Slipbots reduce the costs and time spent on truck loading & unloading by over 89%
Companies deploying Slipbots typically see a 5-10x return on investment (ROI) with payback/breakeven in less than 2 months. Slip reduces labor costs, driver waiting time, asset downtime, and lead-times. Slip also improves safety, increases speed, and reduces product and equipment damage. To learn more about how Slip can improve your operation, contact us.
Business Case for Slipbots
Slipbots provide labor savings when they are used to load and unload semi-trailers. The following is an analysis of the cost of unloading and loading a 53′ semi-trailer with a manual forklift and a set of Slip robots. This is achieved by using <5 minutes of labor to move a 53′ trailer foot of materials from a staging lane into a trailer.
MANUAL FORKLIFT
FORKLIFT LABOR – $32.11
FORKLIFT COST – $3.23
TRUCK COST – $14.25
DRIVER WAITING COST – $51.27
TOTAL COST – $100.86/LOAD
SLIP ROBOTS
FORKLIFT LABOR – $2.84
FORKLIFT COST – $0.00
TRUCK COST – $0.95
DRIVER WAITING COST – $4.53
TOTAL COST – $10.70/LOAD
Increase Productivity while Reducing Costs
Slipbots cost justify on labor savings but also provide significant improvements in many other aspects of operations. Running Slipbots creates a more consistent, reliable, and safe operation without issues or damage.
SAFETY
25%
fewer forklift accidents
- No Forklifts in Trailers
- Safety Sensors
- Less Forklifts
- Reduced Movement
LEAD TIME
2 HRS
less time to destination
- 5 Minute Load
- 5 Minute Unload
- Staged Material
- Side Access for Material
PRODUCT DAMAGE
40%
less damage to freight
- Robot Protects Freight
- Less Forklift Touches
- Less Fork Interaction
- Smooth Movement
EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE
62%
less damage to equipment
- Dock Doors
- Dock Levelers
- Trailers
- Forklifts