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B2B Distribution

Agile Automation for B2B Warehouses.

B2B distributors face significant challenges in hiring, training, and retaining labor for demanding case handling tasks, while manual case handling increases the risk of mis-picks, mis-sorts, and damage to goods. To stay competitive, many are moving away from manual processes and legacy automation in favor of flexible solutions that can scale and adjust to their evolving needs.

OIA’s Ocado Storage and Retrieval System (OSRS) and Ocado Mobile Robot System (OMRS), together with our OCADEX line of robotic arms, present a suite of case handling solutions to suit every B2B distribution organization. Our solutions are designed to optimize every step of the warehouse operation, from slotting to packout.

OMRS’ collaborative mobile robot, Chuck, enhances labor efficiency by guiding associates with system-directed workflows, ensuring task consistency and smarter labor planning. Its configurability supports various picking methods—discrete, batch, cluster, and zone—while accommodating a broad SKU range with 3X the workspace of other AMRs.

For high-density storage and rapid retrieval, our OSRS cubic ASRS solution delivers unparalleled efficiency. Its autonomous, concurrent bots-on-grid architecture minimizes footprint and reduces the need for human oversight. With flexible bin storage systems capable of accommodating a wide range of SKU sizes, OSRS empowers B2B distributors to boost order throughput, speed, and accuracy. Complementing this hardware, our advanced warehouse execution system (WES) software orchestrates and optimizes every aspect of the operation for peak performance.

Together, these solutions enable cost-efficient B2B distribution and as a result, exceptional customer experiences.

B2B Distribution

OSRS: Key Benefits

Key benefits of the Ocado Storage and Retrieval System (OSRS) to B2B distributors.

Reliable, Sustained Peak Performance

Deliver ever-shorter cycle times and reduced order cut-off periods with OSRS’ predictable, continuous throughput

Intrinsic Product Slotting

Utilize smart stock ordering within the grid, as slower-moving SKUs move naturally towards the bottom of the grid while fast-moving SKUs rise to the top

Ultra-High-Density Storage

Carry a far greater range of stock within the same occupied footprint. Compared to conventional pallet storage systems, OSRS' cubic storage grid requires significantly less aisle space

Configurable Workstations

Accommodate both individual item and full case picking with our flexible OSRS pick workstations, designed to support a wide range of SKUs and handle multi-channel order profiles

In-Grid Order Buffering

Unlock additional efficiencies in outbound sortation and dispatch processes by nesting delivery bins inside grid bins, with temporary order buffering to support customer order modifications

Reduce Supply Chain Shrink

Keep valuable inventory secured in the grid from start to end with full traceability and minimal human interaction

B2B Distribution

OMRS: Key Benefits

Key benefits of the Ocado Mobile Robot System (OMRS) in B2B Distribution.

Happy, Healthy Teams

Reduce onboarding time to minutes and enhance associate happiness and productivity with efficient system-directed workflows, supporting retention in competitive markets.

Scale and Adapt to Demand

Adjust seamlessly to fluctuating order volumes and peak periods with configurable solutions tailored for the complexities of B2B distribution. Choose from diverse picking methods like discrete, batch, and zone picking.

Improved Order Accuracy and Speed

Enhance throughput and meet tightened SLAs with advanced workflows and precise robotic operations that deliver accurate, fast order fulfillment.

Lower Fulfillment Costs

Easily deploy and scale Chuck AMR to constantly improve performance, maximize floor space, reduce reliance on manual labor, lower variable cost per task and the total cost of fulfillment.

Seamless Integration with Existing Systems

Effortlessly upgrade your B2B distribution operation to OMRS with minimal downtime and integration ease.

End-to-End Distribution Optimization

UDrive consistent performance across slotting, picking, replenishment, and packout, ensuring maximum throughput and operational efficiency throughout your distribution operations.

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B2B Distribution

Agile Automation for B2B Warehouses.

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