Sereact, Zalando, and CEVA deploy AI to automate fashion returns
· Source: stattimes.com
In short
Sereact, Zalando and CEVA Logistics have launched AI-powered dual-arm robotic returns processing at fulfilment facilities in Greven, Germany and Świebodzin, Poland, using Sereact's Cortex physical AI platform. Delivered as a Robotics-as-a-Service model, the system sorts unplanned, poorly packaged returned fashion items without article-specific training, the first commercial milestone of a collaboration that includes Zalando's participation in Sereact's $116 million Series B round. The partners say the technology augments rather than replaces warehouse staff, cutting manual touchpoints and turning returns from a cost driver into a controlled, high-performance service.
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Tags: logistics, robotics, automation, returns, warehouse, e-commerce