Our Insights The latest AutoStore news & industry knowledge. Article Topic Automation Business People Places Sustainability Technology Awards Partners End Users Investments Article type Press Release News White Paper Blog Research RESEARCH Automation Can Robots Pandemic-Proof Warehousing? In this comprehensive research paper, Gartner examines commons questions, use cases, trends, and opportunities in warehouse robotics. RESEARCH Business AutoStore Consumer Report 2021 The AutoStore Consumer Report 2021 uses insights drawn from an online survey of 8,737 customers conducted in partnership with YouGov. NEWS Business Message from our President and CEO It all started over 20 years ago with an idea and a robot. NEWS Partners Fives Group Added to the AutoStore Partner Network AutoStore has added Fives Group as a regional partner to support growth and demand for AutoStore in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. BLOG Business Micro-fulfillment Centers (MFCs): The 'Hyperlocal' Micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) provide a dedicated space for grocers to store and process goods to be sold online. BLOG Business Is In-Store Picking a Viable Fulfillment Model? In-store picking was once a viable model for eGrocery but is now being replaced by faster and more efficient MFCs, dark stores, and fast pick areas. BLOG Business Grocers Need Dedicated Fulfillment Dedicated out-of-store fulfillment spaces, AKA fast pick areas and dark stores, are taking the place of in-store "shoppers" to fulfill online orders. NEWS Business StrongPoint ASA added to partner network To support our rapid growth, AutoStore recently added a new regional integrator to its growing list of integration partners. PRESS RELEASE Business Norwegian PM Opens AutoStore Innovation Hub The new AutoStore test center in Karmøy, Norway, was officially opened by the Norwegian Prime Minister. PRESS RELEASE Automation Urban Logistics: Micro-Picking System in Paris AutoStore and adameo demonstrate urban logistics in the heart of Paris with a micro-fulfillment system inside a La Poste site. NEWS Business AutoStore Named RBR50 Award Winner for 2021 AutoStore has been named a Robotics Business Review 2021 Innovation Award winner in the retail/wholesale category for its grocery store MFC tech. PRESS RELEASE Awards AutoStore Named 2021 Top Green Provider Food Logistics recognized the AutoStore solution for its ability to cut energy costs and help companies meet their LEED® certification goals. NEWS Partners New Integrators Added to Our Partner Network SoftBank Robotics Corp has global distribution rights for AutoStore, and the partnership with Asetec Co Ltd covers South Korea. NEWS End Users AutoStore Installations Hit the 600 Mark Danish 3PL provider DSV will roll out AutoStore in nine countries, upping the AutoStore worldwide installation count to 600 since 2005. NEWS Partners AutoStore Adds SmartLOG to its Partner Network SmartLOG provides consultancy, development, and integration of intralogistics in a wide range of industry segments in the Iberian Peninsula. WHITE PAPER Automation The Rise of E-Commerce A mix of online and in-store sales is essential. Find out why brands can't have one without the other. NEWS Places AutoStore Opens New Italian Branch The Milan office headed by Francesco Mantegna follows openings in France and Spain in the rapidly growing Southern Europe region. WHITE PAPER Automation 3 Myths Around Warehouse Automation You don't need to be an expert on robotics to understand automation. We clear up the confusion. NEWS Investments SoftBank to Acquire 40% of AutoStore The powerhouse global investment firm bets big on the potential of the AutoStore ASRS technology. NEWS End Users Specialty Grocer H Mart to Deploy AutoStore Through its investment in AutoStore technology, the country's leading Asian-American grocer is better equipped to meet online ordering demands. NEWS Places AutoStore Opens Product Test Lab The AutoStore test center in Norway can simulate earthquakes and temperature changes to determine the resilience of our technology. NEWS Partners Kardex Holding Becomes AutoStore Global Partner Kardex serves small- to medium-sized companies in a wide range of industry and customer segments in 30 countries. NEWS End Users Ahold Delhaize USA Invests in Micro-Fulfillment The newly launched e-commerce fulfillment center (EFC) will fill approximately 15,000 online orders per week for Giant Food customers in Philadelphia. PRESS RELEASE Places AutoStore Announces Opening of Spanish Subsidiary The new Madrid office is headed by Carlos Martin Pineda, General Manager and Business Development Director for the Iberian Peninsula. PRESS RELEASE Awards AutoStore Named to FL100+ List for 2020 AutoStore was honored for building safety, efficiency, and reliability into the global food supply chain through its cube-based automation technology. PRESS RELEASE Awards AutoStore Recognized as a Logistics Pioneer AutoStore wins two honors for its technological innovations and achievement in sustainable supply chain strategies. WHITE PAPER Business The Future of Grocery The grocery stores of tomorrow will offer flexible online shopping, more store features, and better product variety. Are you ready? NEWS End Users FBI Builds