DHL supply chain, the Logistics Department of DHL, cooperates with blue yonder, a major manufacturer of automated supply chain software, to launch a new robot software platform using Microsofts cloud services. This software can reduce the time required for operators to deploy automated storage systems and improve the flexibility of robot system integration.
 
DHL supply chains new warehousing robot software uses blue yonders luminate platform, which can use machine learning to manage tasks and improve the order fulfillment efficiency of warehouse operations and e-commerce. In addition, DHL supply chain robot platform also combines Microsofts azure IOT and cloud platform services, so that DHL can deploy the same set of robot solutions in all distribution centers through cloud SaaS.
 
This new software platform is part of DHLs digital strategy. Markus Voss, chief information officer and chief operating officer of DHL supply chain, said that in order to provide more assistance to employees and improve the operation process of DHL customers, DHL regards the global deployment of robots and robot systems as a very important strategic link.
 
The vice president of Microsoft azure IOT pointed out that through the digitization of warehousing solutions, DHL has greatly simplified the complex integration process of Internet of things system and unlocked new business opportunities for the logistics industry. (TU Cuishan)
 
DHL supply chain has taken the lead in integrating the new robot platform with 6 river systems robots at a facility in Madrid, Spain, and successfully reduced the time spent on system integration by 60%. DHL supply chain expects to further shorten the integration time by 90% in the future.
 
In addition, through the DHL supply chain platform, users can integrate the systems of different robot manufacturers. During the period of labor market shortage, DHL system will quickly strengthen resources and make up for labor shortage with the help of robot ability.