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Strategic Partnership Drives Automation Innovation

Posted on 13 February, 202529 July, 2025 by David Priestman

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is leveraging SEER Robotics’ technology to transform its logistics and production processes through a strategic partnership. With a strong presence in energy efficiency and automation, Schneider Electric continues to push the envelope in smart manufacturing by integrating intelligent robots and advanced logistics management systems into its global operations.

Schneider Electric: A Pioneer in Smart Manufacturing

Schneider Electric’s commitment to innovation has earned several of its global production facilities the prestigious title of “Lighthouse Factories,” which are recognized as the benchmarks of the industry. These factories stand as a testament to Schneider Electric’s unwavering dedication to advancing automation and smart manufacturing.

But the journey to becoming an industry leader doesn’t end with technology—it’s about how they leverage that technology to improve operational efficiency and safety across their operations. That’s where SEER Robotics enters the picture, providing vital support in optimizing logistics and warehouse automation.

Driving the Future of Logistics

Since 2021, Schneider Electric has been gradually introducing SEER Robotics’ smart logistics solutions into its core factories in Shanghai, Wuxi, and beyond. These solutions are designed to optimize production workflows, drive efficiency, and reduce operational costs, ensuring that the company maintains its competitive edge.

In 2024, Schneider Electric took another significant step forward by partnering with SEER Robotics at its U.S. manufacturing site in Tennessee. The collaboration introduced SEER Robotics’ Laser SLAM-powered intelligent forklifts and the M4 Smart Logistics Management System to optimize warehouse operations. These technologies are enabling Schneider Electric to streamline its warehouse processes, reduce manual labor, and enhance overall productivity—empowering them to maintain a smooth flow from semi-finished product lines to storage.

Smart Solutions for a Smarter Future

Here’s a look at the key benefits of this smart logistics solution:

1. Laser SLAM Navigation for Greater Flexibility

SEER Robotics’ forklifts are equipped with Laser SLAM navigation technology, which ensures that they can operate in diverse and dynamic factory environments without the need for extensive site modifications. These autonomous forklifts boast an impressive repeat positioning accuracy of up to ±5mm, allowing them to perform precise tasks, such as moving goods across the factory floor, with ease.

2. Enhanced Safety with Refined Obstacle Avoidance

Safety is paramount when it comes to human-robot interaction. At Schneider Electric’s U.S. site, where smart forklifts frequently interact with human-operated ones, SEER Robotics’ system takes safety to the next level. The obstacle avoidance system was specifically optimized to meet the challenges of the warehouse environment, improving the accuracy of obstacle detection and ensuring that both workers and robots can operate safely side by side.

3. Interconnected Systems for Efficient Operations

The M4 Smart Logistics Management System integrates fleet management, task management, and warehouse management into a seamless, all-in-one solution. By linking the intelligent forklifts with the roller production lines, it ensures real-time coordination and boosts operational efficiency across the entire factory floor. This level of interconnectivity is transforming how Schneider Electric manages its production processes.

4. Adaptive Solutions for Non-Standard Applications

Industrial environments often come with unique challenges that require tailored solutions. SEER Robotics meets this challenge with standardized products that can be quickly adapted to different operational needs. At Schneider Electric’s U.S. facility, the forklift’s routing system was dynamically adjusted to optimize the movement of goods. Additionally, special attachments were added to pallets to allow seamless integration with robots and other smart devices, ensuring maximum efficiency across operations.

A Vision for the Future of Smart Logistics

This collaboration between SEER Robotics and Schneider Electric is more than just a technological integration. It’s a vision for the future of smart logistics. With advanced robotics and intelligent systems working in harmony, Schneider Electric is setting the stage for a new era of manufacturing that is efficient, safe, and adaptable to the evolving needs of the industry.

As more companies look to integrate smart solutions into their operations, Schneider Electric’s approach—backed by SEER Robotics’ innovations—demonstrates how technology is helping businesses not only meet today’s challenges but also prepare for the future.

Partnership for global supply chain network solutions

Posted on 13 September, 202429 July, 2025 by Will Priestman

Nulogy and Kinaxis have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at developing innovative solutions for global supply chain networks within brand manufacturing. This collaboration is set to accelerate the performance of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and life science brands by enhancing digital transformation across their supply chains, leading to optimized costs, service, and revenue.

By integrating Kinaxis’ supply chain orchestration expertise with Nulogy’s external manufacturing collaboration platform, the partnership will empower customers to seamlessly share forecasts and order details with suppliers while accessing real-time inventory and capacity information. This fusion of technologies is designed to increase supply chain agility and responsiveness.

