Kardex made waves at MODEX 2024, the premier international supply chain trade show held in Atlanta from March 11 to 14, by unveiling its groundbreaking FulfillX solution. Crafted by seasoned automation engineers, FulfillX maximizes the potential of AutoStore robotic cube storage systems, offering the swiftest order fulfillment solution per square foot available in the market.
Representing the latest advancement in automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), AutoStore powered by Kardex enables new systems to expedite their launch and eliminates unforeseen hurdles during deployment, often meeting or surpassing business expectations in as little as six months.
As a leading global provider of automated storage solutions and material handling systems, Kardex collaborated with cube storage pioneer AutoStore to introduce FulfillX. This innovative warehouse execution system (WES) optimizes picking, packing, and inventory processes, unleashing the full potential of AutoStore while ensuring seamless order fulfillment.
FulfillX provides users with a comprehensive real-time overview of their operations, simplifying workflow management, offering downtime estimates, and facilitating rapid deployment of enhancements, all backed by Kardex’s dedicated AutoStore support team.
Cutter & Buck Embraces AutoStore with FulfillX
With customer expectations for rapid delivery and efficient order fulfillment soaring, conventional solutions are struggling to keep pace. Kardex FulfillX for AutoStore stands out by achieving full operational capacity in as little as six months.
Renowned US clothing retailer Cutter & Buck transformed its omnichannel business by adopting AutoStore powered by Kardex FulfillX WES. Faced with surging online and in-store sales and expanding inventory levels, Cutter & Buck installed an AutoStore system with FulfillX at its Renton, WA facility.
The speed and density of AutoStore’s robotic cube solution, combined with FulfillX’s focused ‘pick to pack’ approach, perfectly suited Cutter & Buck’s fulfillment center near Seattle. By embracing automation to tackle business challenges head-on, Cutter & Buck optimized inventory and order fulfillment processes, delivering streamlined results.
Kardex Showcases Innovations at Modex 2024
Attendees at MODEX 2024 had the opportunity to witness firsthand how Kardex seamlessly integrates software expertise with AutoStore cube storage solutions to create user-friendly, highly configurable ASRS solutions.
Alongside unveiling new warehouse software developments, Kardex conducted live demonstrations of its Intuitive Pick Assistant. This innovative warehouse solution features a user-friendly picking display that projects relevant information directly onto the access opening, enhancing accuracy and ergonomics. Compatible with both Kardex Remstar and AutoStore ports, the Intuitive Pick Assistant utilizes digital tools and augmented reality to enhance picking efficiency.
Mitch Hayes, President of Kardex Solutions AutoStore, expressed enthusiasm about showcasing their automation solutions at MODEX 2024, highlighting the transformative impact of FulfillX for companies like Cutter & Buck. Matt Savoie, AutoStore Partner Sales Manager, also praised the collaboration with Kardex on FulfillX, emphasizing its role in pushing the boundaries of cube storage technology to deliver unparalleled order fulfillment efficiency.
In Conclusion
Kardex’s FulfillX solution represents a paradigm shift in order fulfillment efficiency, offering unmatched speed and agility in the rapidly evolving landscape of warehouse automation. With its successful implementation at leading retailers like Cutter & Buck, FulfillX stands as a testament to the power of innovation in revolutionizing supply chain operations.
