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COVERSTORY
WAREHOUSING ADVANCES
WMS, Addverb delivers automation solutions
through its solutions:
* Cruiser: This pallet shuttle robot
incorporates advanced electronic
components to optimise vertical space
utilisation, supporting both FIFO and
LIFO operations for e昀케cient and secure
pallet movements.
* Dynamo: A robust autonomous mobile
robot utilising natural navigation,
Dynamo excels in seamless and e昀케cient
material handling, capable of transporting payloads up to 1500 kg.
* Quadron: The versatile carton shuttle
robot with a payload capacity of 30 kg
designed for accelerated picking, order
sequencing, and ful昀椀lment tasks, signi昀椀cantly enhancing storage e昀케ciency.
* Zippy: An ultra-fast Sorting Robot
achieving 100% SKU-level accuracy
in sortation, capable of handling up to
30,000 sorts per hour, ensuring swift
and precise order processing.
* Rapido: Featuring Pick-To-Light technology integrated with proprietary electronic hardware and software, Rapido
excels in high-speed order ful昀椀lment
leveraging advanced technologies such as
AI, robotics, and automation. This helps
to optimise sales logistics, create e昀케cient
distribution models, and enhance inventory
management for our clients.”
“These integrated solutions enable companies to streamline operations, improve
order ful昀椀lment accuracy, reduce lead times,
and ultimately enhance their competitiveness
in the market,” Singh remarks, emphasising
the comprehensive bene昀椀ts of Addverb’s
approach.
Singh reveals their use of digital twin
technology for warehouse automation,
creating virtual replicas of physical layouts.
“Through 3D modelling, customers visualise
proposed solutions in a risk-free digital space.
It enables cost-e昀昀ective experimentation and
real-time monitoring for informed decisions
and resource optimisation.”
To this end, Addverb’s 4D approach (Discover, Design, Deliver, Dedicated Support),
guides the company not only in designing
innovative warehouse automation solutions
but also seamlessly delivering and providing
ongoing support post-deployment.
“E-commerce has signi昀椀cantly trans-
As e-commerce and omnichannel
distribution continue to thrive, the trend
towards picking individual items over
full cases for end customers is gaining
momentum. Consequently, warehouse
and distribution centres, alongside
3PLs, are seeking advanced processes,
technologies, and software to efficiently
support omnichannel distribution amid
evolving delivery options.
operations, delivering exceptional picking
rates and productivity.
* Zesty: Utilising voice-directed picking
technology and indigenous electronic
hardware, Zesty offers hands-free,
paperless order ful昀椀lment solutions for
smart warehouses, enhancing accuracy
and productivity.
* Multi Pro: A shuttle-based AS/RS
designed for multi-deep pallet storage,
adeptly meeting the intensive material
handling demands of modern warehouses, with a robust payload capacity
of up to 1000 kg.
“Our journey from users to creators
in the robotics and warehouse automation
domain enables us to integrate various standalone technologies and products tailored to
our customers’ unique requirements,” Singh
explains. “We devise and implement e昀昀ective
strategies to tackle the major challenges,
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formed how retailers approach logistics and
distribution network strategies, driving a
shift towards agile and adaptable solutions
to meet evolving customer expectations,”
observes Singh. “Staying ahead of these
changes can make all the di昀昀erence.”
According to Singh, retailers seeking
bespoke logistics solutions can rely on
Addverb’s expertise in providing 昀氀exible and
scalable o昀昀erings. “Going beyond traditional
logistics, we seamlessly integrate advanced
IT solutions into our services, fostering
smooth collaboration and communication across the supply chain. This ensures
consistently excellent operations in diverse
retail environments,” he attests.
Singh underscores that partnering with
Addverb grants retailers access to a comprehensive suite of solutions aimed at enhancing
logistical capabilities and driving business
growth. “Our integration of automation solu-
tions isn’t just about streamlining processes;
it’s about revolutionising how businesses
connect digitally with their customers. Our
dedication to innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction positions us
as a trusted partner for retailers navigating
the complexities of modern supply chain
management.”
“On the shop and warehouse floor,
seamless coordination and e昀케cient information 昀氀ow are essential for fully automated
processes,” explains Bansal. “We address
this with our Warehouse Control System
(WCS) which acts as the orchestrator within
a fully automated warehouse.”
“Our WCS facilitates coordinated data
昀氀ow among various subsystems including
OMS, TMS, WMS, and automated material
handling equipment. By integrating these
subsystems, the WCS enables real-time communication and synchronisation, ensuring
smooth operations.”
“The WCS monitors the status and
performance of all systems, making intelligent decisions based on real-time data. This
allows for e昀케cient routing of goods, optimal
resource utilisation, and quick response to
disruptions or demand changes. Moreover,
the WCS supports advanced analytics and
reporting, providing insights to improve
operational e昀케ciency.”
As such, Bansal claims that by using the
WCS as the central orchestrator, they ensure
perfectly coordinated automated processes,
leading to increased productivity, reduced
errors, and enhanced overall performance in
fully automated warehouse environments.
“When managing multiple data-driven
fulfilment centres with diverse WMSs,
e昀昀ective data harmonisation is critical for
operational e昀케ciency,” emphasises Bansal.
“It provides a uni昀椀ed view that enhances
decision-making processes and reduces
errors, ultimately optimising work昀氀ows
and generating cost savings.”
“At Falcon, we implement universal data
schemas to ensure consistent interpretation
of data across all platforms,” asserts Bansal.
“We leverage various integration methods
such as REST APIs and database exchanges
to facilitate seamless communication and
integration between di昀昀erent WMSs. Realtime data synchronisation tools are deployed
to ensure simultaneous updates across
systems, thereby preventing discrepancies
and ensuring data accuracy.”
“Furthermore, we maintain a centralised
data repository as a single source of truth
for uni昀椀ed data access. Continuous monitoring, auditing, and updates are conducted
to maintain compliance and uphold data
accuracy standards,” he concludes.
