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Addverb Partners with Imperial Trading

Addverb, a renowned global force in robotics and warehouse automation, has announced a strategic partnership with S. Abraham and Sons (SAS), a prominent division of Imperial Trading. This collaboration marks a significant milestone aimed at strengthening the convenience distribution landscape in North America.

S. Abraham and Sons is a leading convenience distribution company with significant facilities located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Grand Rapids, Michigan. The duo is set to transform the picking and storage systems to optimize efficiency and reduce operational costs significantly. The integration includes an impressive deployment of 14,400 totes combined with advanced goods-to-person stations and an outbound sequence buffer, ensuring a streamlined process for picking, staging, and dispatching orders to various convenience stores throughout the Midwest region.

Addverb’s innovative solution employs a mixture of robotic shuttles, a sophisticated conveyor system, and an enterprise-grade Warehouse Execution System designed to orchestrate pick-and-pack operations seamlessly. This automation not only fosters labor efficiency but also maximizes the output of existing workforce capabilities.

Efficiency in Operations

The core mission of Addverb is to furnish S. Abraham and Sons with both fixed and flexible solutions encompassing material movement, storage, and order picking. By facilitating a smooth integration of scalable automation systems into their current infrastructure, S. Abraham and Sons is set on a path to unprecedented operational efficiency. Sriram Sridhar, CEO of Addverb Americas, emphasizes this commitment, stating, “We are not only dedicated to addressing the immediate needs of S. Abraham and Sons but also aim to be a strategic partner that supports their scalability and growth into the future.”

This strategic initiative is already gaining traction, as S. Abraham and Sons have commenced the implementation of Addverb’s automation solutions, efficiently inducting inventory on a daily basis. Arne Suiter, the Head of Operations at SAS, commented, “Currently, we operate in two shifts, but with Addverb's Storage and picking solution, we anticipate enabling our drivers to hit the road quicker, ensuring our clients receive their products faster.”

Future Expansion Plans

The collaboration reflects a strong partnership between Addverb and S. Abraham and Sons, with future plans to further expand their automation initiatives across multiple sites in North America over the coming years. This venture promises to not only enhance operational capabilities but also create a more efficient supply chain, ultimately benefiting end consumers.

Founded in 2016, Addverb has equipped itself with AI-enabled robotic automation solutions that usher clients into new realms of operational efficiency, reliability, and increased revenue potential. Their dedicated software and solutions are meticulously crafted to cater specifically to the needs of the global E-Commerce, Warehouse Distribution, and Manufacturing sectors. With their headquarters in Irvine, California, and satellite offices spread across the U.S., Addverb is strategically positioned to meet the growing demands of businesses seeking cutting-edge automation solutions.

For those interested in learning more about Addverb's broad spectrum of automation solutions in warehousing and distribution, further information is available on their official website.