General Merchandise
The Skypod system can handle any catalog of inventory, no matter how large or diverse.
Automated retail fulfillment solutions
Streamline operations with industry leading speed and flexibility.
Warehouse Solutions for the Retail Industry and Robotics You Can Trust.
The rapid expansion of omnichannel sales created challenges and opportunities for retail chains. It’s an exciting time for the retail industry with changing customer demand and dynamic conditions. To keep up with these trends and the ebb and flow of peak seasons, retailers need to rethink warehouse logistics and take advantage of new possibilities, particularly retail warehouse automation.
The Skypod® system, a cutting-edge retail fulfillment solution, will help you deliver the best customer experience despite ever-changing conditions. Automate your operations with reliable warehouse robotics that make the most of limited space and fulfill orders faster. Through robot rentals, our flexible system can even handle the spikes that come during peak seasons.
Apparel & Fashion
Our warehouse robotics system enables major retailers to respond quickly to changing trends and seasons.
e-Commerce
Retail warehousing for e-Commerce requires a centralized, automated solution that gives you room to grow.
Future-proof your retail warehousing
With agile robots and the ability to quickly expand throughput and storage, the Skypod system leads the way in providing the flexibility needed for whatever the future holds for your business – good or bad.
It can handle B2B or B2C fulfillment with cross-channel solutions and allows you to respond to significant changes in your business model such as adding or removing sales channels.
Speed up replenishment and improve storage density
Replenishment is faster when there’s no need to decant or unpack cartons. You can place boxes or external bins directly on the Skypod system’s 650 x 450 mm (25 x 17 in) trays.
Instead of immediately dispatching orders, you can buffer orders into the system with the Bin Interface. There’s no need to waste personnel or warehouse space sorting and storing prepared orders, letting you make the most of your resources.
Increase storage density and maintain visibility
Inventory is money. Our dense storage makes the most of every meter of retail warehousing. Our inventory tracking will save you from worrying about whether you have enough items in your system, optimizing your retail fulfillment process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of warehouse automation for retailers?
Warehouse automation, particularly in the form of goods-to-person systems, provide retailers with a myriad of advantages, fundamentally transforming the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations. Automation expedites the most repetitive and labor intensive tasks within the warehouse, such as order picking, packing, and inventory management, resulting in significant boosts in productivity and faster order fulfillment times. This heightened efficiency extends to reduced likelihoods of human errors, increasing accuracy in order fulfillment.
Furthermore, the implementation of automation in retail warehouses leads to substantial enhancements in storage density. These automated systems are meticulously engineered to optimize space utilization, achieving strategies such as maximizing vertical space with tall storage racks and minimizing aisle space. Beyond space optimization, they facilitate advanced inventory management through real-time visibility, allowing precise tracking of the movement of healthcare items within the facility.
Ultimately, the integration of warehouse automation empowers retailers to adapt to evolving market demands, improve customer satisfaction, and stay competitive in the dynamic retail landscape.
Can the Skypod system be easily scaled up or expanded in retail warehouses?
Absolutely. The Skypod system caters to the dynamic needs of the retail industry with scalability in mind. The modular nature of our systems facilitates seamless integration and expansion through the decoupling of throughput from storage. This enables you to expand storage capacity without necessarily increasing throughput capabilities. The result is a more cost-effective, need-based approach for capital expenditure savings.
The versatility of our system extends to enabling omni-channel fulfillment. Whether you’re incorporating an e-commerce channel, modifying SKU numbers and structures, or transitioning from B2B to B2C fulfillment, our system is adept at meeting your current needs and adapting swiftly as your business model evolves in the future. Its seamless scalability is purpose-built to align with your expanding retail warehouse automation needs.
How does the Skypod system enhance retail warehouse efficiency?
The Exotec Skypod system transforms warehouse operations by enabling robots to autonomously navigate in three dimensions between our storage racks and picking stations. This innovative goods-to-person approach eliminates the need for heavy, static machinery, or digging for bins, streamlining the storage and retrieval process. The result is a significant increase in operational speed, where Skypod robots can reduce order processing time by up to 5X compared to manual methods.
What customer support does Exotec offer for retail clients?
As retail fulfillment solutions providers, we take pride in our commitment to being reliable partners and delivering unwavering customer support. Our dedicated teams are committed to offering comprehensive maintenance, software updates, and operational guidance.
Our system’s performance is contractually guaranteed for 10 years from the first day of operation. We achieve this through robust and modular system designs, routine maintenance, and 24/7/365 monitoring from our global control centers. Exotec’s track record as a trusted partner is evident in our Partners You Can Trust article, highlighting our commitment and reliability.
How does Exotec differentiate itself from other retail automation solution providers in terms of technology and innovation?
Exotec is at the forefront of technological innovation, boasting over 100 international patents and a substantial commitment to research and development. A notable 70% of our innovations concentrate on software enhancements, guided by direct feedback from our retail customers. This iterative process ensures ongoing improvements to our systems, aligning seamlessly with the dynamic demands of the retail industry.
We are honored to receive recognition for our commitment to technological innovation, having recently been awarded and featured on esteemed lists such as the CNBC Disruptor 50 for both 2022 and 2023.
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