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Meet the robots and drones innovative warehouse automation to increase efficiency
For example, one of the DSV automated warehousing in their logistics. The most complex tasks are carried out
solutions streamlines the storage and fulfilment process in a by their professional staff while the simpler, more routine
reliable and robust set-up. The professional warehouse staff processes are left to the automated solutions.
carry out the more complex tasks while specialist robots take
care of the fulfilment processes – collecting items and placing The company’s Senior Vice President EMEA, sees
them in bins – working on a cubic grid. Using the grid makes automation as an important factor in their logistics success
much more efficient use of space as the robots requires just commenting, “DSV’s continued investment in their
25% of the space needed in a warehouse with traditional logistics and warehousing capabilities, positions us to meet
manual storage and fulfilment. our ambitious growth goals.”

What’s more, the energy consumption of the robots is much For retailers of all sizes
lower than you might think. As the robots collect items, lower And even though this kind of solution sounds as if it’s only
bins within the grid or reduce their speed, they generate for the big players, there are automation solutions available
power in much the same way as an electric car. With this for retailers of all sizes. For example, the standardized DSV
circular power usage and generation, the energy required is ecommerce fulfilment service lets smaller retailers share
kept to a minimum. facilities in multiuser warehouses.

And it’s not just fulfilment that is being transformed by This gives retailers the immediate benefits of automation,
automation. When it comes to inventory management, as well as a way to future-proof their operations. They
automated drones are changing work practices. They can be get the flexibility needed to manage the peaks and lows
used to scan and check stock – at heights that would require of online retail, such as Christmas and Black Friday. At
specialist equipment and training if a professional warehouse the same time, the DSV standardized ecommerce services
worker had to undertake the same job. Drones can work 24-7, give them in-built scalability potential. Their share of the
helping businesses manage inventory efficiently and safely. warehouse can grow as their business expands, without
having to invest their capital in new facilities.
Major sports fashion brand relies on automation
One of the retailers already enjoying the benefits of These DSV standardized ecommerce fulfilment services
warehouse automation is a global sneaker and sports are available in a number of different locations. Each
giant. At its 60,000 sqm warehouse facility in Venlo in automated warehouse is fully connected to the DSV
the Netherlands, they use state of the art storage and Warehouse Management System, offering standard

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