GXO and Exotec Enhance Guess's Fashion Fulfillment in Netherlands
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GXO Logistics and Exotec have partnered to enhance Guess’s fashion fulfillment operations in the Netherlands. The collaboration involves the deployment of Exotec’s Skypod® System at GXO’s Venlo facility, significantly boosting the company’s throughput capacity and operational efficiency.
The Skypod® System, which includes 127 robots, 60,000 rack locations, eight goods-to-person picking stations, and 200 meters of conveyor network, processes between 40,000 and 70,000 pieces per day. During peak periods, the system can handle up to 2,200 order lines per hour. This advanced automation solution is designed to meet the unique demands of fashion logistics, including high SKU counts, seasonal demand fluctuations, and evolving customer needs.
Mark Donné, Operations Manager at GXO Venlo, highlighted the immediate benefits of the new system.
Wim Vermeir, Senior Sales Executive Benelux at Exotec, emphasized the precision and flexibility required in fashion logistics.
The deployment of the Skypod® System at the Venlo site marks a significant step in GXO’s strategy to scale operations for Guess across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia. The partnership between GXO and Exotec is expected to enhance Guess’s supply chain adaptability, ensuring faster and more accurate order fulfillment.
GXO Logistics, Inc., the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, serves a wide range of blue-chip companies with technologically advanced supply chain and e-commerce solutions. The company’s focus on innovation and operational excellence positions it to meet the growing demands of the e-commerce market.
Exotec, a global warehouse automation leader, specializes in delivering flexible, reliable end-to-end robotic solutions for modern fulfillment operations. By designing and manufacturing its own technology and solutions, Exotec offers a single-source automation provider that reduces complexity and risk while accelerating time to value.
The collaboration between GXO and Exotec demonstrates how advanced automation and operational expertise can help retailers build supply chains that adapt to seasonal demand, scale without re-engineering, and maintain throughput under pressure while enhancing service for customers. This partnership is expected to drive future growth and improve Guess’s competitive edge in the fashion industry.