Gear Up for Peak Season with Automated Container Unloading

As warehouses labor to keep up with the demands of peak season, more are turning to robotics to fortify their processes. Stretch automates the task of unloading trailers and containers, shouldering heavy loads and working long hours and extra shifts. We will be joined by Stefan Drieschner of Otto Group and Vinort Mahalingam of Hermes Fulfilment to explore how automated unloading is improving operational efficiency and supporting associates.

In this webinar you will learn:

The benefits of automating inbound operations
How Stretch’s capabilities were designed to ensure seamless downstream integration
How to get boxes moving: Fast deployment and the user experience

Share on Social

Recent Resources

Autonomous Reality Capture for Industrial Facilities

Inspection

45 min watch

Autonomous Reality Capture for Industrial Facilities

Trends in Robotics

45 min watch

From Unboxing to ROI

Acoustic Vibration Detection for Predictive Maintenance

Inspection

48 min watch

Acoustic Vibration Detection for Predictive Maintenance

About the Presenters

Stefan Drieschner

Otto Group

Stefan is responsible for implementation projects in robotics for the Otto Group, and also supports classic intralogistics projects. He has worked in various fields and functions in logistics: sales and business development, operations with a focus on parcel networks, business IT, and project management. Before joining the Otto Group, he worked for COSCO, Dachser, Hellmann, and DPD. He also held several positions within the Otto Group before moving to the newly founded Supply Chain Management division as Head of Department: Hermes Fulfilment and Hermes Europe (holding company of the Hermes Group). Stefan completed a degree in business engineering with a focus on transportation and logistics at the University of Bremerhaven.

Vinort Mahalingam

Hermes Fulfilment

Vinort is the Head of Network Optimization and Head of Robotics at Hermes Fulfilment, the largest logistics provider of the Otto Group. He is managing Hermes' partnerships with Boston Dynamics and Covariant. After various positions over 12 years at the Otto Group, he knows all 16 sites very well. His expertise lies in integrating AI and robotics into logistics processes. Vinort studied international business at the Fontys International Business School.

Travis Curtis

Boston Dynamics

Travis is a Strategic Accounts Manager for warehouse robotics at Boston Dynamics. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, he serves customers across North America and Europe and is dedicated to bringing them the best Stretch user experience. With 12 years of experience at FLIR Systems in various roles, he brings a wealth of expertise in advanced technology applications. Travis studied business administration at Clemson University.

Shirley Goh

Boston Dynamics

Shirley is an expert in warehouse robotics at Boston Dynamics, specializing in the Stretch robot for automated unloading with a strong focus on customer relations. Previously she held positions at MIT and Boston College, and spent time on the staff of The Boston Globe.