Nulogy’s platform, already trusted by global brands like L’Oréal, Colgate-Palmolive, and Church & Dwight, extends its capabilities to support a wide network of suppliers and manufacturing sites across the globe. “In today’s fast-changing market, digital synchronization between brands and suppliers is more crucial than ever,” said Jason Tham, CEO of Nulogy. “We are excited to collaborate with Kinaxis to enhance the efficiency of supply chain networks worldwide.”

Kinaxis Maestro, an AI-powered supply chain orchestration platform, plays a pivotal role in the partnership by providing enhanced visibility, control, and collaboration with key suppliers. “Our collaboration with Nulogy integrates critical supplier data into Maestro, allowing customers to improve simulations, digitize planning, and connect with their supplier networks more effectively,” said Bill Walker, Senior Director of Partner Solutions Extensions at Kinaxis.

This partnership is set to drive significant improvements in supply chain efficiency, empowering brands and their suppliers to operate more cohesively and effectively in a volatile global market.

A Recent Example of Similar Innovation: P&G and Microsoft Collaboration

In a related development, Procter & Gamble (P&G) recently partnered with Microsoft to enhance its supply chain operations using artificial intelligence and cloud computing. This partnership aims to revolutionize P&G’s manufacturing lines by enabling predictive maintenance, increasing production efficiency, and reducing waste. By integrating Microsoft’s AI and cloud solutions into their operations, P&G seeks to optimize their supply chain responsiveness and sustainability, echoing the broader trend of digital transformation in the manufacturing and supply chain industries.

Such collaborations highlight the increasing importance of technology-driven solutions to navigate the complexities of modern supply chains, a trend further demonstrated by the Nulogy-Kinaxis partnership.

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Libiao Robotics and CJ Logistics Sign Robotics Partnership

Posted on 11 June, 202431 July, 2025 by David Priestman

On June 3 2024, Libiao Robotics and CJ Logistics signed a strategic robotics partnership agreement, to establish long-term co-operation between the companies. The signing ceremony was attended by Libiao Robotics’ CEO Xia Huiling, Director of CJ Logistics’ TES Logistics Technology Research Institute Kim Kyung-hoon, and respective teams from both sides.

Since 2022, Libiao Robotics’ sorting solutions have been successfully implemented across various CJ Logistics centers, achieving highly efficient and reliable operations. These collaborations have built mutual trust and consensus, laying the foundation for the strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Libiao Robotics will provide solutions to support CJ Logistics in developing and integrating relevant technologies, exploring new possibilities in the global market.

As a key player in the industry, CJ Logistics places great importance on discovering and experimenting with various new technologies. During this process, the unique capabilities of Libiao Robotics were identified. For instance, as Libiao Robotics’ deployment cycle represents an entirely different concept, its sorting solutions can be rapidly deployed within two weeks, compared to traditional solutions which can take several months to half a year.

Additionally, the fully modular solution allows the sorting system to be quickly relocated and expanded, enhancing capacity based on the existing sorting system. This feature is relatively distinct in the industry.

Meeting Modern Logistics Demands

In previous projects, Libiao Robotics’ solutions perfectly met the modern logistics demands for managing and sorting a large number of SKUs. The sorting robots have significantly increased efficiency compared to traditional methods. Additionally, their flexibility and scalability allow users to adjust the system based on seasonal demands, ensuring high sorting efficiency while effectively controlling energy consumption.

As the innovator of robotic sorting systems, Libiao Robotics has deployed nearly 50,000 robots worldwide, across six continents. Building on its mature sorting solutions, Libiao Robotics continues to innovate and develop new technologies applicable to other logistics processes.

CJ’s decision to enter a strategic partnership with Libiao Robotics will leverage both parties’ strengths, continuously driving technological innovation in logistics automation. New collaborative projects are expected to commence shortly. The signing of this partnership marks a further expansion of Libiao Robotics’ global strategic presence. Through comprehensive collaboration in technology and operations, the company aims to provide superior products and services to customers worldwide.

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Stamh and Movu Robotics Together in Southeast, Central Europe

Stamh and Movu Robotics Together in Southeast, Central Europe

Posted on 29 May, 202425 July, 2025 by David Priestman

As part of its goal to ensure no warehouse is left behind, Movu Robotics has entered a strategic international partnership with STAMH Group, which brings new competitive advantage to businesses in Central and Southeastern Europe by making warehouse automation more flexible, scalable and affordable.

