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To achieve its vision of a carbon-neutral logistics center, Monoprix harnessed the Exotec Skypod system — reducing picking and storage space by 40% while boosting productivity and enabling sustainable omnichannel growth.
About Monoprix
Monoprix is one of France’s largest retail chains offering grocery, fashion, beauty, and home goods at more than 700 stores as well as online.
The Challenge
When it came time for Monoprix to design its newest 100,000 m2 logistics headquarters in Moissy, France, choosing an energy-efficient and high-performing omnichannel order fulfillment system was paramount. The fast-growing retailer had established a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by half while achieving omnichannel growth in delivering orders to stores and online customers throughout western Europe. This included nearly 45 million parcels per year! To achieve this audacious goal, Monoprix needed a solution at the forefront of sustainable innovation.
The Skypod System Solution
| Robots | Picking Stations | Replenishment Stations | Storage Bins | System Capacity | Rack Height | System Footprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 5 | 1 | 40,230 | 940 | 10.25 m (33.6 ft) | 1,790 m² (19,270 ft2) |
Key Benefits
Game-Changing Performance
- Picking productivity increased by more than 40%, enabling cut-off times for next day delivery to be prolonged by 2-3 hours
- 40% reduction in space needed for picking and storage
- Robot rentals enabled smooth and capex-efficient handling of sales peaks
Industry-Leading Efficiency
- Lightweight robots consume significantly less energy than traditional, complex automation systems, aiding Monoprix in its goal to achieve carbon neutrality
- System installed in just nine months with minimal interruption to ongoing operations
- RFID management seamlessly integrated by Exotec provides easy tracking and accuracy of in-bound and out-bound inventory
“It is not only a question of better selecting the products we sell, but also of acting on the way we store and transport them. With this carbon-neutral warehouse and the Exotec solution, Monoprix is asserting itself as a pioneer in logistics.”
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