Case Study: Lucy Activewear achieves 400% faster order picking with Dematic put-to-light automation

Automated Picking to Keep Pace with Rapid Growth

Lucy Activewear, a growing retail chain, faced a significant challenge in efficiently distributing over 2,000 apparel SKUs to its expanding number of stores. Their manual paper-based picking operation and lack of a warehouse management system (WMS) could not handle the increased throughput demands created by their rapid growth. They partnered with vendor Dematic to find a solution.

Dematic implemented an automated put-to-light system managed by its PickDirector software. This solution allowed Lucy Activewear to pick orders for multiple stores simultaneously in waves, dramatically improving efficiency. The results from Dematic's system included a 400% improvement in order picking time, a 100% increase in put speeds, and a full-day reduction in overall order turnaround time, positioning the company for continued expansion.

Lucy Activewear

Barbara Bones

Director of Distribution & Fulfillment