Based in Les Herbiers, U LOG is a purchasing centre employing over 500 people.
Project issues
The goal was to improve the working conditions of the staff while maintaining productivity.
NEODITECH solution
MAP002 – Picking Cobot 100kg
Option used
OUT059- Electric Clamp Gripper Tool 100
Customer benefits observed
+ Increased well-being
+ Reduced risk of strain injuries & work-related accidents
+ Convenient, easy-to-use solution
Background
Christophe Sablonnières, U LOG operations manager:
“Previously, two people worked in pairs to prepare household appliances. The main problem was the weight, as some appliances weighed up to 80 kg, making it a task suitable only for men.
The priority was to reduce the strain of lifting, even if it meant sacrificing speed.”
The priority for U LOG was to reduce the strain of lifting while prioritizing the well-being of their employees. The Picking Cobot perfectly addressed this need, and we worked with U LOG to develop a gripper that makes moving heavy loads effortless.
Gaëtan Pineau, U LOG logistics manager:
“It’s an innovative and viable solution that makes our employees’ work much easier, which naturally boosts morale.”
Customer Benefits
Gaëtan Pineau, U LOG logistics manager:
“This has clearly made the handling operations much less strenuous, and now we can assign women to work in this area.”
Christophe Sablonnières, U LOG operations manager:
“We no longer need two employees to handle these types of products. This solution allows us to promote diversity in an area where previously only men could work.”
