Zebra Technologies Expands Symmetry Fulfillment Solution to Increase Productivity with 30% Fewer Robots
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) has expanded its Symmetry Fulfillment solution, introducing new autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and AI-powered technology that increases warehouse productivity while requiring 30% fewer robots. The solution features detachable carts with increased cubic capacity, allowing workers to handle up to 300% more volume and a wider range of product sizes.
The system's Team Intelligence technology coordinates workers with robots in a precise workflow, routing AMRs ahead of pickers to optimize efficiency. The ability to decouple AMRs from carts at key points enables immediate return to picking operations without waiting times. Third-party logistics providers CTL Global Solutions and Encore Fulfillment have selected the solution for deployment in early 2025.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) ha ampliato la sua soluzione Symmetry Fulfillment, introducendo nuovi robot mobili autonomi (AMR) e una tecnologia basata sull'IA che aumenta la produttività del magazzino consentendo di utilizzare il 30% in meno di robot. La soluzione presenta carrelli rimovibili con una capacità cubica aumentata, permettendo ai lavoratori di gestire fino al 300% in più di volume e una gamma più ampia di dimensioni dei prodotti.
La tecnologia di Team Intelligence del sistema coordina i lavoratori con i robot in un flusso di lavoro preciso, instradando gli AMR davanti ai picker per ottimizzare l'efficienza. La possibilità di separare gli AMR dai carrelli in punti chiave consente il ritorno immediato alle operazioni di picking senza tempi di attesa. I fornitori di logistica di terze parti CTL Global Solutions ed Encore Fulfillment hanno scelto la soluzione per essere implementata all'inizio del 2025.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) ha ampliado su solución Symmetry Fulfillment, introduciendo nuevos robots móviles autónomos (AMR) y tecnología impulsada por IA que incrementa la productividad del almacén mientras requiere un 30% menos de robots. La solución cuenta con carritos desmontables con mayor capacidad cúbica, permitiendo a los trabajadores manejar hasta un 300% más de volumen y una gama más amplia de tamaños de productos.
La tecnología de Team Intelligence del sistema coordina a los trabajadores con los robots en un flujo de trabajo preciso, dirigiendo los AMR por delante de los pickers para optimizar la eficiencia. La capacidad de desacoplar los AMR de los carritos en puntos clave permite el regreso inmediato a las operaciones de picking sin tiempos de espera. Los proveedores de logística de terceros CTL Global Solutions y Encore Fulfillment han seleccionado la solución para su implementación a principios de 2025.
지브라 테크놀로지스 (NASDAQ: ZBRA)는 심미적 이행 솔루션을 확장하여 30% 더 적은 로봇으로 창고 생산성을 높이는 새로운 자율 이동 로봇(AMR)과 인공지능(AI) 기반 기술을 도입했습니다. 이 솔루션은 분리 가능한 카트를 특징으로 하여 부피 용량을 늘리고, 직원들이 최대 300% 더 많은 물량과 다양한 제품 크기를 처리할 수 있도록 합니다.
시스템의 팀 인텔리전스 기술은 작업자와 로봇을 정밀한 워크플로우로 조정하여, 피커보다 AMR을 앞서도록 하여 효율성을 최적화합니다. AMR을 주요 지점에서 카트와 분리할 수 있는 능력은 대기 시간 없이 즉각적으로 피킹 작업으로 돌아갈 수 있게 해줍니다. 제3자 물류 제공업체인 CTL 글로벌 솔루션과 앙코르 이행은 2025년 초에 배포하기 위해 이 솔루션을 선택했습니다.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) a élargi sa solution Symmetry Fulfillment, introduisant de nouveaux robots mobiles autonomes (AMR) et une technologie alimentée par IA qui augmente la productivité des entrepôts tout en nécessitant 30% de robots en moins. La solution comprend des chariots détachables avec une capacité cubic augmentée, permettant aux travailleurs de gérer jusqu'à 300% de volume supplémentaire et une plus large gamme de tailles de produits.
La technologie de Team Intelligence du système coordonne les travailleurs avec les robots dans un flux de travail précis, dirigeant les AMR devant les pickers pour optimiser l'efficacité. La capacité de découpler les AMR des chariots à des points clés permet un retour immédiat aux opérations de picking sans temps d'attente. Les fournisseurs logistiques tiers CTL Global Solutions et Encore Fulfillment ont choisi la solution pour une mise en œuvre prévue début 2025.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) hat die Symmetry Fulfillment-Lösung erweitert und neue autonom arbeitende mobile Roboter (AMRs) sowie KI-gestützte Technologien eingeführt, die die Lagerproduktivität steigern und dabei 30% weniger Roboter benötigen. Die Lösung umfasst abnehmbare Wagen mit erhöhter Kubikfähigkeit, die es den Mitarbeitern ermöglichen, bis zu 300% mehr Volumen und eine breitere Palette von Produktgrößen zu bewältigen.
Die Team Intelligence-Technologie des Systems koordiniert Mitarbeiter und Roboter in einem präzisen Arbeitsablauf, indem sie AMRs vor die Pickern leitet, um die Effizienz zu optimieren. Die Möglichkeit, AMRs an Schlüsselstellen von Wagen zu trennen, ermöglicht eine sofortige Rückkehr zu den Picking-Operationen ohne Wartezeiten. Die Drittanbieter-Logistikunternehmen CTL Global Solutions und Encore Fulfillment haben die Lösung für eine Implementierung Anfang 2025 ausgewählt.
