Gather AI, a leading AI-powered intralogistics company, has announced a strategic partnership with Burwell Material Handling to distribute its innovative drone-based and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Vision camera solutions across 20 U.S. locations. This collaboration aims to enhance warehouse efficiency and inventory management for businesses nationwide.
Gather AI partners with Burwell Material Handling for U.S. distribution.
Drone-based and MHE Vision solutions improve inventory accuracy by 70%.
AI technology scans lot codes, expiration dates, and damages without infrastructure changes.
Solutions work in cold storage, dark warehouses, and narrow aisles.
Customers report 75% reduction in cycle counting hours.
Partnership expands access to AI-driven warehouse optimization tools.
Gather AI’s solutions leverage advanced machine vision technology developed at Carnegie Mellon University. Unlike traditional systems that focus solely on barcodes, Gather AI’s AI-enabled tools scan lot codes, text, expiration dates, case counts, damages, and occupancy. This comprehensive approach ensures precise inventory tracking, addressing critical pain points in warehouse operations.
The Gather AI software integrates effortlessly with existing warehouse setups, requiring no infrastructure modifications. It operates effectively in challenging environments, including cold storage at -20°F, dark warehouses, and narrow aisles, without the need for GPS, Wi-Fi, or racking retrofits. This adaptability makes it a versatile solution for diverse industries.
Businesses using Gather AI’s technology have reported significant gains, including a 70% improvement in inventory accuracy, a 75% reduction in cycle counting hours, and a 90% decrease in pallet emergencies. Additionally, operations productivity has increased fivefold, enabling warehouses to streamline processes and enhance customer service.
“We’re always looking for solutions to help our customers better manage their warehouses and optimize order fulfillment,” said Jeff Buyck, Burwell Material Handling Chief Technology Officer. “We chose to work with Gather AI, because together we can help our clients improve inventory accuracy, track damaged or expired inventory, and ultimately better serve their customers.”
The partnership with Burwell Material Handling enables Gather AI to reach a broader market, offering its cutting-edge solutions to more companies. “Gather AI is committed to helping warehouses optimize their operations,” said Sankalp Arora, Ph.D., Gather AI CEO & Co-Founder. “This partnership will help Burwell Material Handling expand their offerings to meet the needs of their customers and overall allow more companies access to our solution.”
This collaboration marks a significant step toward revolutionizing warehouse management, combining Gather AI’s AI expertise with Burwell’s extensive distribution network to deliver measurable results for businesses across the U.S.
Founded in 2017 and based in Pittsburgh, Gather AI is the co-pilot for intralogistics teams. Their solution collects visual data from drones, forklifts, and connected machines; integrates it with warehouse management systems (WMS) and cloud platforms; and uses AI to identify issues and suggest next steps. The platform turns real-world warehouse activity into insight that helps teams meet deadlines, optimize plans, and stay in sync. Designed for flexibility and fast deployment, Gather AI supports smarter decision-making without disrupting operations. The Gather AI solution is currently deployed in warehouses across third-party logistics, retail distribution, manufacturing, food & beverage, and life sciences at companies including GEODIS, Langham Logistics, NFI Industries, Barrett Distribution, and more.
Burwell Material Handling delivers smarter, safer solutions across the entire material handling lifecycle. With nearly 80 years of experience, the company serves customers through 20 branches, offering equipment, rentals, parts & service, custom engineered systems, and connected fleet technologies. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Burwell Material Handling is built to help customers operate efficiently and grow with confidence.
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