GXO Logistics Pioneers Humanoid Robotics in Warehouse Operations, Wins Prestigious Supply Chain Award

GXO Logistics Pioneers Humanoid Robotics in Warehouse Operations

The company’s industry-first pilot project integrating humanoid robotics into actual warehouse operations has been named the overall winner of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine’s (SDCE) 2024 Top Supply Chain Projects award. This accolade marks the third consecutive year GXO has been recognized with a top project award and its first time as the overall winner.

Advancing Humanoid Technology

GXO’s latest achievement comes from its collaboration with Agility Robotics, focusing on the humanoid robot 'Digit.' The project was tested at the SPANX facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, where Digit was trained to perform repetitive tasks. These tasks included transferring totes from autonomous mobile robots to conveyors, which not only enhanced operational efficiency but also reduced the physical burden on human workers.

Adrian Stoch, Chief Automation Officer at GXO, emphasized the strategic importance of this initiative. By prioritizing the humanoid category within their R&D agenda, GXO aims to leverage the broad applications of this technology to drive new efficiencies in labor-intensive parts of the supply chain.

Recognition by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

The “Top Supply Chain Projects” award by SDCE and Food Logistics profiles innovative case studies that automate, optimize, streamline, and improve supply chain processes. This year’s award highlights the significant advancements made by companies within the supply chain and logistics space over the past 12 months. Companies have upgraded, enhanced, and adapted new technologies to achieve greater efficiency, demonstrating resilience and a commitment to making supply chains safer and more efficient.

Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of SDCE and Food Logistics, remarked on the transformative impact of such projects, noting that these partnerships have cultivated resilience and placed a spotlight on initiatives designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of the supply chain space.

GXO’s Commitment to Innovation

GXO's dedication to technological advancement is evident in its recent achievements. In 2023, the company increased its warehouse automation units by approximately 50% year-over-year. This growth is part of a broader strategy to maintain its leadership position through continuous trialing of new hardware and software solutions, AI-powered robotics, and autonomous vehicles. GXO's innovative approach and commitment to automation reflect its strategic vision for the future of logistics.