Caja Robotics revolutionizes the fulfillment of Versandmanufaktur GmbH

Caja Robotics, together with HÖRMANN Intralogistics, has facilitated operations at the fulfillment center of Versandmanufaktur GmbH in Bochum, Germany. Caja's advanced automation solution with 14,000 storage locations, 64 robots and 8 packing stations enables Versandmanufaktur to streamline fulfillment operations and meet the needs of its customers and end consumers.

The Witten-based family business Versandmanufaktur GmbH specializes in e-commerce fulfilment for SMEs. The team takes care of the inbound, storage, outbound and shipping needs of its customers and was recently acquired by the British logistics company GLS Group. In order to increase capacity, HÖRMANN Intralogistics and Caja Robotics 2023 were commissioned to build a fully automated small parts warehouse.

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The 9,000 sqm fulfillment center specializes in the distribution of vitamins, dietary supplements, proteins, vegan products, household goods, fashion, cosmetics and animal foods. The facility is equipped with e-commerce and retail picking stations to support 16-hour-a-day operations and facilitate both same-day and 24-hour shipping.

The demand for e-commerce and retail services has skyrocketed, requiring logistics service providers to optimize their processes and meet expectations. Caja's advanced automation solution with 14,000 storage locations, 64 robots and 8 packing stations will enable the shipping company to streamline fulfillment operations and meet the needs of its customers and end consumers.

Caja's integration partner, Hörmann Intralogistics, supported the implementation of the installation. In a second phase, the system will be extended for vertical operations (up to 5.2 m) using Skyler™, Caja's robot for optimizing the vertical warehouse. In the long term, the system will process up to 30,000 picks per working day (16 h) or 1,875 picks per hour.

In November 2023, operations began at the fulfillment center of Versandmanufaktur.

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