With both companies embracing the move to goods-to-person intralogistics, this collaboration provides a more easily available and much shorter automation path for many successful businesses in a large number of countries in Eastern Europe, including Romania, Serbia, Greece, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and Montenegro. No longer part of the distant future, autonomously performing technologies are a practical reality today. For Movu it’s important to count on a reliable integration company in the region and STAMH relies on leading technologies in warehouse automation that provide simple solutions for handling growing volumes and faster throughputs.

With more than 14,000 successful integrations, 23 years of experience and storage systems performing in 22 countries around the globe, STAMH continues to prove its commitment to integrate tailored automation solutions. Responding to the increasingly demanding market requirements in the region, Movu provides STAMH with strong and reliable partnership to offer robotic solutions and future-proofed automated systems to perfectly match the automation needs of a variety of logistics hubs, fulfillment centers, warehouses and distribution centers in Central and Southeastern Europe.

Sharing a common vision

Stefan Pieters, CEO of Movu Robotics said: “Strategic partnerships with integrators are an important part of the Movu Go-to-Market strategy. Movu and STAMH share the view that both small and larger warehouses can be effectively optimised in terms of useful storage space and intralogistics processes. Whether for large facilities handling palletised loads or the more recent innovation of micro and nano fulfillment centers serving large cities, automated solutions will allow smooth and effective performance without errors, round the clock, every day of the year. Making warehouse automation easier than ever, the long-term partnership between Movu and STAMH is an international commitment to help business to scale up step-by-step, at the speed of their own development.”

STAMH Group’s international engineering, automation and software teams are ready for the intralogistics automation challenges facing businesses. Robotic solutions for palletised loads, such as Movu atlas and its specially designed Racking System, are already being installed in distribution centers across Southeastern and Central Europe.

Through reducing width and the number of driving aisles, Movu atlas brings seamless space optimisation. The bi-directional movements of the new robotic shuttles on the X-axis are controlled by intelligent software, reducing unnecessary movements and achieving optimal operations. It selects the most convenient robot to effectuate the next storage and retrieval task. Customers can start with one robotic shuttle and increase the number if needed.

The integrated charging station, and the autonomous on-the-fly charging of the shuttles further reduces manual operations. Atlas shuttle robots charging by themselves removes another thing for customers to think about.

Partnership for ecommerce

An increasingly vital aspect of logistics, eCommerce often involves multiple orders requiring preparation in seconds. With the proportion of e-shoppers growing from 55% in 2012 to 75% in 2022, according to the latest Eurostat data, modern fulfillment and distribution centers have become crucial economic drivers for any online business, looking to scale and grow. Solutions such as Movu escala are being integrated in new fulfilment centers to achieve robotic storage and extraction of picking totes, combined with on-the-fly industrial battery charging, autonomous handling and three-dimensional (X- and Y-axis) operations.

From AGVs to AMR solutions

STAMH and Movu offer proven and future-proof AMR technology to reduce the requirement for manual transportation of goods over large distances in modern distribution centers. The latest AMR systems, such as Movu ifollow, are light, fast, secure and smart. They do not require complex guiding systems integration or infrastructural changes in the warehouse. Controlled by plug-and-play software to effectively navigate around static and moving obstacles as they transport heavy loads. Movu ifollow AMRs are the perfect tool for collaborative picking and perform even in low temperatures found in cold stores.

Constantly innovating, STAMH Group embraces these impressive technologies and, through co-operation with Movu, will enable the integration of automated warehouse systems and technologies that will take intralogistics in Central and South-Eastern Europe to a completely new and optimal level. This results for any growing business in the region will be increased competitiveness and velocity of operations as well as greater customer satisfaction.

To tackle the challenges of sustainable development, both Movu and STAMH apply their principles with the common goal of a better tomorrow. STAMH Group remains firmly behind the respect, support, and protection of human rights, following high corporate and working standards. Movu is working to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all people of all ages.

Both companies share, encourage, and develop energy-saving technologies, and strive to achieve sustainable and modern energy for all. While AI is an integral part of their software systems, STAMH and Movu recognise the talent in their companies and can count on the best and highly specialised teams in the complex intralogistics fields. This is the philosophy behind every new success and every new integration and is why STAMH and Movu’s international teams can understand every single automation and intralogistics need.

Case Study: STAMH Mobile Racking System for Frozen Food Maker