Listen "Ep 369: Tech helping sorting centre operations"
Episode Synopsis
Parcel volumes are fluctuating, there's downward pressure on parcel pricing, and staff retention is increasingly important in warehouses and sorting centres. Dirk Van Lammeren, Chief Commercial Officer at Prime Vision, shares how robotic sorting solutions enhance sorting centre operations. We cover: The major challenges facing sorting and warehousing Planning and organising challenges in warehouse operations Investment considerations when planning sorting centres Capacity and the pressure on pricing Striking a balance between investment and looking for efficiencies Growing industry focus on employee wellbeing Role of warehouse tech in attracting and retaining staff Shift from automating to reduce staff, to automating to help retain staff Example of technology improving working conditions for staff Robotic sorting - using autonomous machines to assist workers Fully autonomous vehicles requiring no navigational assistance Integrating robots with sorting systems (e.g. belts and chutes) How robotic sorting can help with flexibility and volume Improving throughput Flexibility of robotic sorting, including moving sites Worker safety in sorting centres How staff interact with their robotic co-workers
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