GreyOrange to showcase end to endsolutions at the India Warehousing Show 2018
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GreyOrange, a multinational robotics and supply chain automation company, will showcase its portfolio of end-to-end solutions for supply chain automation at the 8th edition of India Warehousing Show on 21-23 June in Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
Vivekanand, Country Manager, India & SAARC, GreyOrange, said, ”We are proud to be a partner for the India Warehousing Show, a premier event for the logistics and supply chain industry. GreyOrange solutions have been widely adopted by a variety of users and we are excited to share the many use cases applicable for different industries. We invite visitors to meet with our Solution Experts to get to know how our technology can maximize end-to-end efficiencies in their warehouses.”
In the global logistics and warehouse automation market for robots, significant growth is expected in the years 2018 to 2022, with a CAGR of more than 11 percent. India too has seen unprecedented growth as innovation in supply chain optimization will be the key differentiator for businesses to stay competitive. Among the solutions GreyOrangeTM will showcase are the Butler robotics system that has been deployed globally, the Sorter and Pick-Put-to-Light (PPTL) systems suited for high volume sortation, and its software platform, GreyMatter.
The ButlerTM goods-to-person system, deployed in Japan, India, Europe and the Americas, is used in distribution centers and omni-channel warehouses. The Butler range can handle a payload of 100 to 1600 kgs (220 to 3500lbs) to move different kinds of loads from finished goods to raw materials, including pallets, drums and sacks. It can use an elevator on its own and will support multi-floor operations, providing even greater flexibility to handle inventory across a facility.
In a few years, the advanced Linear Sorter from GreyOrange has been installed in over 50 sites serving the fast-growing e-commerce markets from India, Singapore to Indonesia. It handles high-speed sortation for parcels in all shapes and sizes, including consumer goods, e-commerce and apparel.
“In the global logistics and warehouse automation market for robots, significant growth is expected in the years 2018 to 2022, with a CAGR of more than 11 percent.”
Up to 70 percent of operating costs in a warehouse are incurred during picking and replenishment process, and are often one of the top priorities for warehouse managers to address with advanced technology solutions. The GreyOrangeTM Pick-Put-to-Light system improves operators’ efficiency and accuracy, contributing immensely to increasing productivity.
GreyMatterTM is the software platform from GreyOrange that integrates multiple automation systems to synchronize material flow, and to gain the highest efficiencies, to manage omni-channel warehouses. It leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to optimize, in real-time, large and complex operations for e-commerce, Retail, Manufacturing and 3rd Party Logistics (3PL).
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of growth is expected in the global logistics and warehouse automation market for robots?
What kind of growth is expected in the global logistics and warehouse automation market for robots?
Significant growth is expected in the market for robots between 2018 and 2022. This segment is forecast to see a compound annual growth rate of over 11 percent during this period.
Q.Which specific GreyOrange products will be demonstrated at the India Warehousing Show?
Which specific GreyOrange products will be demonstrated at the India Warehousing Show?
GreyOrange will show its Butler robotics system, the Sorter and Pick-Put-to-Light (PPTL) systems, and its software platform, GreyMatter. These solutions are designed for various automation needs.
Q.What is the primary function of the GreyMatter software platform?
What is the primary function of the GreyMatter software platform?
GreyMatter integrates multiple automation systems to synchronise material flow and maximise efficiencies. It uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to optimise complex operations for various industries.
Q.How do GreyOrange's Butler systems help in warehouses?
How do GreyOrange's Butler systems help in warehouses?
The Butler goods-to-person system is used in distribution centres and omni-channel warehouses globally. It can handle diverse loads, from finished goods to raw materials, ranging from 100 to 1600 kgs, and supports multi-floor operations.