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ProMat 2023 Robotics Theater - Zebra: Bespoke Manufacturing Company Accelerating Order Entry to Delivery with Flexible Automation

Duration: 0:43:15

Release Date: Apr 03, 2023

With a minimum order quantity of one and a goal to create and ship product within 24 hours, discover how BMC, an on-demand manufacturer of clothing and home goods opted for autonomous mobile robots to move materials among its 120 sewing stations rather than inflexible roller conveyors. Join us for a discussion on how BMC relies on robotics and fixed industrial scanning technologies from Zebra to improve efficiency and triple production capacity.

Key Takeaways

Increase the efficiency and visibility of workflows from printing and cutting of the fabric to the final phase of packing and shipping
Move, trace and transport workpieces to their destinations along the production line
Free workers from non-essential tasks and empower them to focus on high-value responsibilities

Speakers
Cody James
Strategic Account Manager
Zebra Technologies

J. Kirby Best
President and CEO
BMC

Kelly Breneisen
NA RPM Supplies
Zebra Technologies

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