Logistics & Warehousing

Rising labor costs and soaring order volumes are pushing logistics operations to the limits worldwide. With fewer manual workers, there is an intense, increasing demand on shippers, carriers, distributors, warehouses, and fulfilment centers. Collaborative robots provide adaptable automation solutions that can keep pace with demanding turnaround times, complex fulfilment orders, and ever-changing compliance requirements.

Robot arms can handle repetitive tasks such as case picking, order sorting, pallet building, and more - with high reliability and precision. Designed to work alongside human employees, cobots can also be moved between different warehouse zones and deployed for a range of applications. While they unload shipments and prepare deliveries, manual workers can focus on more strategic roles that require human input and decision-making. Physical strain on the workforce is reduced, while achieving new levels of efficiency.

Cobots streamline the flow of materials to and from production lines, while complying with handling requirements. Tasks that can be automated with robot arms include organizing raw materials, delivering components to production cells, and sorting and palletizing finished products for shipping. Cobots can also be reprogrammed with ease depending on the material handling need. Whether you want to manage component delivery, quality inspect inventory, or prepare goods for distribution, you can count on UR.

Cobots provide speed and agility in 3rd party logistics (3PL) operations by seamlessly adapting to varying client requirements and seasonal demands. Robot arms can be programmed and reprogrammed in-house, and they can switch from different picking, packing, and palletizing tasks as needed. For multi-client warehouse operations and value-added service centers, the high adaptability of automated solutions translates to decreased labor costs without compromising service levels.