BlueStar Chooses Exotec for Smarter Warehouse Automation Solution
BlueStar, a global distributor of solutions-based digital identification, mobility, point-of-sale, and RFID technologies, has partnered with Exotec to deliver a smarter warehouse automation solution in its distribution centers located in Europe and the United States.
Achieving Increased Performance, Flexibility, Safety, and Efficiency
Thanks to this partnership, BlueStar will increase performance, flexibility, safety, and efficiency in its warehousing operations.
Meeting Growing Demand and Customer Expectations
Since the opening of the EMEA Distribution Centre in Eindhoven in 2019, BlueStar has experienced consistent growth while maintaining its commitment to providing more efficient service.
To meet increasing demand and customer expectations, the company decided to expand its infrastructure and optimize its processes by engaging Exotec to deliver the Skypod system in the warehouse.
Introducing Skypod: A Goods-to-Person System
Skypod is a goods-to-person system that supports operators in picking orders. It includes 20 Skypod robots, racking with 23,000 bins, three picking stations, and one bin interface.
Reducing Time and Traffic in the Warehouse
The implementation of Skypod for order picking and packing has significantly reduced the time between item retrievals and reduced warehouse traffic by 60 percent, creating a safer environment, and brought a more ergonomic and less physically demanding work environment for the operators.
BlueStar’s Perspective
Manel Baranera, BlueStar’s EMEA COO, says: “We are very pleased with the robust and efficient implementation of the Exotec solution. This investment has significantly enhanced our logistical capabilities, enabling us to process daily orders efficiently, regardless of their volume or complexity.”
Exotec’s Commitment
Jan Heijblom, Senior Sales Executive at Exotec, stated, “We take pride in supporting BlueStar’s optimised expansion and enhancing workplace safety for its employees.”
Conclusion
The partnership between BlueStar and Exotec demonstrates the company’s commitment to staying ahead of the curve in terms of technology and efficiency. The implementation of Skypod has had a significant impact on the warehouse operations, reducing time and traffic, and improving the working environment for the operators.
FAQs
Q: What is Skypod?
A: Skypod is a goods-to-person system that supports operators in picking orders.
Q: What is the main benefit of implementing Skypod?
A: The main benefit is significantly reduced time between item retrievals and reduced warehouse traffic by 60 percent.
Q: How does Skypod improve the working environment?
A: Skypod brings a more ergonomic and less physically demanding work environment for the operators, creating a safer environment.
Q: What is the goal of BlueStar’s partnership with Exotec?
A: The goal is to increase performance, flexibility, safety, and efficiency in warehousing operations.
Q: What is the impact of Skypod on BlueStar’s logistical capabilities?
A: Skypod has enabled BlueStar to process daily orders efficiently, regardless of their volume or complexity.
