Workflow Solutions
Line-Side Delivery
The Challenge
Keeping Production Lines Supplied — Without the Bottlenecks
Smooth, timely delivery of materials to the production line is critical to maintaining output and meeting delivery schedules. Yet many facilities still rely on manual transport methods that introduce unnecessary friction and risk into the process.
Common challenges include:
Labor-Intensive Material Movement
Line-side delivery often requires dedicated staff to shuttle parts and components — pulling valuable labor away from core production tasks
Line Downtime Due to Delays
Even minor delays in material delivery can cause entire lines to sit idle, creating costly production gaps and missed output targets
Inconsistent Delivery Cadence
Manual delivery processes struggle to keep pace with real-time production demand, leading to both shortages and overstock at the line
Limited Flexibility for Production Changes
Static delivery routes and schedules can’t easily adapt to shifting order priorities, schedule changes, or SKU mix variability — putting additional strain on operations
The Solution
Keep Your Lines Moving
Vecna Robotics’ AMRs streamline the delivery of parts and materials directly to the line — reducing wait time, minimizing inventory buildup, and eliminating manual material runs.
Recommended AMRs for this workflow:
See how it works
- The operator and/or WMS can trigger a line-side delivery task for required parts or materials — based on production schedules, low-inventory alerts, or takt-time thresholds.
- The autonomous tugger, forklift or pallet jack receives the task via Vecna’s Pivotal orchestration system and navigates from the parts or supermarket area to retrieve the specified item or cart.
- The AMR navigates safely and efficiently through the facility, avoiding obstacles and prioritizing high-traffic work zones to deliver on time.
- Materials are delivered directly to the designated line-side location with pinpoint accuracy, enabling operators to keep production moving without interruption.
- The vehicle either returns the empty container or receives its next assignment — maximizing utilization with minimal idle time.
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