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XPO Logistics to Use 5,000 Robots in Warehouses

10/22/2018 11:26:58 AM

XPO Logistics said it plans to deploy 5,000 robots to work with humans in the company’s warehouses and distribution centers in North America, the United Kingdom and eight countries in Europe.

The machines will be used to supplement XPO’s existing workforce and support future growth, according to a statement released by the company on Oct. 3.

“We’ve developed our logistics technology to integrate with the latest intelligent automation,” CEO Brad Jacobs said. “This allows us to dramatically improve fulfillment time and cut costs.”

XPO will partner with Singapore-based robotics manufacturer GreyOrange Pte. Ltd. to deploy the material-handling robots and will act as the exclusive logistics provider for use of the robots in regions where XPO operates.

Jacobs said the autonomous robots are part of a planned $450 million investment by XPO Logistics in technology this year.

“The addition of 5,000 collaborative robots will make our logistics operations safer and more productive in picking, packing and sortation,” Jacobs explained. “These are important benefits for our customers, particularly in the e-commerce and omnichannel retail sectors where order speed and accuracy are essential ways to compete.”

Brad Jacobs

Jacobs

Each robot is capable of moving a storage rack that weighs as much as 3,500 pounds and bringing it to a work station where a worker fulfills up to 48 orders simultaneously.

Founded in 2011, GreyOrange recently established its U.S. headquarters in Atlanta and opened a research and development office in Boston. In August, the company also hired Chris Barber, a former head of southern operations for Honeywell Intelligrated, to serve as regional CEO of North America. The company said it will begin manufacturing robots in the U.S. in 2019.

“I see a massive opportunity in the U.S. to make robots widespread in the workplace,” Barber said following his appointment.

Last month, GreyOrange raised $140 million in venture capital to fund further development of industrial automation systems. In addition to the U.S., GreyOrange has offices in Asia, India, Japan and Germany.

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