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eCommerce has grown in leaps and bounds these past several years. From mobile commerce, and hyper-personalization, to optimized supply chain management, the skyrocketing consumer demand and the emergence of tech breakthroughs have made leaders pull their best cards and keep up with the competitive business ecosystem.
One of the biggest tech advancements that reshaped the direction of eCommerce, particularly in nano-fulfillment centers, is automation. These small warehouses, typically less than 10,000 square feet, leverage automation to improve the speed and accuracy of the picking, packing, and shipping processes.
The sector’s evolution then and now is night and day. In fact, a survey shows that 80% of warehouses lacked any form of automation back in 2021, and only 5% of warehouses have utilized sophisticated automation and robotics technologies in the last decade. But as the benefits of these game-changing solutions have become more evident, organizations now scour left and right for the most cutting-edge solutions to employ in their warehouses. 1MRobotics, an Israel-based tech company specializing in automated hyperlocal logistics infrastructure, is steps ahead of the game to ensure operational efficiency in the eCommerce industry.
1MRobotics, established in 2021, is a company that develops state-of-the-art technologies to enable more industries and sectors to implement lights-out automation. The team is composed of experienced experts and industry professionals who have worked for distinguished organizations such as Magic Leap, Elbit Systems, Allot Communications, and Bringg, among others. They have a wealth of collective experience from companies in various stages, from the initial stages of establishment to M&A. With diverse backgrounds in enterprise sales, hardware and software development, robotics, and electro-optics, the team brings a range of cross-functional expertise from Israel and other countries.
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The Plug-and-Play Automation Solution
1MRobotics has developed robotic nano-fulfillment centers that are specifically designed to meet the ever-increasing need for fast delivery and to facilitate rapid expansion and optimal unit economics. Currently, most last-mile facilities operate manually and inefficiently, but 1MRobotics aims to provide a “plug-and-play” automation solution for last-mile fulfillment in almost any category, resulting in lower costs and reduced environmental impact.
These systems can be shipped globally in standard shipping containers and are ready to operate immediately upon arrival. The units can be deployed either as standalone facilities within the containers or within any retail facility, providing 1MRobotics with the flexibility to position its units anywhere in the world. By offering full automation and a modular approach, 1MRobotics allows for fast deployment on a global scale while also ensuring a significant reduction in operational costs.
Meet Genesis and Flexsis
1MRobotics currently offers two types of solutions: Genesis, which is a fully automated facility, and Flexsis, which is a collaborative automation solution.
Genesis is a lights-out facility that provides end-to-end automation to a variety of sectors without the need for human intervention. It offers an independent picking and packing process and is well-suited for industries such as retail, CPGs, consumer electronics, beverages, and products that have similar sizes and shapes.
Flexsis, on the other hand, is designed to meet the specific needs of businesses with more extensive and diversified product assortments. It is suitable for a range of industries, including quick commerce, convenience stores, manufacturing lines, distribution centers, and warehouses for picking and packaging. By implementing Flexsis, companies can reduce the number of required employees and streamline their operations.
The company’s innovation offers the potential for on-demand delivery to several industries, benefiting both businesses and their customers or employees. The customers or employees can receive what they require promptly, while the business can become more efficient and profitable. This is all made possible by their hyperlocal infrastructure. As their systems continue to evolve, what is currently considered a high standard will eventually become the standard practice.
