Coca-Cola has unveiled five new autonomous forklifts (AGVs) at its regional beverage concentrate plant in Singapore through a partnership with XSQUARE Technologies. This initiative aligns with Coca-Cola’s digital transformation strategy, aiming to incorporate Industrial 4.0 capabilities into its plant for enhanced supply chain resilience and increased capacity.

XSQUARE’s Springer AGVs have been seamlessly integrated into the plant’s shop floor and automated warehouse, responsible for transporting finished goods within the premises. Notably, these autonomous forklifts have been integrated with Coca-Cola’s existing sub-systems and can operate efficiently in hybrid working environments. XSQUARE’s Xymphony software facilitates seamless data interoperability, contributing to elevated operational efficiency.

Gerardo Artavia, Plant General Manager at Coca-Cola Singapore, expressed pride in the launch of the new AGVs in collaboration with XSQUARE, stating, “Coca-Cola is proud to launch our new AGVs with XSQUARE, leveraging their deep expertise in warehouse optimization and cutting-edge technologies. This marks a new milestone in our Industry 4.0 transformation journey.” He further emphasized the company’s commitment to continuous improvement, the creation of higher value-added jobs, and contributions to Singapore’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

Jens Bohnwagner, CEO of XSQUARE, highlighted the importance of intelligent warehousing solutions in evolving consumer expectations. He stated, “As consumer expectations in the region rapidly evolve, it’s crucial for warehouses to step up their capabilities. In this dynamic landscape, companies like Coca-Cola recognise the transformative power of intelligent warehousing solutions.” Bohnwagner emphasized the collaborative effort with Coca-Cola as a significant step in revolutionizing warehouses across APAC, establishing new benchmarks in warehousing technology and operations.

The implementation of XSQUARE’s intelligent warehouse solutions has already demonstrated notable improvements in efficiency, safety, and orchestration. Plans are underway to extend these successes in Coca-Cola’s expansion building in Singapore. The positive outcomes have also led Coca-Cola to recommend XSQUARE to other sister plants, signaling a promising outlook for future joint projects and partnerships.