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First Australian retailer to deploy this type of robot technology

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Australia’s largest online bookstore, will be the first in the nation to roll out new autonomous robot technology

ASX-listed e-commerce retailer Booktopia has partnered with BPS Global Australia to roll out advanced automation at its distribution centre in Lidcombe, NSW.

As part of a $20 million investment in automation for Booktopia, the robots, combined with
a range of other automations, will double its product range at its 14,000 sqm distribution centre in NSW.

In the financial year to June 30, 2020, Booktopia broke all previous sales records and
reported a revenue of $165.4m, after the retailer saw a massive increase in sales as a result
of the COVID-19 online shopping boom.

Booktopia has revealed it is expecting to turnover $217m in the current (FY21) financial year.

Why improve logistics infrastructure?

Booktopia has more than five million customers and wants to invest in its logistics infrastructure to better serve consumers.


Through working with its integration partner BPS Global, Booktopia has deployed HAI
ROBOTIC’s HAIPICK solution.

Manufactured by Chinese-based Hai Robotics, the HAIPICK is the world’s first carton picking and double deep autonomous case and tote-handling system.

Booktopia will be the first business in Australia to deploy this solution.

Robots can carry cartons as well as individual totes and to bring multiple totes or cartons to pickers in one movement.

This enables Booktopia to facilitate the completion of multiple customer orders
at one pick station –greatly improving fulfilment and despatch rates for the leading retailer.

This solution has enabled Booktopia to pick, pack and despatch 60,000 units a day, up from
its previous capacity of 30,000 order a day.

According to Wayne Baskin, Chief Technology Officer at Booktopia this solution enhances
Booktopia’s entire operation.

Automation the key to keeping up with demand?

“Our key driving factor for implementing this technology was efficiency gains for picking and
put away,

“But we’re now finding improvements across our entire operation and we can pick,pack and despatch our orders significantly faster,”

Wayne Baskin, Chief Technology Officer at Booktopia said.


“By deploying this innovative robot solution, we have doubled our capacity and significantly improved our picking and put away rates. This gives us the confidence we need to continue to serve our customers,” Tony Nash, CEO at Booktopia said.

Bruce Drayton, Automation and Robotics Director at BPS Global said the HAIPICK solution provides Booktopia with an impressive 800 per cent efficiency increase.

“COVID-19 placed immense pressure on e-commerce retailers and we saw volumes reach
record heights across the entire retail landscape. We’re thrilled to work with Booktopia on
the first ever deployment of this innovative automation solution in Australia. This
investment ensures they are well-placed to meet rising demands and continue to service the
nation with its favourite books,” Malcolm Druce, Managing Partner at BPS Global said.

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Aussie job market defies expectations with stable 4.1% unemployment rate

Australia’s unemployment held at 4.1% in May amid job loss; full-time roles surged, underemployment fell, and female participation rose to 60.9%, keeping RBA cautious despite rate cut speculation.

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Australia’s unemployment held at 4.1% in May amid job loss; full-time roles surged, underemployment fell, and female participation rose to 60.9%, keeping RBA cautious despite rate cut speculation.


Australia’s unemployment rate held firm at 4.1% in May, despite a small drop of 2,500 jobs—falling short of forecasts.

But dig deeper: full-time jobs jumped by nearly 39,000, underemployment hit post-COVID lows, and female participation reached a record 60.9%.

With labour market resilience still strong, the Reserve Bank is unlikely to be swayed—though markets see an 80% chance of a July rate cut.

The RBA remains in a balancing act, cooling inflation, without choking growth.

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Central banks struggle with economic uncertainty and rates

Central banks face challenges amid economic uncertainty, impacting policy decisions and investor confidence worldwide.

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Central banks face challenges amid economic uncertainty, impacting policy decisions and investor confidence worldwide.

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Central banks are grappling with economic uncertainty, prompting various interest rate cuts globally to stimulate growth. Many central banks, including those in Norway, Sweden, and Japan, are adjusting rates in response to inflation and trade concerns, while others like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England are considering future cuts.

Central banks are facing significant uncertainty concerning economic growth and inflation, making their policy decisions increasingly challenging as they approach the end of their rate-cutting cycles.

This uncertainty is also impacting investors. Recently, Norway’s central bank surprised markets with an interest rate cut, while the U.S. Federal Reserve cautioned against relying heavily on its policy projections.

The Swiss National Bank responded to decreasing inflation and economic unpredictability by reducing its benchmark rate to 0% but may consider further cuts. The Bank of Canada has maintained its rate at 2.75%, suggesting a potential future cut in light of tariffs affecting the economy.

Sweden’s central bank cut its key rate as well, aiming to stimulate growth amid weak price pressures.

In New Zealand, expectations are for rates to remain steady after a recent reduction to protect its economy from global trade uncertainties. The European Central Bank has also cut rates, considering further adjustments to meet inflation goals.

The Federal Reserve is keeping rates steady, although further cuts are anticipated due to low inflation. In Britain, the Bank of England held rates but may continue cuts in response to weak labour indicators.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is prepared for rate cuts due to weak growth data and trade tensions, while Norway’s central bank has been cautious with its recent decision. The Bank of Japan remains the only bank in a tightening phase, balancing escalating tensions and tariff concerns with its monetary policies.

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Fed signals slower cuts amid rising risks

U.S. Federal Reserve revises economic forecasts downward, expecting growth slowdown and higher unemployment, but still plans rate cuts in 2024 and 2025.

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U.S. Federal Reserve revises economic forecasts downward, expecting growth slowdown and higher unemployment, but still plans rate cuts in 2024 and 2025.


At its latest meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve revised its economic forecasts downward, with growth trimmed, inflation nudged up, and unemployment expectations now higher.

Despite this gloomier outlook, the Fed still sees two rate cuts in 2025, but just one in 2024 and one in 2026, a major dial-back from earlier projections.

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