Over the past year at Flavour Warehouse, we’ve expanded our operations and implemented robotics into our logistics system. Right now, we currently have twenty robots that are capable of working 24/7. These robots have helped ease the pressure that’s been affecting our hard-working warehouse employees over the past few months. We’ve heard some positive feedback from our employees, and the implementation of these devices has helped get more deliveries out of the door to our suppliers across the globe!

HOW THEY WORK

The robots we use in our warehouse are part of the Geek+ P800 series. Each robot has a maximum lifting capacity of 1000kg, so they can really keep things moving! The robots work across a permitted grid that’s closed off to people so there’s no chance of an accident occurring.

Each robot is fitted with patented security solutions that meet CE standards to ensure safe human-robot interactions. Plus, each system has high fault tolerance, so if things do go wrong, they’re quick to detect errors.

WHAT THEY DO & HOW THEY HELP

These robots organize and mobilize stock around the warehouse space to ensure that supply is properly rotated and distributed to the insipient orders that come through our system each day. They work in direct service of warehouse operations and help streamline our packaging service line. Because we get a huge number of orders every day, it would be impossible for our current workforce to shift as much stock as we need every day on their own. They prevent our workforce from performing the heaviest, most dangerous tasks.

THE BOTS

We currently have three robots that we like to think are the leaders of our robotic family!

The winning entry of our first public pool on social media to name one of our robots was decided on the 21st of October 2022. So now, NOS-4-A2, will be able to help guide the rest of our robot team for all time!

Another internal contest introduced two more robots to our family, so now SIR-PICKS-A-LOT and Botty McBotface will be able to lead as a triumvirate in our warehouse!

FAQS

Are these robots putting people out of work?

No. These robots work to serve our warehouse employees first and foremost. We purchased these devices to help streamline the processes we already had in place in our warehouse. Since implementing robotics, our workforce has increased, and new job roles have become available in our warehouse and IT teams! Having the robots move to our pickers rather than our pickers move around the warehouse has also increased speed and efficiency!

In what sectors are these robots used?

Nowadays, mobile robots and robot manipulators are used in many sectors of every industry. We at Flavour Warehouse have placed our robots into a grided area of our warehouse that moves and rotates stock daily. At present, we have a team of employees that help maintain these machines and have instructive programs in place that help teach our employees how to maintain these devices. These courses are available to anyone in the company who would like to learn more!

What are the advantages of robotic automation?

Robotic systems provide a multitude of benefits for logistic employees and the consumer. A robot can run non-stop at a defined speed without supervision, which provides us with the opportunity to increase production volumes in perpetuity.  Meaning you can get our products quicker, and in greater volumes.

Another benefit of robotic automation is consistency. Robots run in unison with great accuracy, and this results in improved quality. By allowing robots to handle non-human friendly tasks, we can re-skill our workforce to accomplish more fulfilling work in an environment that’s safer and has consistently higher morale.

We're ecstatic that we can operate a warehouse that eases the pressure put on our employees and builds upour work family too! We hope that our logistic operations will continue to grow as our business continually expands, and that you'll join us on this high-tech journey.