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Quiet Logistics Adds Kiva Systems Capacity
Jul 03, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) --
Kiva Systems, a developer of robotic solutions for automating distribution centers, announced that Quiet Logistics has purchased additional capacity for its Kiva Mobile Fulfillment System.
Quiet Logistics, a third party logistics (3PL) provider, has more than tripled its Kiva capacity in less than six months to support new e-commerce customers such as Gilt Groupe with warehousing, order fulfillment, returns processing and value-added services.
"Kiva is perfectly suited for the unique requirements of Internet retailers. The Kiva system we bought in January is already providing us substantial competitive advantage in both performance and operating costs," said Bruce Welty, founder and CEO of Quiet Logistics. "We expect to be ordering even more Kiva gear before the end of the year."
"Many 3PLs are reluctant to proactively purchase technology beyond WMS, pallet jacks and forklifts," said Steve Banker, service director, Supply Chain Management at ARC Advisory Group. "ARC believes Quiet Logistics' willingness to proactively invest in an advanced technology that provides a variety of advantages for overcoming the distinct challenges posed by Internet fulfillment, will provide them a competitive advantage for this vertical."
Kiva's approach to order fulfillment uses hundreds of mobile robotic drive units that bring inventory on movable shelves directly to workers, allowing access to all inventory items at all times. Elimination of operator walking and waiting enables worker productivity that is two- to -four-times higher than with other automated systems, according to the company.
"e-commerce continues to grow despite the challenging economic environment, and it's no surprise that fast-growing Internet retailers are signing up with Quiet Logistics," said Mick Mountz, founder and CEO of Kiva Systems. "With Kiva as the cornerstone of its innovative 'One Touch' fulfillment service, Quiet Logistics can turn around orders at the speed of the Internet with unmatched accuracy."
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