iForce Hits 1 Million Picks in 10 Weeks with Locus

Results

3PL achieved 1 million picks in just 10 weeks after implementing LocusBots

In just six weeks, the Locus solution was fully integrated into the existing iForce Corby warehouse infrastructure and operations workflow, without the need for significant physical and costly changes in the warehouse infrastructure. After the smooth roll out at the first site, iForce was then able to seamlessly transfer bots to the second site, Rugby, again implementing the solution and going live in just 6 weeks. 

Colleague training was smooth and easy compared to training using their current technology and process. Plus, iForce operations colleagues love engaging with the bots, and the learnings have provided a catalyst for other wider business and process improvement initiatives. 

“Previously we had to spend up to 15 hours with a picker, in order to train them effectively.” said Adam Bialasiewicz, General Manager at iForce Rugby. Robert Lesniewski, Operations Manager, added, “Within just a few hours, I can have new colleagues up to speed.” Colleagues have also reported higher levels of workplace satisfaction, reflected in a significant increase in picking rates. 

Currently, iForce has 24 LocusBots deployed at the Rugby site and 24 bots at the Corby site, with plans for further site deployments in the pipeline. As iForce plans for the upcoming peak and holiday seasons, the flexible Locus solution will seamlessly scale as demand spikes, doubling the fleet across the two existing sites for a 3 month period. The flexibility of the Locus RaaS model enables iForce to simply add LocusBots as required. The new LocusBots can be quickly and easily added via remote 'plug-and-play', seamlessly increasing the fleet - and capacity - in minutes.