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warehouses to    with smart AI and design


By Gavin Harrison, Sales Director, Element Logic UK


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he intralogistics and warehousing sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation, fuelled by rapidly changing consumer demands, technological advancements and a growing imperative  Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) like AutoStore are a  Utilising a cube-based storage structure, robots operate on an aluminium grid    making optimal use of vertical space and eliminating the need for aisles, allowing warehouses to increase their capacity up to four times without expanding  particularly crucial in smaller, micro  


Robotic piece-picking arms improve   Equipped with machine learning and advanced vision technology, these robots  minimise errors and direct human labour  Any size businesses can use advanced automation systems like ASRS and  (AaaS) allows access to such high-end technology through subscription-based    


16 June 2024 | Automation ASRS in action


In its first year after implementing an AutoStore solution from Element Logic in December 2020, Direct Soccer, the UK’s leading football teamwear supplier, saved £200,000 by reducing workforce, floorspace and labour  which includes seven robots and 16,000 bins, occupies under a quarter of the available floorspace (210m2


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It significantly increased efficiency, with an average of 40 order dispatches per hour – a substantial increase from  Additionally, the new system removed the need for additional staff members and enabled Direct Soccer to achieve 100% fulfilment of in-stock orders for 


Another example is The Hut Group (THG), a leading, vertically-integrated e-commerce technology group based in  fulfilment network, with 16 strategically located warehouses, that ship products  Given the scale of its operations,


which involve handling one million units daily, THG found that automation  and adaptability, THG sought to optimise its operations and maximise the  To achieve this, Element Logic set up 380 robots, 13 conveyor ports and 56 carousel  The grid system contained 10 million units just six weeks post-installation, 


Sustainable warehouse practices Amid escalating environmental concerns and regulatory demands, sustainability  Sustainable warehouses will focus on green practices, such as using energy-  energy sources like solar power, and implementing extensive waste reduction   automation solutions like AutoStore can  environmental impact, by enhancing storage density and reducing the necessity  adopting these sustainable practices, businesses aid in environmental preservation whilst achieving cost reductions through improved energy 


AI-driven innovations AI will play a crucial role in future     technologies will improve all processes, allowing immediate adjustments in response to new challenges or unforeseen  facilitate accurate demand forecasting, predictive maintenance and instantaneous inventory tracking, integrating smoothly  These insights will be instrumental in   


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