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Locus Robotics Expands Partnership with DHL Supply Chain

Organization: Locus Robotics
Country: United States
State: MA
Website: www.locusrobotics.com
Year Founded: 2014
Number of Employees: 51-200

Expansion with DHL is a direct result of Locus Robotics' proven approach.

Description:
Locus Robotics and DHL Supply Chain expanded their partnership to include 10 new deployments of the LocusBots autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) across U.S. locations throughout the rest of 2020. With the agreement, DHL Supply Chain, part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, will have 1,000 LocusBots supporting 12 DHL sites in North America.

The two companies initially partnered in 2017 to pilot the LocusBots to support associates in piece-picking order fulfi llment in warehouses. The AMRs navigate autonomously within a warehouse to quickly locate and transport pick items to associates. The robots can support a range of picking strategies, helping to reduce time spent on routine or physically demanding tasks, reducing manual errors and increasing productivity for customers.

Analysis:
Out of all of its customers, which include Boots, GEODIS, Port Logistics, Radial, Verst Logistics and many others, the DHL Supply Chain partnership has proven Locus’ approach to logistics robotics the most. DHL has piloted many of Locus’ competitors. In fact, the entrance to DHL’s Innovation Center in Chicago prominently displays the logos of the many logistics automation companies it has worked with over the years.

DHL Supply Chain announced in 2018 a multi-year plan to invest $300 million in emerging technologies in its North American operations. Locus has capitalized on this opportunity. DHL’s initial implementation of the LocusBots within the life sciences and retail sectors saw increases in fulfillment productivity of up to 80%. This new expansion is a direct result of proven customer success.

Earlier in 2020, Locus surpassed its 100 millionth pick with its LocusBots. And the pick happened at a DHL Supply Chain fulfi llment facility in Hanover, Pa. - Steve Crowe

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