On Sept. 9, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI, Providence, RI) announced the opening of its Sarasota North Distribution Center in Sarasota, FL. It is part of the company’s strategy to deliver more value for its partners through “improved operational effectiveness and efficiency.”
According to the company, Sarasota North is the first UNFI distribution center to utilize KNAPP’s AI-enabled Pick-it-Easy Robot and the second to feature KNAPP’s Goods-to-Person automation. These technologies are designed to “improve order accuracy, efficiency and inventory management,” delivering an increase in quality and service for customers, reducing operating costs and improving associate experience.
“By aligning KNAPP’s automation expertise with UNFI’s vision for Sarasota North, we’ve created a solution that not only strengthens operational performance but also empowers warehouse teams and makes a real difference for customers, said Jusuf Buzimkic, chief sales officer at KNAPP…