some serious perks:
- Charging is handled Autonomously so an employee is not needed to plug in the machine in between uses
- Reach pallets over 400 inches high
- Operates in extreme temperatures
- The ideal footprint for distribution warehouses
- 'Dual Mode' so you can intervene as needed or need an extra piece of equipment for an extra set of hands
Talent Management
Long and routine hauls within your warehouse can lead to operator burnout and a higher turnover rate. Robotic tow tractors are the perfect solution and can help you to redirect your talent for more appealing tasks. Other benefits are:
- Trailer hitching and battery charging are fully autonomous
- Custom kitting and sequencing to tailor to your specific needs
- 15,000 lbs. capacity rating to handle more loads at once
Reduce Overall Labor Costs
Robotic end riders were made for the extended routes through your facility that are basically pallet transfers from one horizontal place to another. When this task is automated, you can free up even more time for a paid employee to do other, less mundane tasks.
- Hauls 1 - 4 pallets at a time
- 8,000 lbs. Capacity
- Easily covers long distances
- Built-in code scanner scans the product to verify the product is correct
Why Automation Is Worth It
When you work with our team of warehouse experts, we’ll start by working with you to calculate an ROI. This way, you’ll know exactly how long it will take to offset your investment which makes it easier to get buy-in from stakeholders.
We’ll get to know more about your company’s needs to help you choose the perfect automation system. We can handle the entire installation process–a turnkey solution. We’ll run through initial testing to make sure everything is working, like inventory is counting correctly. We even offer maintenance and repair services to keep your automation running properly.
Benefits:
- Easily scale your operations
- More accurate inventory
- Reduce overhead costs
- Less risk of human error
- Fewer work-related injuries
- Decrease fulfillment time
- Greater customer satisfaction
Types of Warehouse Robots
Whatever task you want to automate, there’s a type of robot out there that can take over. You can use robots for almost everything:
- Receiving
- Putting Away
- Picking
- Sorting
- Palletizing
- Shipping
Common types of warehouse robots include:
- AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles): These are remote-controlled machines that are great for repetitive routes. You can specify the route they take. Usually simpler, bulkier, and more affordable.
- AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots): More advanced than AGVs, these robots detect their surroundings and can react to changes. It can identify products, pick them up, and place them in the right position.
- ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems): Any kind of automated system that puts away and picks up items. It usually involves a conveyor, a sorting system, and a transporting system.
Contact our team at Briggs Equipment today to find the right solution for your warehouse needs.