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Discover how PC Componentes tripled their order picking productivity with the Exotec® Skypod® system, enabling three employees to efficiently process up to 960 lines per hour.
About PC Componentes
Established in 2005, PC Componentes is a leading computer technology and components company in Spain, specializing in electronic and IT equipment distribution across Europe. Operating from a new 40,000 m² (430,550 ft2) warehouse in Alhama de Murcia (south-east Spain), they offer over 80,000 references on their website.
The Challenge
Since 2005, PC Componentes has experienced substantial growth, leading to significant expansions driven by both the company’s upward trajectory, the need to accommodate rising demands for expedited shipping in e-Commerce orders, and evolving storage requirements. As they sought to integrate an order fulfillment system into the core of their new warehouse operations, three main priorities guided their decision-making process.
- Improve productivity
- Gain ability to quickly scale operations with future growth
- Guarantee operational flexibility for an unpredictable future
The Skypod System Solution
PC Componentes partnered with our integrator for Spain and Portugal, Exotec by Dexter, to implement their Skypod system.
Robots | Picking Stations | Replenishment Stations | Bins | Bins/Hour | Rack Height | System Footprint |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
41 | 3 | 1 | 16,400 | 1,060 | 9.5 m (31 ft) | 950 m2 (10,225 ft2) |
Key Benefits
1. Enhanced Performance
- Order picking productivity increased by 3X with three picking stations capable of processing up to 960 lines per hour
- Bin interface replenishment station automates the storage of up to 1,600 items per hour
2. Resiliency for the Future
- System dimensioned for quick expansion as robots can be added within minutes, stations within days, and storage racks within weeks
- System maintains 98% performance guarantee
3. Sustainable Operations
- Energy-efficient system in line with PC Componentes’ environmental goals, honored with the Smart Logistics & Packaging Awards