Manufacturing

Warehouse automation for the manufacturing industry

Manufacturing operations face unique inventory and fulfillment challenges. Raw materials vary in size, shape and handling and often require a lot of manual effort to store, transport and fulfill. At the end of the line, it can also be difficult to store finished goods efficiently and ensure prompt delivery to outbound loading docks. These challenges have previously been tackled using Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). However, the inflexibility of AGVs often presents a bottleneck to growing operations.

GreyOrange gives manufacturers the ability to handle raw material and finished goods using a diverse set of platform and forklift-based Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), all of which are powered by the GreyMatter Advanced WES. These AMRs coexist alongside humans and MHEs in operational areas and enable a significantly flexible process for inventory handling automation.

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Our order fulfillment platform seamlessly combines technologically advanced AMRs with intuitive AI cloud software to keep inventory in motion and increase efficiency.

Our Ranger™ series consists of cutting-edge intelligent robots that enable you to automate various steps in the order fulfillment process. You’ll find several Ranger options to serve your needs in these crucial areas:

  • Goods-to-person
  • Forklift AMRs
Manufacturing

How ranger robots work

Ranger robots integrate with our GreyMatter™ AI-driven software. Unlike robots designed to operate as attachments, these units use GreyMatter intelligence as an additional learning layer that allows them to adapt to workflow events in real time. You’ll be able to make immediate adjustments to changes in order fulfillment processes. GreyMatter also continuously assesses data as it moves across your business, allowing you to optimize workstreams for all employees within your distribution center. 

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How AMRs improve order fulfillment in manufacturing

1

Increased speed and productivity

Robots can locate items and deliver them to your workers for packaging. This feature eliminates the need for employees to travel through the warehouse to find the goods, saving time and boosting productivity.

2

Fewer errors

Robotics and artificial intelligence can help reduce picking mistakes that often occur in human-centric order fulfillment applications. Your customers will have fewer issues with incorrect orders, resulting in higher satisfaction levels.

3

Enhanced scalability

Are you looking to grow your manufacturing operation? AMRs allow you to scale your order fulfillment capabilities quickly by adding robots as needed. You’ll avoid the time-consuming and costly process of hiring, onboarding and training new personnel.

4

Lower costs

Most manufacturing entities discover that implementing autonomous mobile robots and AI software into the order fulfillment process is more cost-effective. You’ll spend less on employee salaries and benefits while saving money through increased efficiency.

5

Improved safety

The combination of fewer workers on the warehouse floor and the state-of-the-art features included with AMRs — sensors and lasers for detecting and avoiding people and objects in their path — helps minimize the occurrence of workplace accidents.

Contact us to learn more about our fulfillment solutions for manufacturing

Learn more about the advantages of integrating robotics and AI software from GreyOrange into your order fulfillment operation. Locate the office nearest you and contact us to request additional information today.

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