Southern California
distribution center uses shelf-to-person mobile picking system for
increased speed and efficiency
CITY OF
INDUSTRY, Calif., Aug. 28,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:
NEGG), a global e-commerce leader for technology products, today
announced it has recently deployed Geek+'s shelf-to-person mobile
picking system that uses autonomous mobile robots (AMR) in its
Ontario, Calif., warehouse.
The AMR system features dozens of robots that operate within a
designated area before lifting and carrying mobile shelves to
workstations where employees pick and scan products to prepare them
for shipping to customers. The Geek+ system includes 24,360 storage
locations for products within hundreds of shelves.
The P800 robots glide simultaneously on the floor throughout a
designated area of the warehouse and move under racks. The robots'
routes and duties are assigned by the Geek+ software based on
inbound customer orders. Once parked underneath a rack, the robot
lifts the rack and drives it to a warehouse employee several yards
away so the employee can pick products. The robot can also rotate
the rack to offer products from two opposite sides. All P800 robots
can move at the same time without collisions to fulfill their
duties, bringing racks to employees and returning the shelving
units to storage areas until needed again.
Products are stored in racks based on both order frequency and
compatibility. For example, a popular graphics card may sit on a
shelf positioned near a human picker so it's optimized to be
efficiently picked and packed. If a CPU is frequently ordered with
a graphics card, the CPU may sit on an adjacent shelf to the
graphics card.
Resembling a flat circular disc similar to a large robotic
vacuum, the P800 robots speed along the floor at over 3.5 miles per
hour and can lift and move over 2,200 pounds.
The innovative robotics technology eliminates the need for
warehouse workers to walk long distances, a time-consuming and
physically demanding process, to pick products from shelves. The
system has increased efficiency and accuracy, enabling products to
be picked, packed and shipped faster than traditional manual
picking methods. Newegg has already seen improved employee safety
and cost savings, among other benefits.
"We're optimistic about seeing improvements in picking
efficiency and storage space optimization with the new Geek+
robotics system in our Ontario
warehouse," said Tim Zhou, IT
Manager for Newegg. "Newegg pursues advanced technology solutions
throughout our business to offer the best services for customers,
so this new system is part of fulfilling that commitment."
"Our shelf-to-person picking system improves the entire process
for Newegg," said Rick DeFiesta, EVP
of Sales & Solutions at Geek+. "The benefits include improved
efficiency and productivity; accurate fulfillment; reduced labor
costs; safety and ergonomics, and space optimization. With a robust
data collection and analytics process, all these benefits equip
Newegg with a competitive advantage and a better customer
experience."
The robots have assumed repetitive and physically demanding
tasks which allows associates to be reassigned to more complex and
value-added activities that require greater problem-solving,
decision-making and cognitive skills. The robots also reduce
physical strain and risk of injuries common among manual picking
processes. Also, employees have acquired new skills to supervise
and maintain the robots while evaluating how they operate within
the entire logistics system.
Newegg and Geek+ worked together to determine the AMR footprint
in the warehouse and train Newegg employees to operate the system
for picking. The system was fully implemented in about six
weeks.
Opened in September 2021, the
240,000-square foot Ontario
facility is one of the company's seven warehouses. Newegg's other
distribution centers are in Eastvale and City of Industry, Calif.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Edison, N.J.; Atlanta, Ga.; and Richmond Hill, Ontario in Canada.
About Geek+
Geek+ is a global leader in robotic solutions for logistics. We
develop Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions to realize
flexible, reliable, and highly efficient automation for warehouses
and supply chain management. Geek+ is trusted by over 700 global
industry leaders and has been recognized as the world leader in
autonomous mobile robots. Founded in 2015, Geek+ has over 1,500
employees, with offices in the United
States, Germany, the
United Kingdom, Japan, South
Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore. Visit geekplus.com.
About Newegg
Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEGG), founded in 2001 and based
in the City of Industry, Calif.,
near Los Angeles, is a leading
global online retailer for PC hardware, consumer electronics,
gaming peripherals, home appliances, automotive and lifestyle
technology. Newegg also serves businesses' e-commerce needs with
marketing, supply chain, and technical solutions in a single
platform. For more information, please visit Newegg.com.
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