Interlogistics

Whereas intralogistics refers to optimizing and managing the logistical flow of information and physical material within a facility, CAPRA ROBOTICS® proposes a new concept to describe the process of moving goods across entire facilities in uninterrupted logistics flows: Interlogistics.

Interlogistics involves the transfer of goods from the well-controlled indoor environment of a facility to the more unpredictable outside environment with various challenges such as weather conditions, heavy traffic, and challenging terrain when moving goods between buildings.

Because the two environments are worlds apart when it comes to classic automation, this transition is often accompanied by manual processes, which introduce various complications. Manually moving material between production sections with forklifts increases the risks of errors, damage, and increased operational costs. A lack of real-time tracking contributes to extended lead times while additional labor, storage, and the need for error rectification all contribute to higher expenses. Now, however, there is an alternative.