Exotec
Exotec said that its fully integrated Skypod system processes up to 70,000 pieces per day, increasing throughput capacity and enabling GXO to scale operations for Guess across EMEA and Asia.
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Exotec
Exotec said that its fully integrated Skypod system processes up to 70,000 pieces per day, increasing throughput capacity and enabling GXO to scale operations for Guess across EMEA and Asia.
GXO Logistics and Exotec announced the successful deployment of the Exotec Skypod System at GXO's Venlo facility.
The companies said that the deployment supports global fashion brand Guess in the Netherlands.
Through this deployment, GXO said that it is enhancing fulfilment operations for Guess across EMEA and Asia by increasing throughput, improving productivity and supporting future growth.
The companies said that the installation includes:
GXO and Exotec said that the system processes between 40,000 and 70,000 pieces per day, and can achieve a throughput of up to 2,200 order lines per hour during peak periods.
"The impact has been evident from day one,” said Mark Donné, operations manager, GXO Venlo. “Our automated solution with Exotec, tailored specifically for Guess, has helped take our operation to the next level, enabling faster processing, greater predictability and a smoother workflow across the site. As our business with Guess continues to grow, we have the scalability and flexibility needed to support future demand."
The companies said that fashion fulfilment demands exceptional speed, accuracy and flexibility. At the Venlo site, GXO said that it manages inbound logistics and value-added services, including quality control and garment conditioning, and outbound distribution for Guess. GXO and Exotec said that by working closely together, they designed and implemented a tailored automation offering to meet the unique requirements of fashion logistics, including high SKU counts, seasonal demand fluctuations and evolving customer needs.
Exotec added that it coordinated integration and end-to-end deployment to ensure operational reliability across the facility.
"Fashion logistics doesn't tolerate approximation - high SKU counts, seasonal spikes, and EMEA-wide distribution require precision engineering, not off-the-shelf automation,” said Wim Vermeir, senior sales executive, Benelux, Exotec. “With GXO, we designed a system built specifically for those demands, and the throughput numbers speak for themselves. The result is a highly efficient operation that supports both current performance and future growth."
GXO, Exotec and Guess said that the deployment further strengthens the collaboration between the companies and 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.
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