GEODIS Drives Digital Transformation with Locus

Results

6-week automation deployment positioned retailer for a successful peak season with increased productivity and reduced cycle times in pick and putaway

Following a record 6-week deployment, GEODIS saw immediate increases in productivity heading into Peak season. “Some of the benefits we’ve seen with Locus are productivity and efficiency, “ said Eli, noting that workers averaging 100 UPH using traditional picking methods are now averaging upwards of 175 UPH. Some associates are even averaging around 200 UPH. 

“We are able to service the account much better, our cost per unit has gone down from a labor perspective, and our cycle time has reduced,” said Daniel. 

In addition to increased picking productivity, the workflow for processing returns has been reduced by 2-3 steps through the collaborative use of robots. Both picking and putaway have been supported through dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time actionable data for management. “The dashboards are key for our success with the robots,” said Daniel. 

Compared to training associates on traditional cartpicking methods, training new hires to collaborate with LocusBots has drastically reduced the time it takes to get new associates picking. 

“It’s a huge cost savings factor when you’re constantly bringing new people during peak season, it’s much quicker to get them up to speed,” said Felix Torres, Assistant Operations Manager. Eli added, praising the improved labor retention, “This particular client has the highest amount of retention due to employees asking family and friends to come work here.”