Streamlining Automated Warehouse Design with Digital Twin

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GlobalLogic developed a platform to test modules and microservices in dynamic environments.
The digital twin enables automated system deployment, warehouse visualization, hardware emulation, and runtime bot virtualization.
Overview
– The client, a robotics warehouse automation leader, faced productivity losses due to equipment downtime during testing, lacked efficiency checks at the planning stage, and had unstructured documentation.
– GlobalLogic developed a digital twin to overcome these challenges, emulating the entire warehouse operation and offering comprehensive warehouse design tools.
Outcomes
– 20% faster time-to-market: Validation time reduced from 12 weeks to 5 days.
– 85% reduction in labor force for structure design.
– Enabled system efficiency checks prior to installation.
– 10x increase in testing intensity, improving quality assurance.
– Comprehensive catalog for warehouse element characterization and dimensions.
Streamlining Automated Warehouse Design with Digital Twin GlobalLogic created a digital twin for a robotics automation leader, enabling remote testing, improved efficiency, and faster time-to-market.