Leading global transport and logistics provider, GEODIS and Advanced Handling Systems (AHS), a full-service provider of integrated fulfilment and distribution solutions has announced a new partnership to implement the Exotec Skypod System into GEODIS’ eLogistics site in Nashville, Tennessee.
GEODIS in collaboration with AHS will integrate the Exotec Skypod System into GEODIS’ state-of-the-art automated eLogistics facility that will go live in Nashville in Q1 of 2022. The cutting-edge robotic system will allow GEODIS to optimise the e-commerce fulfilment process on behalf of its emerging direct-to-consumer (D2C) customers.
GEODIS recently announced the expansion of its eLogistics service in the US to provide best-in-class e- commerce fulfilment solutions for startups and growing e-commerce retailers from four new strategic GEODIS eLogistics locations.
“eLogistics is an important strategic initiative for our company, and collaborating with our long-term partners at AHS in new technology with Exotec will be winning formula for our exciting new product,” said Eric Douglas, Executive Vice President of Technology and Engineering at GEODIS in Americas.
“By implementing the Exotec Skypod System into our GEODIS eLogistics site, we can enable an even faster shipping experience for our customers as e-Commerce continues to drive demand.”
Exotec has revolutionised the fulfillment industry in Europe and Japan and continues to grow its presence in the US market with customers like Gap Inc., Ariat International and Comoto Holdings recently adopting the Skypod system. An agile and high-performing automated goods-to-person solution for the retail and e-commerce industries, the Exotec Skypod System is the first-of-its-kind to use mobile robots that can move in three dimensions and reach heights of 36-feet to enable efficient, high-density inventory storage.
The Exotec Skypod uses laser scanner navigation and robust software to increase warehouse throughput by up to five times with a two-minute response time for all SKUs. The system is designed to improve working conditions and foster more sustainable warehouse productivity by reducing highly repetitive, physically intensive tasks like walking, lifting and bending.
“The hockey-stick growth of e-commerce coupled with the growing importance of supply chain resilience continue to be a massive tailwind for scalable robotics solutions like Exotec,” said Romain Moulin, CEO of Exotec.
“We are delighted to join forces with AHS and GEODIS to better serve the rapidly evolving needs of the North American market.”
“AHS has been working with GEODIS for several years and has formed a strategic partnership to provide ground-breaking solutions to assist the company with best-in-class offerings,” said Chuck Frank, President of AHS.
“The AHS team is committed to being on the cutting edge of technology and expanding its market share by investing in the training, deployment and post go-live support of trending technologies. Exotec is a great strategic partner of AHS, and we are excited about yet another successful installation of an Exotec solution. AHS is thrilled to be a part of GEODIS’ eLogistics service, and we congratulate their team on their commitment to pushing technology to new levels.”
The leading integrator of the Exotec solution in North America, AHS will complete the installation of the system into GEODIS’ eLogistics facility with guidance from Exotec’s execution team. AHS and GEODIS collaborated on the design of the construction build for the GEODIS eLogistics site so it can be easily expanded, with plans to double its initial size in the future.
“As we continue to see a significant increase in direct-to-consumer e-Commerce brands today, GEODIS remains dedicated to providing cutting-edge technology solutions that will best meet our customers’ unique needs when it comes to enabling fast and flexible operations,” said Drew Bailey, Senior Director of Design Engineering at GEODIS in Americas.
“The integration of the Exotec Skypod System will allow us to further optimise our e-commerce fulfilment process on behalf of our customers thanks to its efficient, scalable and responsive goods-to-person technology.”
