Case Study: a leading American fashion retailer doubles throughput with Exotec Skypod automation

How a Leading Retailer Unlocked Growth with Unified Omnichannel Fulfillment

An American fashion retailer with over 200 stores, a leading American fashion retailer, faced challenges in its warehouse operations. It needed a flexible, automated storage and retrieval system to handle both store replenishment and e-commerce order fulfillment from its vast inventory of apparel and footwear. The goal was to free up workers from manual tasks and quickly respond to shifting consumer demands.

Exotec implemented its Skypod® system, which utilized 49 robots and five picking stations. This solution unified the retailer's operations, doubling system throughput to nearly 2,000 bins per hour. The results included optimized inventory, maximized storage space through high-density racks, significant operational cost reductions, and the reallocation of staff to more value-added tasks.