John Lewis & Partners notches up a mobile robotics automation first with Locus AMRs DC roll-out

Locus Robotics has announced a partnership with John Lewis & Partners following deployment of its Locus AMRs at the retailer’s distribution centre in Milton Keynes.

This represents the first deployment of mobile robotics automation at John Lewis, which reports a 50% increase in its picking rates.

The LocusBots collaborate with partners at the site to improve productivity and efficiency in order fulfilment, while also eliminating unproductive walking time and the need to push heavy carts or lift items.

The robotic fleet is helping John Lewis achieve greater throughput and accuracy as it scales up its e-commerce operations to meet rising customer demand.

"We are delighted to be working with John Lewis as they embark on their robotics journey at their Fenny Lock distribution and fulfilment centre," says Rick Faulk, CEO at Locus Robotics.

"Our LocusBots have proven their value time and again by enabling warehouses to easily double or triple productivity. We look forward to helping John Lewis leverage our cutting-edge robotics solution to enhance operations and ensure a positive customer experience." 

"Locus stood out to us for their proven technology and their experience deploying in some of the world's most innovative facilities," says John Munnelly, Distribution Director at John Lewis.

"The Locus solution has provided the performance levels and reliability we need to keep up with the increasing focus on efficiency and in support of our customer service standards."