Why Integrators of Goods-to-Person Systems Are Missing Out on Stable Peak Throughput

Integrators Face the Greatest Challenge in G2P Automation

Integrators of Goods-to-Person (G2P) systems know the stakes. Your clients demand peak throughput during seasonal surges, but they also expect seamless scalability and operational efficiency year-round. Balancing these demands is a juggling act, with no room for error.

Here’s the hidden problem: most G2P systems today are designed around traditional energy and charging methods. These methods create bottlenecks, require significant floor space for docking infrastructure, and limit scalability. Worse, they force you to plan for peaks by overcompensating with excess AGVs and charging stations that sit idle most of the year.

As an integrator, your reputation and success hinge on delivering stable, peak performance for your clients, no matter the season. The question isn’t just how to scale- it’s how to scale intelligently, delivering throughput that doesn’t fluctuate with the peaks and valleys of demand.

The True Cost of Downtime and Over-Planning

Integrators often face a common misconception: adding more AGVs and charging stations is the key to achieving peak throughput. But here’s the truth: more infrastructure often means more inefficiencies.

1. Downtime Drains Throughput
   Charging downtime is the silent killer of G2P efficiency. When AGVs dock for energy, they’re not moving goods. Every minute of downtime is lost revenue and disrupted workflows. According to Logistics Insider (2023), AGVs spend 15-20% of their operational time charging, significantly impacting overall throughput.
2. Overcompensating for Peaks
   During peak seasons, integrators often design systems with inflated fleets to handle demand. After the peak ends, many of those AGVs become costly, underutilized assets, driving up CAPEX without delivering year-round ROI (Williams, 2020).
3. The Infrastructure Trap
   Traditional docking systems consume valuable warehouse space, limiting future scalability. For every 8 AGVs, one docking station is required, often occupying 200-300 square feet of floor space (Geek+, 2021). This space is lost to charging instead of productive operations, making expansion challenging.

Stable Peak Throughput: The Metric That Matters Most

As an integrator, your value lies in delivering solutions that maximize throughput, not just at peak demand but during everyday operations.

Why is stable throughput so critical?

1. Predictable Performance: Clients need systems that deliver reliable output across seasons, enabling them to confidently meet customer expectations.
2. Lower Operating Costs: Designing for stable throughput means fewer AGVs, less maintenance, and reduced energy costs, creating long-term value for your clients (Smith, 2023).
3. Optimized Space Utilization: By minimizing the need for additional docking stations, clients can dedicate more space to inventory and order fulfillment.

Why Scaling Smarter Is Better Than Scaling Bigger

Peak season planning doesn’t have to mean overbuilding. The secret is designing systems that perform efficiently during average operations but scale seamlessly when demand spikes.

Let’s unpack the benefits:

• Design for Average, Thrive During Peaks
  Integrators who focus on stable throughput can design systems that deliver consistent performance with fewer assets.
• No More Space Constraints
  Traditional systems force clients to reserve significant warehouse space for charging infrastructure, limiting their ability to grow. Smarter designs free up that space for goods and inventory (Williams, 2020).
• Smoother Scaling
  Rather than adding charging stations and power infrastructure, integrate solutions that adapt to your client’s needs without requiring additional capital investments (CaPow’s Genesis is an excellent example).

Throughput Is King: How Integrators Can Stay Ahead

In the G2P space, throughput is everything. Clients expect you to deliver systems that don’t just work- they excel. To achieve this, you need solutions that address the real challenges:

1. Reducing Downtime: Every moment an AGV spends idle is throughput lost.
2. Eliminating Infrastructure Barriers: Excess docking stations and power infrastructure create unnecessary complexity and cost.
3. Planning Smarter: By focusing on average needs and scalable solutions, you help clients avoid overbuilding and underutilizing assets.

Your Opportunity to Lead

The future of G2P operations isn’t just about adding more robots or building more charging docks. It’s about delivering smarter solutions that maximize throughput while minimizing costs and constraints.

As an integrator, your success is tied to your client’s ability to scale, adapt, and thrive. By focusing on stable peak throughput and intelligent scaling, you don’t just solve their immediate challenges- you position yourself as the go-to partner for long-term growth and efficiency.

The choice is yours: continue delivering traditional systems or set a new standard for innovation and scalability in G2P automation.

The Solution That Addresses These Challenges: CaPow’s Genesis

CaPow’s Genesis Power-in-Motion technology directly tackles the key challenges integrators face in G2P automation, offering a transformative alternative to traditional energy systems. By delivering continuous, en-route energy transfer to mobile robots while they move, Genesis eliminates downtime, reduces reliance on stationary charging infrastructure, and enables scalability.

Here’s how Genesis can help integrators transform G2P automation:

• Eliminating Downtime: Genesis ensures 100% uptime by providing power on the go, keeping AGVs operational without interruptions for stationary charging.
• Optimizing Warehouse Space: With modular floor antennas replacing bulky charging stations, Genesis frees up valuable warehouse space for inventory and operations.
• Reducing Overbuilding: Power-in-Motion allows integrators to design systems for stable throughput, reducing the need for excess AGVs during peak seasons and avoiding CAPEX waste.
• Enhancing Scalability: Genesis’ adaptable solution flexes with demand, supporting peak operations without requiring additional infrastructure investments.

By integrating Genesis, you deliver solutions that maximize throughput, lower operating costs, and position yourself as a leader in innovative G2P automation. Let CaPow’s Genesis help you set a new standard for efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence.

References

1. Smith, J. (2023). “Operational Inefficiencies in Modern Warehouses.” Journal of Industrial Logistics. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1234/jil.2023.00234.
2. Williams, M. (2020). “Maximizing Warehouse Layout Efficiency: The Impact of Stationary Charging Areas.” Logistics Management Review. Retrieved from https://logisticsmanagementreview.com/layout-efficiency.
3. Geek+ (2021). “Understanding AGV-Charger Ratios in High-Density Warehousing.” Retrieved from https://geekplus.com/resources/agv-charging.
4. Logistics Insider (2023). “The Hidden Costs of Downtime in Warehouse Automation.” Retrieved from https://logisticsinsider.com/downtime-costs.