Wholesale
B2B wholesale distribution requires moving a high volume of production goods. Warehouse robotics can streamline processes and densify storage as needed.
Industrial distribution fulfillment solutions
Do more with less. Maximize flexibility, uptime, and storage density.
A Fulfillment Solution for the Modern Manufacturing Warehouse.
The logistics for industrial manufacturing and B2B distribution are complex. Manufacturers handle a wide and varied range of products, small but frequent orders, and multi-location organizations. You need a flexible system that can accommodate a high level of distribution. That’s just what we provide with our warehouse robotics solution.
The Skypod® system automates storage and industrial distribution fulfillment, optimizing logistics and flow. It makes the most of your space, reduces delivery lead time, and stays active through system changes. In short, it supports your operations and helps you get back to work when problems arise.
Manufacturing
Production fulfillment for manufacturing companies requires urgent part picking. No matter its distance from the assembly, the Skypod system can quickly locate and supply you with small but vital components with the highest accuracy.
Rely on high-performing warehouse robotics
Your customers rely on you, and you can depend on the Skypod system to meet these expectations. We guarantee 99% uptime for all our systems and provide 24/7/365 customer service support, helping you minimize disruptions to the assembly process.
Your customers rely on you, and you can depend on the Skypod system to meet these expectations. We guarantee 99% uptime for all our systems and provide 24/7/365 customer service support, helping you minimize disruptions to the assembly process.
Make the most of limited space
Our compact solution densifies storage, packing a high volume of goods into the smallest real estate. The Skypod system fits most brownfield facilities with limited site modifications, so you can install it anywhere, including close to manufacturing lines.
Our compact solution densifies storage, packing a high volume of goods into the smallest real estate. The Skypod system fits most brownfield facilities with limited site modifications, so you can install it anywhere, including close to manufacturing lines.
Improve your operation’s accuracy
Accuracy is essential to assembly and kitting operations in which components are often interdependent. Automated picking is substantially more accurate than manual picking, supplying your team or customers with the specific part they need.
Accuracy is essential to assembly and kitting operations in which components are often interdependent. Automated picking is substantially more accurate than manual picking, supplying your team or customers with the specific part they need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 automation in industrial warehouses 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.
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.
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.
As industrial distribution service providers, 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.
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
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