News / DHL hopes to clean up as it saves costs by picking warehouse tech wisely

DHL is continuing to squeeze efficiency improvements through the deployment of robotics and digital processes. 

Part of a $300m investment programme, recent innovations included its Neo warehouse floor cleaner and Quick Pick system. 

“We have recorded a 15% efficiency improvement in facilities that have deployed Quick Pick, compared with those using typical RFID (radio frequency) picking,” said a spokesman. 

And costing $45,000 per unit, its Neo cleaner can cover a 450,000 sq ft DHL facility in just eight hours.  

Chief executive of DHL Supply Chain North America Scott Surredin told The Loadstar he hoped the cleaner would be deployed across 80% ...