- New solution enables handling 300% more volume with detachable carts
- Reduces required number of robots by 30%, lowering operational costs
- AI-powered Team Intelligence improves throughput and efficiency
- Secured contracts with CTL and Encore for 2025 deployment
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This technological advancement represents a pivotal shift in warehouse automation economics. The 30% reduction in required robots directly translates to significant CAPEX savings for warehouse operators, potentially reducing initial investment requirements by millions of dollars for large-scale operations.
The solution's unique value proposition lies in three key innovations:
- Detachable cart system enabling 300% more volume handling, optimizing capital utilization
- AI-powered Team Intelligence for predictive robot positioning, minimizing idle time
- Integration of WES with robot fleet management, reducing system complexity and maintenance costs
From a competitive standpoint, this development positions Zebra advantageously against major players like Locus Robotics and 6 River Systems. The early adoption by established 3PLs CTL and Encore signals strong market validation and potential industry-wide adoption.
The technology's ability to optimize both human and robot resources addresses a critical industry challenge, particularly relevant as warehouse operators face persistent labor shortages and pressure to improve operational efficiency. The AI-driven coordination system represents a significant advancement over traditional robot-assisted picking solutions, potentially establishing new industry standards for warehouse automation efficiency.
The operational impact of this solution extends beyond mere robot reduction. The system's architecture fundamentally transforms traditional picking workflows through:
- Strategic decoupling points that eliminate traditional bottlenecks at induction and packout stations
- Enhanced pick density optimization that maximizes throughput per square foot
- Intelligent workload distribution that reduces picker walking time and fatigue
With warehouse automation adoption accelerating - as evidenced by the 70% of decision-makers planning AMR implementation - this solution addresses critical operational pain points. The system's ability to handle varied product sizes while maintaining efficiency positions it as a versatile solution for diverse warehouse environments.
The implementation model, validated by CTL and Encore, demonstrates scalability across different operation sizes. This flexibility, combined with the reduced robot fleet requirement, makes advanced automation more accessible to mid-sized operators who previously found such systems cost-prohibitive.
3PLs including CTL and Encore are using solution to unlock fulfillment potential for their warehouse operations with advanced collaborative robotics-assisted picking technology
Using the new Zebra Symmetry Connect Fulfillment AMR, the solution enables frontline workers to load and unload orders to and from carts without requiring the AMR to remain permanently attached to each cart. This increases utilization and reduces the number of AMRs required in the fulfillment system. Fueled by Team Intelligence, this solution enables workers – also referred to as pickers – to pick more items in less time by coordinating each picker with a team of robots in a precise, directed workflow. This innovative approach improves throughput and empowers operational decision-making in fulfillment workflows.
“The Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment solution is designed to help warehouse operations maximize the benefits of AMR-assisted picking to reduce costs and boost productivity,” said Matthew Wicks, Vice President and General Manager, Robotics Automation, Zebra Technologies. “We are excited to bring intelligent automation to our warehouse customers to help ensure every movement is purposeful, every task is completed with precision, and throughput reaches its peak as this solution helps them optimize their labor and robotics resources.”
Team Intelligence improves throughput by routing robots ahead of pickers, so the right AMR is always where it needs to be when a picker arrives. Using detachable carts with increased cubic capacity allows pickers to handle a wider range of product sizes and up to
Some of the Zebra customers who are using Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment to increase picking efficiency within their warehouse operations include CTL Global Solutions and Encore Fulfillment. These third-party logistics providers have selected the solution over other companies’ pick-assist fulfillment technology and are deploying it in early 2025.
“Having an efficient, cost-effective robotics solution is crucial for our operations,” said Alex O’Dell, Senior Vice President, Integrated Operations, CTL. “We believe the Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment solution will transform our workflows with its innovative AMR technology, which will allow us to achieve optimal efficiency with fewer robots. It will also free up resources and reduce costs, enhancing productivity and increasing profitability.”
“Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment with Team Intelligence removes the guesswork by integrating Zebra AMRs with robust, lightweight mobile computers and data-capture devices, enabling a fully directed workflow,” said Kyle Thompson, Co-founder, Encore. “We are eager to fully implement this innovative approach, combining frontline workers and robots in a streamlined partnership to significantly reduce our costs while enhancing throughput, accuracy, and performance.”
Powered by AI for sequencing and allocating work, Team Intelligence is designed to improve AMR-assisted picking through intelligently planned order-picking paths. This eliminates the time pickers waste trying to find the right robots and minimizes the time robots spend waiting for pickers to find them. As noted in Zebra’s Warehouse Vision Study, almost
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment utilizes new Zebra Connect Fulfillment AMRs, wearable technologies, software, and analytics to increase productivity and reduce costs in warehouse operations.
- This AI-powered solution delivers higher productivity with fewer robots, helping warehouse operations managers maximize labor and robotic resources.
- With Team Intelligence, this solution improves throughput, reduces cost, and enables operational decision-making in fulfillment workflows.
- Third-party logistics providers, Encore and CTL will fully implement the solution to improve their order fulfillment and frontline productivity. Hear more about each company's plans on Zebra’s latest podcast episodes with Encore and CTL leaders.
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