GEORGIA, OCTOBER 21, 2024 – SHIP8 INC., a Georgia-based 3PL provider, in partnership with BlueSkye Automation and Geek+, has been honored with the Best Use of Robotics Award at the inaugural U.S. Supply Chain Excellence Awards. This marks a milestone for SHIP8 INC., recognized alongside BlueSkye Automation, a leading provider of automated material handling solutions, and Geek+, a global leader in mobile robotics, for implementing a fully automated, smart warehouse solution that redefines supply chain efficiency.
Transforming 3PL with Award-Winning Robotics at SHIP8 INC.
The collaboration was nominated for the Best Use of Robotics Award for transforming SHIP8 INC.’s operations with cutting-edge automation. The project also received a second nomination for the Supply Chain Product Award, celebrating innovative solutions with substantial impact on logistics performance. Together, SHIP8 INC., BlueSkye, and Geek+ deployed a suite of robotics, including Geek+ Shelf-to-Person, Sorting, and SkyCube Pallet solutions, combined with conveyors, print & apply, and robotic arms. This fully automated system enables SHIP8 INC. to handle complex B2B and B2C order fulfillment with unparalleled speed and accuracy, even amid rising e-commerce demand and labor shortages.
SHIP8 INC. Recognized for Innovation in Automated Order Fulfillment
With the first fully automated warehouse in North America with an innovative automated order fulfillment solution, SHIP8 INC. is redefining logistics in the 3PL world. “We’re proud to see SHIP8 INC. recognized for embracing advanced automation with our smart warehouse solution,” said Armando Gonzales, president of BlueSkye Automation. “This project exemplifies how our integrated solutions increase productivity, enhancing logistics for industries like food and beverage, automotive, manufacturing, and e-commerce.”
Comprehensive Robotics Solution Boosts Efficiency for SHIP8 INC.
Lit Fung, VP and Head of International Business at Geek+, added: “Winning this award in the USA acknowledges the transformative power of our work with BlueSkye and SHIP8 INC. This project sets a new standard in supply chain robotics, and we’re honored to be recognized alongside our partners.”
A Benchmark in Supply Chain Automation Excellence
Now in its 28th year, the Supply Chain Excellence Awards are internationally recognized as a benchmark for logistics innovation, with rigorous judging by experts across industries. This award underscores SHIP8 INC.’s dedication to optimizing logistics through strategic automation, paving the way for enhanced performance across sectors.
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