Innovation

Who runs the modern warehouse: Humans or robots?

Spoiler alert: Humans run the show, but it’s a human-robot effort in today’s state-of-the-art warehouses. Join us at some of DHL Supply Chain’s most advanced facilities for an exciting day with robots and the people who work alongside them.

Step into the future

Robots are becoming a common sight in supply chains – at least for those of us working behind the scenes. But what exactly do they do? And what’s it like to work with them?

We spent a whole day inside several DHL warehouses in the UK – including our Coventry Cross Point facility and the East Midlands Gateway in Kegworth – exploring cutting-edge robotics in action to answer these questions and more, and packed it all into the video below.

Watch and witness how our people utilize the latest robotic technology to minimize physical burdens and maximize efficiency. You’ll meet “Stretch” by Boston Dynamics, our highly efficient unloader, and discover how 6 River Systems picking robots, Locus robots, and even a wrapping robot are transforming the way we work. These innovations take on the heavy lifting, so our teams can focus on what matters most: delivering excellence.