iForce: automate 3PL intralogistics processes
Supporting the growth of the 3PL logistics sector.
Automated Warehouse Solutions for 3PL
More clients, more variety, the same space. Provide businesses with the latest technologies and scalable warehousing solutions.
Third-Party Logistics. Fulfilment That Benefits Everyone.
As more companies outsource their distribution, warehousing, and fulfilment services to 3PL providers like you, they benefit from the latest technologies and store items closer to the final customer without the burden of managing a warehouse. We can help.
The automated Skypod® system, designed for efficient 3PL warehouses, can store multiple companies’ products in the same system while optimising space. Unlike other warehouse systems, our warehouse execution system tracks all items, eliminating the need to group them by company.
Optimize your space for 3PL warehouse automation, and offer businesses scalable solutions. If they need more space or to increase their order flow, you can add more storage racks over the weekend or robots with minutes to the system. You can even rent robots to handle temporary spikes.
Accommodate Multiple Clients in the Same System
Our warehouse robotics supports multi-client systems, enabling you to store various goods from different businesses in the same system, thereby helping all your accounts with industry-leading 3PL warehouse automation.
Rent AMR Robots to Meet Spikes in Demand
Only purchase what you need for average demand. Rent additional autonomous mobile robots to adapt your system to meet your client’s short-term needs. This approach reduces capital expenditure while handling peak demands during holidays, high seasons, and one-off events.
Modify and Adapt our Automated Warehouse System as Needed
Our system for 3PL warehouse automation is flexible, allowing you to modify it as necessary to suit your business needs and growth. You can move AMR robots between systems or even transfer the system between buildings.
Fulfilment That Is Up and Running as Quickly as Possible
We provide minimal lead times for 3PL fulfilment. Set up your warehouse in months, not years, and get straight to work.
3PL Case Studies
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 for 3PL businesses?
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers derive significant advantages from warehouse automation, especially through the implementation of goods-to-person systems that enhance operational efficiency. 3PL warehouse automation streamlines the most repetitive and labor-intensive tasks in the warehouse, such as order picking and packing, resulting in substantial boosts in productivity and faster order fulfillment times. This increased efficiency also contributes to a reduction in the likelihood of human errors, ensuring a higher level of accuracy in order fulfillment. Moreover, the application of automation for 3PL fulfillment service providers results in significant improvements to storage density. Automated systems are designed to optimize space utilization, whether it be through maximizing available vertical space with tall storage racks or minimizing aisle space. They also facilitate advanced inventory management by providing real-time visibility into inventory levels. This real-time tracking capability enables precise monitoring of the movement of goods within the warehouse, enhancing overall inventory control for multiple brands. In essence, the integration of warehouse automation equips 3PL providers to adapt to evolving market demands, elevate customer satisfaction, and maintain competitiveness in the dynamic logistics landscape.
How does the Skypod system scale within 3PL facilities?
The Skypod system is built for scalability, a vital feature in the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of 3PL automation. Employing a modular design, the system seamlessly integrates and expands by decoupling throughput from storage. This forward-thinking approach enables the expansion of storage capacity without the necessity to simultaneously increase throughput capabilities, resulting in a more cost-effective and customized approach to capital expenditure savings.
The system’s adaptability extends to facilitating omnichannel fulfillment within the 3PL sector. Whether your customers are integrating an e-commerce channel, adjusting SKU numbers and structures, or transitioning from B2B to B2C fulfillment, our system adeptly addresses current requirements and swiftly adapts as business models evolve. Its seamless scalability is purpose-built to align precisely with the expanding needs of 3PL warehouses, providing a solution that is both flexible and tailored to the unique demands of the logistics industry.
How does Exotec’s Skypod system enhance efficiency within 3PL warehouses?
The Skypod system elevates the efficiency of 3PL warehouses by deploying autonomous mobile robots capable of three-dimensional navigation between storage racks and picking stations. This cutting-edge goods-to-person approach eradicates the need for bulky, static 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 customer support does Exotec provide for 3PL clients?
As providers of automation systems for 3PL fulfillment solution providers, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to being reliable partners and delivering steadfast customer support. Our dedicated teams guarantee comprehensive maintenance, regular software updates, and operational guidance. The contractual assurance of our system’s performance for a decade is reinforced through robust and modular system designs, scheduled maintenance, and continuous 24/7/365 monitoring from our global control centers.
Exotec’s established reputation as a trusted partner is highlighted in our Partners You Can Trust article.
What sets Exotec apart in terms of technology and innovation among automation solution providers?
We are leaders in technological innovation with more than 100 international patents and unwavering dedication to research and development. Notably, 70% of our innovations are directed toward software enhancements, informed by direct feedback from our 3PL customers. This collaborative approach ensures continuous improvements to our systems, effectively meeting the dynamic demands of order fulfillment.
We are proud of the acknowledgment of our dedication to technological innovation, as evidenced by our recent awards and inclusion in prestigious lists such as 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 3PL industry.