Empower operational Efficiency through Hikrobot E-Commerce Solutions
With the rapid increase of volume, the e-commerce/retail industry require the high demand for rapid delivery. The traditional logistics and warehousing methods have become overwhelmed. In order to cope with the logistics pressure brought by events such as black Friday and double eleven festival, companies urgently need stable and reliable intelligent systems to release manpower.
Hikrobot’s ecommerce solutions are designed to transform the way online retailers manage their logistics and supply chain operations. Their Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and intelligent logistics solutions address key challenges faced by ecommerce businesses, including:
Rapid Fulfillment: Hikrobot’s AMRs enable fast and accurate order fulfillment, reducing delivery times and improving customer satisfaction.
Labour Shortages: By automating repetitive tasks, Hikrobot’s solutions help ecommerce businesses overcome labour shortages and optimize workforce productivity.
Inventory Management: Hikrobot’s intelligent logistics solutions provide real-time inventory tracking, ensuring accurate stock levels and minimizing errors.
Scalability: Hikrobot’s modular solutions allow ecommerce businesses to easily scale their operations up or down to meet changing demand.
Some of the specific ecommerce solutions offered by Hikrobot include:
Goods-to-Person Picking: AMRs retrieve and deliver items to operators, minimizing unnecessary movement.
Automated Order Consolidation: Robots efficiently sort and group orders to streamline fulfillment.
Dynamic Rack Placement: Algorithms position high-demand SKUs in optimal zones.
Operational Challenges:
Large fluctuation in business volume: In peak, a large volume of highly time-sensitive orders needs to be handled
Large storage capacity: It is necessary to take high-density storage and high-efficiency picking into account to reduce logistics costs.
Low fault tolerance: Large volume and low fault tolerance, accompanied by diverse storages and high requirements for time limit.
High flexibility: High requirements for flexibility to support flexible expansion and quick replication according to business changes.
Solution Overview: Aimed at unmanned handling, informatization of inventory management and high efficiency of picking, Hikrobot solution integrates robots, AI and the Internet of Things, facilitating goods inbound, sorting and collection with the help of RCS and IWMS, to improve operational efficiency and the level of automation.
Solution Components:
LMR: Hikrobot’s Latent Mobile Robot (LMR) is a game-changer for environments where space is limited. Its unique design allows it to slide underneath shelves, pallets, and other carriers, lift them, and transport them with ease. This eliminates the need for bulky lifting equipment and opens up valuable floor space. Hikrobot’s LMR is part of their comprehensive portfolio of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), designed to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve safety.
Key Features:
- Optimized Motion Performance: LMR has enhanced safety protection and optimized motion performance.
- Flexible Navigation: 2D code or SLAM navigation options.
- Payload Capacity: Up to 1500kg.
- Safety Protections: Laser obstacle avoidance, sound-light alarm, and bumper strip.
FMR: Hikrobot’s Forklift Mobile Robot (FMR) is very important component for warehouse automation! These robots are designed to handle standard bins and pallets with ease, using advanced laser SLAM navigation and vision technology for precise movement and obstacle avoidance.
Key Features:
- High Payload Capacity: Models range from 300kg to 3000kg, catering to diverse operational needs
- Advanced Navigation: Utilizes laser SLAM and vision navigation for accurate positioning (±5mm)
- Flexibility: Adaptable to various warehouse environments and material handling requirements
- Safety: Includes comprehensive safety mechanisms like collision avoidance and emergency stop functions
- Efficiency: Boosts productivity and reduces labor costs with automated material handling
Popular Models:
- F3-1500: Handles up to 1500kg, ideal for large warehouses and manufacturing
- F4-1000C: Compact and powerful, perfect for smaller warehouses or lighter loads
- F1-300T: Versatile and agile, suitable for light-duty tasks and confined spaces
Hikrobot’s FMR series is designed to streamline your logistics and material handling processes, improving productivity and safety.
CTU: Hikrobot’s Carton Transfer Unit (CTU) is an automated, unmanned picking and handling robot designed to optimize warehouse operations. It can transfer multiple goods simultaneously, improving picking efficiency and storage capacity.
Key Features:
Flexibility & Accuracy: Strong compatibility and adaptability to various warehouse environments
High Storage Capacity: Super-high pickup and double-stretch pickup capabilities Flexible Cargo Selection: Efficiently handles diverse cargo types and sizes Cargo Inspection: Ensures accurate and secure cargo handling
The CTU is part of Hikrobot’s comprehensive portfolio of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), designed to streamline logistics and material handling processes in various industries, including e-commerce, manufacturing, and consumer electronics.
iWMS1000: The iWMS1000 is a smart warehouse management system designed to optimize warehouse operations and logistics. It’s a comprehensive solution that integrates various technologies, including:
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs): Hikrobot’s AMRs, such as the LMR, FMR, and CTU, work seamlessly with the iWMS1000 to automate tasks like material handling and inventory management.
Real-time Inventory Tracking: The system provides real-time updates on inventory levels, enabling accurate stock management and minimizing errors.
Intelligent Routing: The iWMS1000 optimizes routes for AMRs, reducing travel time and increasing productivity.
Data Analytics: The system provides valuable insights into warehouse operations, helping businesses make informed decisions.
By integrating with Hikrobot’s AMRs and other technologies, the iWMS1000 creates a smart, efficient, and agile warehouse ecosystem.
Solution Advantages
- Goods-to-person mode can improve operational accuracy and picking efficiency
- Order breakdown and consolidation can improve sorting efficiency
- Support different kinds of strategies and flexible strategy switch
- Intelligent SKU velocity algorithm supports dynamic allocation of racks
Application Case
Hikrobot’s solutions have been successfully implemented by various ecommerce businesses, including Superdry, which saw significant improvements in inventory accuracy, productivity, and order processing times.
Background
Superdry is an iconic, global fashion brand operating through 768 store locations in 65 countries. Maintaining product availability, keeping efficient fulfillment, and processing the returns rapidly are essential for ensuring the best customer experiences. To support future growth, deliver accurate and efficient picking, Superdry introduced Hikrobot intelligent mobile robots.
Solution
Superdry introduced 46 robots into the Burton-upon Trent DC and 20 robots in European DC for order picking and returns handling. Meanwhile, combination of PTL and indicator light ensured the accuracy of order fulfillment.
Customer Benefit
Significantly improved work efficiency
Return processing speed tripled from 100 units per hour to 300-350 units, picking efficiency doubled from 90 units per hour to 180 units
Higher inventory utilization for returns
99% of returns can be processed and re-dispatched within 24 hours
Better operation accuracy
Operation accuracy is up to 99.9%
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