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For many businesses, the key to maximising efficiency lies in automation. However, transitioning a brownfield warehouse, one that is already in operation, to an automated system can be a daunting task. With the right strategy and approach, it can be a seamless and rewarding process.

Companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations while maintaining service excellence. One such company, Linkline, embarked on a transformative journey towards automation, and their partnership with Dexory has yielded remarkable results.

We’re in an industry where every minute counts and precision is key. This is why the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a game-changer among logistics businesses.

Warehouses are no longer just places to store goods. They are dynamic hubs where efficiency and precision are crucial, and we can already see the increase in adoption of warehouse robotics and automation as 77% of organisations are serious about automated warehouse systems and mapping a plan to maximise data-driven performance.

The Dexory Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) scans up to 15,000 locations per hour, capturing over 36 TB of data as it autonomously navigates around a warehouse. This data is a mixture of high-resolution images and 3D point cloud information which is used to analyse the barcodes, size and shape of each pallet in a warehouse.

A.P. Moller - Maersk stands as a global leader, yet faced significant challenges during their UK expansions. These challenges included managing multiple warehouse management systems (WMS) and addressing daily operational issues like stock discrepancies and a lack of visibility.

Traditional manual methods are not only time-consuming but also prone to errors, leading to misplaced goods and unnecessary expenditure.

Though technological changes have happened, the reality is that many warehouses still rely heavily on manual labour, and the level of automation varies widely across different industries and regions of the world.

Larger warehouses present new challenges to warehouse managers, particularly with inventory stock taking and operational visibility. To keep track of the higher volume of goods, warehouses now need to audit more pallets per hour and reach racks that can be up to 14 m tall.