SAN FRANCISCO & SECAUCUS, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc., the U.S. group of Yusen Logistics, a global leader in end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, and Rabot Inc., the Vision AI platform transforming manual pack stations into intelligent, data-rich workcells, today announced an exclusive, strategic multi-year commercial partnership to advance packing accuracy, productivity, and compliance across Yusen Logistics’ Contract Logistics Operations.
This joint initiative brings together Yusen Logistics’ deep expertise in contract logistics and fulfillment with Rabot’s real-time, AI-powered operational intelligence to address three critical challenges facing modern distribution centers: improving order packing accuracy, increasing packing productivity, and ensuring packer compliance with customer-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs). Together, the companies aim to elevate fulfillment quality, reduce operational waste, and streamline packing workflows at scale.
“Our partnership with Rabot reflects Yusen Logistics’ continued focus on innovation and operational excellence for our customers,” said Rick Brunelle, Director of Automation, Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. “Rabot’s Vision AI platform provides actionable, data-driven insights that help us improve pack accuracy, enhance productivity, and better support our frontline teams—while consistently meeting our customers’ demanding SOP and quality requirements.”
“Our collaboration with Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. represents a major milestone in advancing intelligent fulfillment operations,” said Channa Ranatunga, Co-founder and President of Rabot. “By embedding our Vision AI directly into Yusen’s high-performance logistics environments, we’re transforming manual pack stations into intelligent workcells that ensure every order is packed accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance.”
Creating Intelligent Pack Stations
Rabot’s Vision AI solution integrates seamlessly into manual pack stations, enabling:
- Real-time quality assurance – Immediate detection of packing errors and SOP compliance deviations
- Productivity insights – Automated measurement of pack rates and identification of operational bottlenecks
- Standardization support – AI-driven guidance aligned to customer-specific packing requirements
Together, these capabilities transform traditional packing stations into intelligent, data-rich workcells — balancing automation with human expertise to deliver measurable efficiency and quality gains.
Rollout
The partnership will launch with an accelerated deployment across Yusen Logistics’ U.S. operations, and potentially followed by a phased global rollout as applicable. Rabot’s technology will serve as a key enabler within Yusen Logistics’ broader digital transformation strategy, supporting long-term goals around fulfillment quality, operational resilience, and scalable innovation.
About Yusen Logistics
Yusen Logistics is a leading global supply chain and logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and end‑to‑end supply chain solutions. Based in Tokyo, Japan, Yusen Logistics operates a network of 650+ distribution centers and offices in 46+ countries with more than 25,000 employees worldwide serving industries including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, retail, technology, and consumer goods. In the United States, Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc., the U.S. group, operates across 30+ locations and 7.5 million square feet of space. Learn more at www.yusen-logistics.com.
About Rabot
Rabot is building the world’s leading platform for warehouse operational intelligence, designed to augment workforces in high-speed, high-volume environments. By delivering real-time visibility into manual operations, Rabot’s transformational Vision AI technology improves workflow efficiency and empowers teams to communicate, adapt, and problem-solve faster. Rabot is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by top-tier investors. Learn more at www.rabot.us.
Contacts
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Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc.
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