B2B wholesale distribution requires moving a high volume of goods. Warehouse robotics streamline processes and densify storage as needed.
Automated Warehouse Solutions for Industrial Distribution
Do more with less. Maximise flexibility, uptime, and storage density.
A Fulfilment Solution for the Modern Manufacturing Warehouse
Logistics for industrial manufacturing and B2B distribution are complex, involving varied products, frequent small orders, and multi-location organisations. You need a flexible system to handle high distribution demands, which is precisely what our warehouse robotics solution offers.
The warehouse Skypod® system automates storage and industrial distribution fulfilment, optimising logistics and flow. It maximises space, reduces delivery lead time, and maintains activity through system changes, supporting your operations and ensuring quick recovery from disruptions.
Production fulfilment for manufacturing requires urgent part picking. The warehouse automated Skypod system quickly locates and supplies small but vital components with high accuracy, regardless of their distance from the assembly line.
Rely on High-Performing Warehouse Robotics
Your customers rely on you, and the Skypod system for industrial warehouses automation is designed to meet these expectations. We guarantee 99% uptime for all our systems and provide 24/7/365 customer support to minimise disruptions to the assembly process.
Maximise Limited Space
Our compact solution densifies storage, fitting many goods into limited space. The Skypod system integrates easily into most brownfield facilities with minimal site modifications, allowing installation close to manufacturing lines.
Improve Your Operation’s Accuracy
Accuracy is critical in assembly and kitting operations where components are interdependent. Automated picking in your industrial warehouse is significantly more accurate than manual methods, ensuring your team or customers receive the needed parts.
Industrial Case Studies
iForce: automate 3PL intralogistics processes
Supporting the growth of the 3PL logistics sector.
Lane Automotive: Boosting Efficiency with Warehouse Automation
Delivering Seamless End-to-End Order Fulfillment
Renault Group: Streamlining Spare Parts with Warehouse Automation
Efficient Intralogistics for Automotive Spare Parts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of warehouse automation within the industrial sector?
In the industrial sector, the adoption of warehouse automation provides substantial advantages, particularly through the implementation of goods-to-person systems. These automated solutions optimize operational efficiency by streamlining repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, such as order picking and packing. Consequently, there is a significant boost in productivity and a reduction in order fulfillment times. The implementation of automation not only expedites processes but also minimizes the likelihood of human errors, ensuring a heightened level of accuracy in order fulfillment within industrial settings. Moreover, the implementation of industrial warehouse automation solutions leads to significant advancements in storage capacity. These automated systems are meticulously engineered to optimize space utilization, utilizing techniques like maximizing vertical storage with tall racks and minimizing aisle space. In addition to space optimization, they facilitate advanced inventory management through real-time visibility, enabling precise tracking of the movement of industrial goods within the facility. Ultimately, the integration of warehouse automation in the industrial sector enables businesses to adapt to changing market demands, enhance customer satisfaction, and maintain competitiveness in the dynamic industrial landscape.
Can the Skypod system be easily scaled up or expanded in industrial warehouses?
The Skypod system is designed with scalability in mind, catering to the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of the industrial sector. Its modular design enables seamless integration and expansion by decoupling throughput from storage. This innovative approach empowers the system to expand storage capacity without the simultaneous need to increase throughput capabilities, resulting in a more cost-effective and customized approach to capital expenditure savings. Beyond scalability, the system’s versatility plays a crucial role in facilitating omnichannel fulfillment within the industrial sector. Whether incorporating an e-commerce channel, adjusting SKU numbers and structures, or transitioning from B2B to B2C fulfillment, our system adeptly addresses current requirements and adapts swiftly to evolving business models. Its inherent scalability is purpose-built to align precisely with the expanding needs of industrial warehouses, providing a solution that is both adaptable and efficient.
How does Exotec’s Skypod system enhance industrial distribution fulfillment efficiency?
The Skypod system revolutionizes the operational efficiency of industrial warehouses by employing autonomous mobile robots capable of three-dimensional navigation between storage racks and picking stations. This innovative goods-to-person approach to industrial distribution fulfillment eliminates the need for cumbersome, stationary machinery or inefficient digging to retrieve goods, thereby optimizing the storage and retrieval process. The result is a substantial improvement in operational efficiency, with the system demonstrating the capability to reduce order processing time by up to 5X compared to manual methods.
What support does Exotec offer its customers?
As providers of industrial warehouse automation solutions, we are proud of our dedication to being dependable partners and providing steadfast customer support. Our committed teams ensure comprehensive maintenance, consistent software updates, and operational guidance. The contractual guarantee of our system’s performance for 10 years is upheld through robust and modular system designs, routine maintenance, and continuous 24/7/365 monitoring from our global control centers.
Our proven track record as a trusted partner is featured in our Partners You Can Trust article, showcasing our unwavering commitment to reliability.
Where does Exotec stand in technology and innovation for industrial warehouses?
Exotec stands as a trailblazer in industrial distribution fulfillment innovation, boasting a rich portfolio of over 100 international patents, underscored by a strong commitment to advancing research and development. A distinctive feature of our innovation endeavors is the allocation of 70% towards enhancing software, a direction steered by direct feedback from our industrial sector clients. This iterative process ensures a continuous evolution of our systems, adeptly addressing the ever-shifting demands of the dynamic industrial sector landscape. Our commitment to technological innovation has garnered recognition, exemplified by recent accolades and our inclusion in esteemed lists like the CNBC Disruptor 50 for both 2022 and 2023.
Let’s Transform Your Warehouse
Contact one of our team members to learn how our elegant robotics solutions maximise efficiency and provide the scalability needed in the industrial industry.