Locus Robotics grows DHL Supply Chain partnership

In 2018, shipping giant DHL’s North American wing announced plans to invest $300 million in robotics and automation. And this week it has committed to deploying 1,000 Locus Robotics LocusBots across 12 sites.

In 2017, the two piloted the LocusBots solution to support associates in piece picking order fulfilment in warehouses.

"The agreement with Locus Robotics further enables us to bring productivity-enhancing technology to our customers quickly, so they are well-positioned to capitalise on new and emerging opportunities," says Jim Gehr, President, Retail at DHL Supply Chain North America.

The initial implementation of the Locus solution within the life sciences and retail sectors was “a tremendous success,” he adds. The company saw increases in fulfilment productivity of up to 80% in selected customer operations.

“We now see an opportunity to extend the benefits of utilising their highly flexible AMR solution at scale for customers across multiple sectors. We look forward to continuing to work with Locus to drive productivity, support capacity growth and deliver continuous improvement within our customers' supply chains nationwide."

Rick Faulk, CEO, Locus Robotics, which raised a $26 million Series C in April of last year, comments: "We've already identified the sites in question and expect deployment in 2020 to support volume for peak season.”

“What is particularly gratifying about this expansion is that the DHL decision was based on observed successes in their early facilities. We continue to see customers expanding their relationships as they prove out our solution."