6 River Systems Advances Tech to Maximize Warehouse Fulfillment Operations
September 27 2022 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
The wall-to-wall fulfillment solution has the
highest configurability on the market to increase productivity and
flexibility
6 River Systems (6RS), part of leading global commerce company
Shopify Inc. (NYSE: SHOP), today announced new features for its
wall-to-wall fulfillment solution that enhances productivity and
flexibility for warehouse operators. Integrated with 6RS’
SaaS-based Fulfillment Execution System and autonomous mobile robot
(AMR), Chuck, these new features position the company as the most
configurable warehouse automation solution provider on the market.
6RS provides the tools and insights needed to maximize operations
as fulfillment speed becomes a competitive differentiator for
warehouse operators and the merchants they serve.
The new functionality of 6RS’ wall-to-wall fulfillment solution
supports customers’ changing operational needs. According to
Insider Intelligence, e-commerce sales will continue to grow by
double digits in 2023, and Forrester predicts that B2B e-commerce
sales will account for 24% of total B2B sales by 2027. As a result
of this growth, warehouse operators across market segments are
seeking adaptable automation technologies that support the
workforce, increase margins and drive throughput.
“Fulfillment can no longer be an afterthought as warehouses
adapt to rising demand, labor costs and faster SLAs. Our customers
need smart, interconnected solutions that integrate with existing
infrastructure,” said Rylan Hamilton, co-founder and CEO, 6 River
Systems. “Through both hardware and software, the improvements we
made to our system empower warehouse operators to increase
efficiency, stabilize labor and support continuous growth.”
High Priority Chuck Decrease pick cycle times and
increase SLA attainment on priority orders
6RS is committed to helping our customers meet the KPIs that are
most important to them- whether that is to deliver their customers’
orders next-day or to expedite specific jobs. To ensure the most
important work is done first and SLAs are met, 6RS has created the
High Priority Chuck, a system-guided way to direct associates to
Chucks with priority tasks. Delivered to customers through a
software update, enabling High Priority Chuck is easy and fast to
start using. When active, visual indicators like flashing blue LEDs
on Chuck and notifications in The Bridge signal prioritization.
These visual cues can decrease pick cycle times and increase SLA
attainment.
Universal Terminal Ease associate training with a common
user interface
6RS customers are seeking ways to increase the productivity and
flexibility of their warehouse operations. The new Universal
Terminal expands 6RS’ wall-to-wall solution by incorporating
packout and sortation workflows into a single device. It
incorporates a touchscreen with 6RS’ common user interface to make
training fast and easy. This modern interface also allows managers
to move associates between workflows with minimal cross-training,
increasing the flexibility of the existing workforce to meet
shifting bottlenecks. The unit is universally mountable with
adjustable height, making it ergonomically friendly while freeing
critical benchtop space.
Work Areas Increase operational flexibility across
multiple physical areas from single point of control
Customers who are expanding their warehouses up or out to
support the increased demand for throughput need a solution that
allows for expansion and flexibility. The new Work Areas feature
allows warehouses to have multiple defined and independent areas of
work running on one 6RS environment. Work Areas can be multiple
warehouse mezzanines on top of one another (vertical) or separate
operating areas on the same level (horizontal), allowing for
further expansion and customization. This feature enables 6RS to
fully support multi-floor and multi-workspace fulfillment centers
with a single, consolidated view of the entire warehouse.
Chuck Accessories Improve operational efficiency,
flexibility and safety
Chuck is the most configurable AMR on the market today because
it accommodates many product and tote sizes, has configurable
height shelves to meet picking needs, and has numerous accessories
to increase associate productivity. 6RS also developed a Workspace
Tray to make tasks like splitting cases and counting small pieces
easier and faster. Lastly, Chucks have added a vertical and
European ladder mount so associates can carry ladders with them to
reach SKUs located higher on the racks. These Chuck accessories
make associates more productive and efficient, increase flexibility
and improve associate satisfaction and safety.
"Through our relationship, 6RS has been an engaged partner,
focused on developing the best hardware and software solution for
Parker. We have completely overhauled our operation and now we have
associates that are more productive and far more safe," said
Brandon Hetrick, Plant Manager, Parker Hannifin.
About 6 River Systems Founded in Waltham, Mass. in 2015,
6 River Systems, LLC, is a leading wall-to-wall fulfillment
solutions provider and part of global commerce company Shopify Inc.
The company strives to make warehouses more efficient with
flexible, human-first and innovative products that deliver
immediate value. The 6RS solution, including its autonomous mobile
robot Chuck, is the most configurable warehouse fulfillment
solution on the market. The company operates in more than 100
facilities in the U.S., Canada and Europe, fulfilling millions of
units each week for companies including GXO, Tagg Logistics, Crocs,
DHL, and Office Depot. To learn more about 6RS, please visit
www.6river.com.
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