How SLIP Robotics Loads Trucks in 5 Minutes — No Wi-Fi Required

Guest: Jordan Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer at SLIP Robotics

Host: Tim Ridderbos, VP at Shapiro

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Intro: Who is Jordan Sanders?

00:51 – What is SLIP Robotics & what do slip bots do?

01:47 – How manufacturers use SLIP for shuttle logistics

03:56 – Case study: From 150 to 73 minutes delivery time

05:48 – Future of robotics, reshoring & the labor gap

08:55 – Real stories from the dock: Tech jobs made easy

Automation That Moves at the Speed of Now

What if you could load or unload a full 53-foot trailer in just five minutes—without Wi-Fi, IT integration, or infrastructure upgrades?

In this episode of 5 for Five, Shapiro's Tim Ridderbos sits down with Jordan Sanders, CCO at SLIP Robotics, to discuss how their autonomous “slip bots” are completely reshaping manufacturing logistics. These 17-foot, self-guided robots bring next-level speed, safety, and simplicity to the loading dock—and they’re already being used by industry leaders like John Deere, Nissan, and GE Appliances.

“People are going to look back and say, ‘I can’t believe we used to do it the old way.’”
— Jordan Sanders, SLIP Robotics

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Speed Is the New Standard

SLIP bots cut load and unload times from 60+ minutes to just 5—transforming dock operations into high-efficiency, low-friction workflows.

No Wi-Fi, No Problem

Forget complicated integrations. SLIP’s system runs without connectivity, making it a perfect fit for brownfield sites and existing facilities.

Labor-Friendly, Not Labor-Replacing

SLIP’s bots empower existing teams. Forklift operators aren’t out of a job—they’re gaining tools and upskilling fast. One operator, a grandmother in her 60s, now proudly calls it her “tech job.”

Real Impact, Fast

One SLIP customer reduced internal delivery lead times from 150 minutes to just 73—in one week—freeing up space for an entirely new manufacturing line.

Made in the USA

With reshoring on the rise, SLIP’s Atlanta-made bots offer reliable lead times and support the domestic manufacturing ecosystem.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Warehousing and Logistics

With reshoring accelerating and labor shortages persisting, SLIP Robotics is answering the call. Their bots don't replace people—they extend workforce capability, reduce wear and tear, and help manufacturers stay agile in a rapidly changing supply chain landscape.

Want to See Slip Bots in Action?

SLIP Robotics is helping companies transform loading docks into competitive advantages. If you’re ready to eliminate bottlenecks and future-proof your logistics, now is the time.

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