XPO Logistics Increases Productivity and Safety in E-Commerce Warehouses with Touchless Machine Vision Scanners

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XPO Logistics has deployed 370 advanced barcode scanners in warehouses across the UK, Spain, France, and the Netherlands. These fixed-mount scanners enhance inventory data reading efficiency, replacing shared handheld devices with a more hygienic option. Following successful pilot programs with major retailers like H&M, the technology aims to boost throughput by over 10% on average, particularly during the holiday season. As Europe's leader in outsourced e-fulfillment, XPO is adapting to increasing online orders accelerated by COVID-19.

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• Deployment of 370 advanced barcode scanners to enhance inventory management.
• Expected throughput increase of over 10% with the new technology.
• Successful pilot programs with major retail customers like H&M.

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GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has deployed 370 state-of-the-art barcode scanners with machine vision in warehouses in the UK, Spain, France and the Netherlands. The fixed-mount, computerized scanners speed the reading of inventory data, while replacing shared, handheld scanners with a more hygienic solution.

XPO selected the Cognex Series 370 technology following pilot programs for major retail customers, such as H&M, with additional trials underway. The scanners are installed in high-volume e-commerce warehouses where workers are managing the holiday surge in order fulfilment.

Richard Cawston, managing director, supply chain – Europe, XPO Logistics, said, “We’re constantly exploring new technologies that can enhance the efficiency and safety of our logistics network. Each time we replace a handheld scanner with a fixed-mount camera, we increase throughput by over 10% on average, and the task transfers from person to person touch-free.”

XPO is the European leader in outsourced e-fulfillment – a fast-growing area of logistics that has been accelerated by the shift to online ordering during COVID-19.

About XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. The company operates as a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets in 30 countries, with 1,499 locations and approximately 97,000 employees. XPO uses its network to help more than 50,000 customers manage their goods most efficiently throughout their supply chains. XPO's corporate headquarters are in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its European headquarters are in Lyon, France. xpo.com

Media Contact
XPO Logistics, Inc.
Joe Checkler
+1-203-423-2098
joe.checkler@xpo.com

FAQ

What new technology has XPO deployed for its warehouses?

XPO has deployed 370 state-of-the-art barcode scanners with machine vision.

How does the new scanning technology benefit XPO?

It enhances efficiency by increasing throughput by over 10% on average.

Which countries are using the new barcode scanners?

The scanners are implemented in warehouses in the UK, Spain, France, and the Netherlands.

What is XPO's role in e-fulfillment?

XPO is the European leader in outsourced e-fulfillment, a sector that has grown due to increased online ordering during COVID-19.