DSV, a world transport and logistics firm, has entered right into a partnership with Exotec, a specialist in warehouse robotics. Exotec has outfitted DSV’s logistics centre in Venlo, with its end-to-end Skypod system.
The system is made up of roughly 100 of Exotec’s autonomous cutting-edge Skypod robots, supporting fulfilment operations for varied retail manufacturers and managing roughly 90,000 bins and trays.
The mission comes as a part of DSV’s efforts to modernise its warehouse operations, with the agency taking vital steps to optimise its provide chain throughout the Netherlands.
The products-to-person answer will increase operational effectivity and enhances the warehouse’s flexibility and scalability, enabling DSV to quickly scale processing capability and storage density as demand or product assortment adjustments – all with out main structural modifications.
It additionally permits DSV to persistently meet strict SLA necessities, management operational prices and preserve resilience throughout peak durations similar to seasonal campaigns.
The system, which features a mezzanine stage devoted solely to processing returns, additionally incorporates extra functionalities similar to the automated opening, closing and labelling of containers.
Jan Heijblom, senior gross sales govt at Exotec Benelux, says: “We’re proud to help DSV in optimising its Venlo web site. Our Skypod system is designed for environments with excessive calls for for pace, accuracy and scalability – important parts for main 3PL suppliers similar to DSV.
“Companies like DSV should repeatedly ship excessive efficiency and adaptability for his or her prospects, and the answer we’ve designed for them completely matches the dynamics of the retail and e-commerce trade.”
Barbara Klep, managing director of the contract logistics division at DSV, added: “In our warehouse, we use state-of-the-art storage programs and modern automation to reply optimally to our prospects’ necessities and progress ambitions.
“The Skypod system offers us the agility to adapt to altering wants whereas safeguarding our service ranges and sustainable efficiency. On this approach, Exotec contributes to extra dependable, environment friendly and sustainable distribution from the Netherlands.”
