Tompkins Robotics, a Business Unit of Tompkins
International, Partners with Bastian Solutions to Deliver Advanced Warehouse
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Raleigh, N.C. (PRWEB) November 21, 2019 - Tompkins Robotics,
a top provider of flexible, scalable, portable, autonomous mobile robots
(AMRs), has announced a strategic partnership with Bastian Solutions to expand
delivery of its powerful t-Sort solution and product line to help clients
improve efficiency and capacity in the warehouse.
As a leading systems integrator, Bastian Solutions combines
the powers of scalable material handling systems, innovative software and
custom automation engineering to deliver world-class distribution and
production solutions that help clients across a broad spectrum of industries
create a competitive advantage. Through the new partnership, Bastian Solutions
will utilize Tompkins Robotics’ t-Sort systems to help its clients optimize
warehousing and fulfillment operations across a wide range of end customer
applications and sites.
“As market demands continue to change and grow at lightning
speed, supply chain operations must adapt to remain competitive,” said Marvin
Logan, Vice President, Consulting & Integration at Bastian Solutions.
“Tompkins Robotics’ flexible, scalable t-Sort solution enables our clients to
reap maximum operational gains with minimum investment. These advantages are
driving an increasing interest in this technology among our client base with
several opportunities in the works. We look forward to partnering with Tompkins
Robotics to deliver faster, more efficient sortation solutions.”
Ideal for small to large distribution operations, t-Sort is
a portable, scalable robotic sortation system that operates similar to a tilt
tray sorter without a fixed track, moving freely to any divert or induction
station along the shortest path. Capable of handling parcels and units as small
as a penny and up to 66 pounds, the t-Sort system can process a wide variety of
items including apparel, shoe boxes, general merchandise, shipping bags,
small-to-medium boxes and more. Its applications include e-commerce, retail
replenishment, returns, shipping and can even be deployed in the backroom of a
postal or retail location. While automation can sometimes require a large
upfront investment, the t-Sort system is fully modular and additional robots
can be added or removed instantaneously without any interruption or downtime—a
great perk for retailers that need to ramp up for holiday or peak seasons.
Faced with rising costs, a current labor shortage and
unrelenting e-commerce growth, many companies have started implementing AMRs in
the warehouse to support their fulfillment operations. According to market
intelligence firm Interact Analysis, more than 580,000 order fulfillment robots
will be deployed over the next five years.
“Bastian Solutions is highly regarded for their ability to
design and deliver cutting-edge technologies and solutions to help clients
optimize supply chain operations,” said Mike Futch, president of Tompkins
Robotics. “We look forward to partnering with them and supporting our shared
mission to provide clients with best-in-breed automation solutions that meet
the dynamic requirements of today’s environment.”
“The prolific growth of digital commerce has created many
hurdles and complexities for traditional supply chains,” said Jim Tompkins,
chairman and CEO of Tompkins International. “We are excited to partner with top
providers like Bastian Solutions to deliver industry-leading robotic solutions
that help clients adapt their warehouse operations to meet these evolving needs
and achieve long-term profitable growth.”
To learn more about Tompkins Robotics’ t-Sort solution,
please visit http://www.tompkinsrobotics.com.
About Tompkins Robotics
Tompkins Robotics, a business unit of Tompkins
International, is focused on the robotic automation of distribution operations.
Our primary system, t-Sort, consists of autonomous mobile robots that sort a
wide range of items and parcels to consolidation points. t-Sort is a portable,
automated material handling sortation system that is creating a huge paradigm
shift in the supply chain and how the basic distribution function of order fulfillment
is accomplished. We continue to expand this core system with complementary
robotic systems to automate processes in fulfillment operations. Our systems
maximize performance with mobile, scalable and flexible robotics solutions that
grow and change on demand to meet customer needs. We create profit and value
for our clients; making them more agile and adaptable to the highly dynamic
changes in the marketplace. For more information, please visit
http://www.tompkinsrobotics.com.
Tompkins International is a global supply chain consulting
and solutions firm dedicated to helping clients achieve supply chain excellence
and profitable growth. Founded in 1975, Tompkins has integrated its decades of
experience in strategy, commerce, logistics and technology into an ecosystem of
six business units: Supply Chain Consulting, Material Handling Integration,
Robotics, Applied Technologies, Fulfillment Services and Digital Commerce. By
combining best-in-breed services and technologies, Tompkins delivers a true
end-to-end supply chain solution enabling clients to improve the customer
experience and ensure long-term success. Tompkins is headquartered in Raleigh,
North Carolina and has offices throughout North America and in Europe and Asia.
For more information, please visit http://www.tompkinsinc.com.
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is a
trusted supply chain integration partner committed to providing clients a
competitive advantage by designing and delivering world-class distribution and
production solutions. By combining data-driven designs, scalable material
handling systems, and innovative software, the company helps clients across a
broad spectrum of markets become leaders in their industries. For more
information, visit http://www.bastiansolutions.com.
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