Locus Robotics, The Quality Group partner for fulfillment deployment in Germany

Locus Robotics, a global developer of AI-driven warehouse automation, and The Quality Group (TQG), a Germany-based e-commerce company, announced a partnership to deploy the LocusOne mobile robotics platform at TQG’s new 40,000 sqm fulfillment center in Elsdorf, Germany.

The full deployment will begin in early 2025, with plans to scale significantly over the coming months to enable TQG to meet the growing demand for its high-quality, locally produced products.

Partnership focuses on future-ready fulfillment operations

The Quality Group has rapidly expanded its e-commerce market presence with brands like ESN and More Nutrition. TQG, according to a press release from Locus, is known for its experience in sports nutrition, functional foods and dietary supplements,. TQG has built a reputation for operational efficiency and high-volume fulfillment capabilities that deliver exceptional service to a global customer base.

“Our focus has always been on providing the highest quality products to our customers with speed and reliability,” said Selim Tansuğ, chief operating officer at The Quality Group. “Partnering with Locus Robotics and deploying the LocusOne platform is a pivotal step in enhancing our operational capabilities. This collaboration ensures we stay ahead of the curve, maintaining unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput to meet the dynamic needs of our business.”

The collaboration between Locus Robotics and TQG, according to the companies, represents a strategic alignment of advanced automation technology with innovative eCommerce operations. Together, the companies aim to set new benchmarks in fulfillment excellence.

“We are honored to partner with The Quality Group, a trailblazer in Europe´s e-commerce landscape,” said Denis Niezgoda, chief commercial officer international at Locus Robotics. “With our LocusOne platform, TQG is well-positioned to scale its operations with unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput. We’re excited to see how this partnership drives operational success and continues to set standards in the industry.”

Deployment designed to support growth

The Elsdorf facility is designed to support TQG’s rapid growth, starting with the ability to process 45,000 e-commerce orders daily and pick 300,000 units per day. As TQG continues to scale, the site will expand its capacity to handle up to 60,000 orders daily and go even beyond in peak season.

The organizations highlighted the following elements of the deployment:

• FastPick technology: LocusOne’s FastPick functionality enables TQG to efficiently manage high-demand SKUs, delivering exceptional throughput without needing decanting pallets.
• Scalability for e-commerce growth: The deployment ensures TQG can adapt to its dynamic growth trajectory and manage influencer-driven demand spikes and seasonal peaks.
• Operational flexibility: LocusOne’s adaptability enables TQG to easily and seamlessly expand or adjust its robot fleet for B2B operations as market demands evolve, ensuring the platform supports both e-commerce and wholesale distribution needs.
• Enhanced efficiency with flexibility: The partnership combines the throughput and performance benefits of traditional automation with the flexibility of the LocusOne platform, empowering TQG to achieve high efficiency without compromising on scalability or adaptability.