DHL Supply Chain is planning an investment of $300 million in 2019 to modernise 60% of its North American warehouses with Internet of Things sensors and robots. The logistics division of DHL will also utilise robotic process automation and software to try decrease workflow interruptions. The funding will see the number of its facilities using the technology rise from 85 currently to 350 of its 430 operating locations. No company or vendor has been chosen to supply the robots, though DHL confirmed it is in discussions with potential options. The new warehouse additions will work with humans, largely in unit-picking operations.
DHL Supply Chain is planning an investment of $300m in 2019 to modernise 60% of its North American warehouses with Internet of Things sensors and robots. The logistics division of DHL will also utilise robotic process automation and software to try decrease workflow interruptions. The funding will see the number of its facilities using the technology rise from 85 currently to 350 of its 430 operating locations. No company or vendor has been chosen to supply the robots, though DHL confirmed it is in discussions with potential options. The new warehouse additions will work with humans, largely in unit-picking operations.