AutoStore Records Depot AutoStore technology allows the massive federal agency to consolidate records from 256 field offices into one 250,000-sf, energy-efficient facility. NEWS Technology AutoStore Claims Patent Infringement by Ocado In a newly filed UK entitlement action, AutoStore asserts its legal rights as the inventor and owner of the ASRS technology being sold by Ocado. NEWS People Autostore Invests in the Korean market Newly hired director Kevin Kim will oversee customer support and efforts to expand the number of AutoStore installations throughout the country. PRESS RELEASE Business AutoStore sues Ocado for infringing tech patents AutoStore filed patent infringement lawsuits in the United States and the United Kingdom against Ocado Group Plc. PRESS RELEASE People Top 100 People Transforming Business Karl Johan Lier was recognized for his efforts in leading the development of technological innovations as President and CEO of AutoStore. NEWS Technology New AutoStore Software a Boost of eCommerce The new Router software from AutoStore will provide major competitive advantages to some companies by quadrupling their warehouse throughput. WHITE PAPER Automation Questions to Ask When You're Looking to Automate We take the "headache" out of automation with an easy-to-read guide on finding the right solution. PRESS RELEASE Awards B1 Robot Wins 2020 Product of the Year Award Thousands of materialfluss readers cast votes in a competition between 60 nominated brands. AutoStore was one of three winners. WHITE PAPER Sustainability Go Green with AutoStore AutoStore technology, combined with solar power, is an excellent recipe for becoming more sustainable, as many of our customers have found out. NEWS Partners Bastian Solutions Named AutoStore Global Partner A regional partner since 2013, the Toyota Advanced Logistics subsidiary is now one of four AutoStore global partners. PRESS RELEASE Awards AutoStore Ranks Among Top European Companies The Norway-based warehouse automation firm is being recognized in the Financial Time's prestigious "FT 1000" list of fastest growing companies. WHITE PAPER Automation Finding the Right Level of Warehouse Automation Low. Medium. High. Which level of automation is right for your operation? Stay on top of trends and find what's right for you in this white paper. NEWS Partners Two AutoStore Regional Partners Expand Their Reach Element Logic will expand throughout all of Europe and Hörmann Logistick to Austria, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe. NEWS Partners Fortna, Inc. Named New AutoStore Global Partner The company specializes in distribution strategies and operations, material handling automation, supply chain systems, and warehouse execution. PRESS RELEASE Awards AutoStore Wins 2019 Green Supply Chain Award The Green Supply Chain Award recognizes companies that have made sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy. PRESS RELEASE Awards AutoStore Wins Prestigious European Business Award A jury consisting of business leaders, politicians, and academics selected the winners of the 12th European Business Awards. PRESS RELEASE Awards AutoStore Win Reader’s Choice Award Thousands cast votes in favor of the new AutoStore Black Line modules for their high-demand, high-volume throughput capabilities. NEWS People AutoStore Names New Business Director for Japan Hiroshi Kamo will help AutoStore maintain and expand steady growth in the Japanese market. PRESS RELEASE Awards AutoStore Voted Game Changer at DELIVER 2019 AutoStore was honored as a market disrupter that forever changed eCommerce with the invention of cube storage automation. NEWS Partners Kuecker Logistics Group Becomes AutoStore Partner Kuecker specializes in e-commerce fulfillment, retail, wholesale, protein, cold chain, convenience store, pharmaceutical, 3PL, and food/beverage. NEWS People French Region Gets New Managing Director With more than 20 years of experience, Isabel Rocher has held different operational and strategic positions at DS Smith, Amazon, and Savoye. NEWS Partners AutoStore Gets New Integration Partner Pulse provides material handling and systems integration in manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, production, and processing industries. PRESS RELEASE Technology AutoStore Introduces Newer, Faster Robot Model The faster, slimmer B1 features a direct drive motor, exchangeable lithium battery, and internal storage to boost warehouse productivity. PRESS RELEASE Awards AutoStore Listed as Green Supply Chain Company The Supply & Demand Chain Executive has named AutoStore to its list of 2018 Green Supply Chain Award list. PRESS RELEASE Awards AutoStore Named Digital Pioneer in Europe The Financial Times, Google, and leading European leaders bestowed the honor for our technological innovation and use of digital skills. PRESS RELEASE People AutoStore Names New Business Development Manager Peter Bimmermann will be responsible for maintaining and growing business in the DACH Region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). NEWS Places AutoStore Opens U.S. Headquarters The Derry, NH, facility provides a spare parts inventory, customer service support team, training programs, and a demonstration grid. 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