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\nLogistics Network Limited<\/a> (‘Kerry Logistics Network’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is
\nutilising robotic arms in its F&B operation to boost sorting efficiency and
\nraise accuracy. Kerry Logistics Network has named the robots “Koolbotic” as
\npart of the Company’s ongoing efforts to increase automation in its operations
\nto enhance productivity. Koolbotic is installed in the regional distribution
\ncentre that Kerry Logistics Network has been managing for one of the UK’s
\nleading retailers in Hong Kong since 2011.<\/p>\n
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\nto handle large volume of chilled-food products in a low-temperature
\nenvironment and with a relatively short lead time to market, Koolbotic is able
\nto work 20-hour shifts and raises sorting productivity by 20%. Essentially
\ncollaborative in nature, Koolbotic also supports warehouse staff as it can endure
\nfreezing conditions which would be detrimental to humans for a prolonged
\nperiod, in doing so safeguards the health and safety of staff members.<\/p>\n
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\nis becoming an integral part of Kerry Logistics Network’s operation, especially
\namid the pandemic when human contact is minimised in the sorting process. In
\nview of the rapid growth of e-commerce in recent years, Kerry Logistics Network
\nwill continue to explore the possibility of expanding the use of robotics for
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\nLau, Deputy Managing Director – Integrated Logistics of Kerry Logistics
\nNetwork, said, “At Kerry Logistics Network, we are firm believers of leveraging
\nthe benefits of technological advances to bolster our productivity as well as to
\nimprove the working conditions of our people. Koolbotic is added to our
\nchilled-food product sorting process to support staff and increase ease of
\noperation. We see this type of selective automation and collaborative robots as
\nthe future of our industry, as it combines the best of both worlds – the
\nflexibility of humans and the endurance of machines. We anticipate installing
\nmore cobots in our logistics centres to take our operations to the next level.”<\/p>\n
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\nLogistics Network is committed to providing its customers with the latest
\ntechnologies to support the digitalisation of the supply chain with end-to-end
\nvisibility. Its R&D department has been constantly reviewing and
\nimplementing the latest technology developments, including blockchain, Internet
\nof Things, artificial intelligence and machine learning.<\/p>\n
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