Case Study: a U.S.-based e-commerce fulfillment provider achieves faster, more accurate warehouse operations with Sphere Partners' AI slotting and pick path optimization

a U.S.-based e-commerce fulfillment provider cuts labor hours 14% with Sphere Partners

A U.S.-based e-commerce fulfillment provider partnered with Sphere Partners to overcome challenges with its warehouse management system. The provider's static slotting layouts and manually planned pick routes led to excessive travel times, congestion, order delays, and a high rate of mispicks, all of which increased labor costs and slowed fulfillment.

Sphere Partners implemented an AI-driven slotting and pick path optimization solution that integrated with the existing WMS. The AI continuously analyzed data to optimize product placement and used live order queues to dynamically recalculate the most efficient pick routes. This solution reduced the average travel distance per order, cut labor costs, and improved accuracy, achieving a full ROI within three months of deployment.