The Customer
Xtep Group is an internationally renowned sports shoe and apparel brand with a rapidly expanding footprint, Xtep required a robust logistic solution to keep pace with customer demands and ensure operational agility during fluctuating market conditions.
The Challenge
- Surge in international orders driven by global expansion.
- Seasonal apparel trends necessitating adaptable logistics systems.
- Large SKU varieties requiring advanced storage and inventory solutions.
- Inefficiencies during high-demand periods led to slower picking and bottlenecks.
Our Solution
Geek+ implemented its state-of-the-art RoboShuttle® tote-to-person picking solution tailored to Xtep's requirements:
- Dual-Robot Collaboration: RS robots optimized vertical storage use, while P40 robots facilitated high-speed order picking and delivery.
- Dynamic Picking Operations: Dual picking points at workstations ensured operators could continuously pick without delays.
- Smart Inventory Arrangement: Frequently ordered items were stored on lower, easily accessible racks to accelerate picking speed.
- Flexible Load Management: Compatibility with bins and cartons of all sizes minimized operational costs.
- Scalable and Rapid Deployment: New robots could be seamlessly added during peak periods to meet increased demand.
The Geekplus impact
Xtep's adoption of Geek+'s advanced logistics technology delivered remarkable results:
- 3x Growth in Picking Efficiency: Streamlined workflows and reduced operational delays.
- 5x Increase in Storage Density: Maximizing warehouse space with vertical optimization, saving on rental costs.
- Accelerated Implementation: Quick deployment with minimal disruption to existing operations.
- Cost Savings through Sustainability: Recycling original storage boxes reduced expenses and improved operational processes.
- Future-Proof Scalability: The system's adaptable design ensured readiness for ongoing business growth.
“Xtep is well aware that digital transformation is the key to breaking through development bottlenecks and reshaping the sustainable growth momentum of its business. Therefore, we are committed to promoting the deployment of digital technologies both online and offline. Through our collaboration with Geek+, we have successfully applied logistics robot technology to achieve warehouse transformation in an efficient and low-carbon manner, accelerating the realization of the Five-Five Plan goals and sustainable growth.”
Jun Lin, Assistant Vice President, Xtep
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