Zebra's RollerTop Guide

Zebra Technologies has introduced a new picking solution to help businesses improve their fulfilment operations. The fulfilment solution consists of three new autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) - FlexShelf, FlexShelf Guide and RollerTop Guide - and a new FetchCore fulfilment software package for order or batch picking.

FetchCore enterprise cloud software allows companies to quickly modify workflows on-demand for warehouse operations. It enables the dynamic orchestration of labour and robots by integrating with leading warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse execution systems (WES) to optimise order, batch, case and pallet picking workflows.

Powered by the enhanced fulfilment software package in FetchCore, the three new AMRs expand upon Fetch's existing case picking capabilities while providing several unique advantages over existing reach picking AMRs in the market. Fetch AMRs can deliver up to three times increased productivity in fulfilment operations while total throughput in a facility is increased as a result of these new AMRs operating up to 50% faster than other fulfilment AMRs, the company claims.

Built on the Fetch Freight100 platform, the FlexShelf and FlexShelf Guide provide flexible configurations for bin sizing and spacing, which expands the types of items that can be picked using AMRs. Both AMRs also reduce worker training time and increase picking accuracy by incorporating put-to-light and pick-side lighting - a critical element during seasonal peak periods when order volumes and seasonal staff are at their highest levels.

Businesses deploying the RollerTop Guide AMR can integrate each picking workflow with existing fixed conveyance, sortation and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).