Enhancing Warehouse Intralogistics Automation:

The Application of Robotic Mixed
Case Depalletizing

In the ever-evolving landscape of warehouse automation, mixed case depalletizing has emerged as a critical component in streamlining workflow, maximizing ROI, and enhancing worker safety. As fulfillment centers embrace advanced AMR, ASRS and Goods to Operator technologies the demand for efficient, automated depalletizing solutions has skyrocketed for receiving and replenishment.

Robotic Mixed Case Depalletizing is Driven by Inbound Mixed Case Pallets!

  • Shipping mixed case pallet loads is the wave of the future because it dramatically improves the time to load and unload inventory on the shipping and receiving dock while moderately improving truck cubing and reducing case damage from fluid loaded trailers.
  • Robotic depalletizing also eliminates a tremendous amount of repetitive, hazardous work for associates while delivering intelligently profiled and constructed pallets to better suit the workflow at the destination facility and eliminate additional handling steps.
Mixed and uniform robotic case depalletizing is the gateway step to completely automating receiving and replenishment processes. By adding a scan tunnel with an ABOT robotic box opener and decant, this system becomes one of the most highly valued and integral automation systems in distribution and logistics.

Why is There Increasing Demand for Mixed Case Depalletizing?

Several factors are driving the increased adoption of automated mixed case depalletizing:
  • Proliferation of SKU’s and GTIN Items:
    The variety of offerings across each category has exponentially increased, thereby increasing the number of mixed pallets in distribution networks.
  • Efficient Inventory Management:
    Retailers replenish by POS (Point of Sale) demand at an item level. This drives the creation of mixed case pallets and multi-SKU totes (with split case items) to replenishment retail shelves and ecommerce fulfillment centers, saving on cost of inventory.
  • Improved Workflow Efficiency:
    Automated systems ensure that boxes are rapidly and accurately depalletized, maintaining a steady flow of inventory to downstream processes.
  • Enhanced ROI:
    By reducing labor costs, improving efficiency, and minimizing errors, automated systems deliver a higher return on investment.
  • Ergonomic Safety:
    Eliminating the need for manual depalletizing significantly reduces the risk of repetitive motion injuries, enhancing worker safety and retention.
    • Safety Regulations: Stricter workplace safety standards encourage the adoption of ergonomic solutions.
  • Scalability:
    Automated depalletizing systems can be easily scaled to meet the growing demands of complex supply chain operations on receiving docks.
    • E-commerce & Omni-Channel Fulfillment Boom: The ongoing rise in online shopping necessitates handling a wider variety of products and package types managed at the item level and case level.

Robotic Mixed Case Palletizing Applications & System Integration Logic:

  • Automated Package Identification Scan Systems:
    Automated Package Identification (PID) scan systems further enhance the efficiency of the receiving process by:
    • Automating Receiving: Reducing manual intervention and ensuring accurate tracking of incoming inventory.
    • Reducing Errors: Minimizing human error and ensuring seamless integration with automated storage and retrieval systems AMR and ASRS.
  • Seamless Integration with New and Existing Automated Systems
    • Feeds Automated Box Opening: Directly supplies diverse inventory to ABOT (Automated Box Opening Technology) systems.
    • Completes Automation Induction into AMR and ASRS: Enhances the efficiency of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS).
    • Optimizes G2O Fulfillment: Essential for Goods-to-Operator (G2O) systems, ensuring continuous inventory flow.
  • End-to-End Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction.
    • Increased Depalletizing Rates: Substantially boosts throughput compared to manual operations.
    • Space Optimization: Reduces the footprint required for receiving inventory.
    • FTE Reduction: Minimizes the number of full-time employees needed for depalletizing tasks that have low worker satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Improved Workplace Safety and Employee Satisfaction
    • Ergonomic Risk Mitigation: Eliminates repetitive motion injuries associated with manual depalletizing.
    • Better Operator Retention: By removing physically demanding tasks, job satisfaction and retention rates improve.
    • Labor Shortages: Difficulties in recruiting and retaining warehouse workers push for automation.

The Technology Required for Mixed Case Depalletizing

By integrating mixed case depalletizing into your warehouse automation strategy, you’re not just optimizing current operations—you’re future-proofing your facility for the next wave of intralogistics innovation.

ADVANCED END OF ARM TOOLS (EOAT)

The key to successful mixed case depalletizing lies in sophisticated End of Arm Tools:
  • Six Axis Robots with Versatile Articulation:
    Capable of handling non-uniform pallets with various packaging types and colors (vision systems).
  • Precision Grasping - EOAT:
    Adapts to different box sizes and shapes for secure handling.

CUTTING-EDGE VISION AND PERCEPTION SOFTWARE

DAC Robotics leads the industry with its state-of-the-art perception software:
  • Multi-Level Pallet Analysis:
    Accurately perceives differences in size, elevation, and priority of boxes.
  • Real-Time Decision Making:
    Determines the optimal sequence for depalletizing mixed cases by shape, size and location on pallet.

Innovation leadership
in Warehouse Automation.

The evolution of distribution…

Quick Links

Location

DAC Robotics 10949 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, TX

Contact Us

  • Phone: 512-528-9501
  • Email: MHSales@DACrobotics.com

Social Links

Youtube Linkedin
2024 Abot. All rights reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Legal Disclaimer