The Customer

Carrefour, a global leader in the retail industry, operates thousands of stores across over 30 countries, serving millions of customers daily. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Carrefour has consistently embraced innovation to enhance every aspect of its operations. By committing to cutting-edge technology in supply chain and logistics, the company continues to revolutionize retail, ensuring seamless, efficient, and customer-centric experiences.

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The Customer

DFI Retail Group is a leading retail enterprise in the Asia-Pacific region. Known for its commitment to quality and value, DFI operates numerous renowned brands offering top-tier retail experiences. Among them, Wellcome Supermarket stands out as one of the largest supermarket chains in Hong Kong, catering to millions of consumers with a wide range of products and services.

The Challenge

• Handling diverse inventory types: The warehouse needed to accommodate a mix of palletized storage and single-item picking, making efficient operations more complex.
• Minimizing manual errors: The traditional processes were prone to human errors, which could impact product availability and customer satisfaction.
• Space optimization: Maximizing storage space from floor to ceiling was critical to handle the growing inventory in a limited area.
  
  
  

Our Solution

• Pallet-to-Person Technology: This innovative system allows robots to bring pallets directly to station operators, making the pick-and-pack process faster and more reliable.
• Robots for Smart Operations: Over 30 Geek+ picking robots and four-way shuttles were deployed, revolutionizing inventory handling and movement.
• Space Utilization Optimization: By leveraging vertical storage capabilities, the solution maximized the use of floor-to-ceiling warehouse space.
  
  
  

The Geekplus impact

The implementation of Geek+ technology transformed Wellcome’s warehousing operations, delivering significant results:

• Enhanced efficiency: Operational efficiency increased by 2X, as robots streamlined picking and storage processes.
• Error reduction: The automation significantly minimized human errors, enhancing inventory accuracy and order fulfillment reliability.
• Space maximization: The intelligent design enabled the warehouse to fully utilize space, accommodating diverse inventory needs effectively.
• Safety improvements: Automation reduced the risks associated with manual labor, creating a safer workplace environment.
• Cost savings: By automating core processes, Wellcome achieved long-term cost reductions and operational sustainability.
  
  
  

“The collaboration with Geek+ reflects our commitment to leveraging innovative technologies that bring value to our customers. The deployment of intelligent solutions ensures our supply chain remains competitive and responsive to market dynamics.”

Linus Wong, Managing Director of Wellcome Supermarket

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The Customer

Lianhua Supermarket, established in 1991, is one of China's largest retail enterprises, known for its diverse business formats, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores. With a network spanning more than 100 cities across China, Lianhua serves as a powerhouse in the retail industry, offering a wide range of products and maintaining high standards of service.

The Challenge

Lianhua faced significant challenges as its extensive store network required more efficient supply chain operations:

• Surging Demand: With over 5,000 stores to supply, Lianhua struggled to meet growing order volumes during peak periods.
• Manual Limitations: Traditional storage methods and manual processes restricted throughput and efficiency, leading to bottlenecks.
• Storage Constraints: Limited space hindered inventory management, reducing capacity for a growing number of SKUs.
• Response Time: Meeting tight delivery windows across urban areas required faster and more precise operations.

Our Solution

Lianhua implemented a flexible and automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) within its Smart Warehouse. This solution delivered an integrated, high-performance system, incorporating the following key features:

• Pallet-to-Person Technology: The ASRS utilized pallet-to-person systems to optimize vertical storage, creating over 2,000 to 900 pallet positions and doubling storage capacity to house 80,000 SKUs.
• Batch and Zone Picking Strategies: Advanced picking methods, including batch and zone picking, were employed to maximize throughput and operational efficiency.
• Dynamic Replenishment: During idle hours, the system replenished goods from storage to picking zones based on real-time store-specific orders, ensuring peak readiness.
• Seamless Automation with ASRS Robots: The ASRS robots worked alongside manual forklifts for streamlined operations, combining human expertise with automated precision to enhance accuracy and reduce workload.

The Geekplus impact

The implementation of the automated system brought measurable benefits to Lianhua’s operations:

• Enhanced Capacity: Storage space was expanded by 100%, enabling accommodation for more SKUs.
• Improved Productivity: Picking and replenishment efficiencies significantly increased, ensuring faster order fulfillment.
• Demand Preparedness: Real-time replenishment allowed Lianhua to efficiently handle peak loads and same-day delivery expectations.
• Integrated Operations: Robots worked in tandem with forklifts, improving accuracy and reducing the workload for employees.
• Future-Readiness: By leveraging automation, Lianhua achieved a scalable logistics model that supports ongoing growth and market demands.

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Geek+ robots help Walmart easily handle their massive quantity of SKUs, improving their picking efficiency by about 3.5 times

The customer

Walmart is a multinational retail corporation and the number 1 Fortune 500 company. It operates 8,500 stores worldwide, more than 400 stores in China, 18 logistics distribution centers, and has dozens of new stores opening each year.

The challenge

As the world largest retail chain operating different hypermarket chains and discount stores Walmart faces a variety of challenges with its warehouses including:

• Large volumes in and out of the warehouse; Massive SKUs; Different depth of storage; High volatility;
• Daily orders must be shipped the on same day, and delivery accuracy requirements of 99.99%;
• High error rate and high labor costs of manual picking

Our solution

This is the first time Walmart has used robotic solutions in its warehouses. Geek+ implemented a pilot project in Walmart’s Shenzhen Distribution Center to test the efficiency and adaptability of the Geek+ Picking System with Wal-Mart’s existing operations.

Geek+ deployed 6 picking robots in a 200 square meter pilot area, used for loading and unloading shelves, replenishing shelves, inventory, and performing outbound operations according to order instructions.

 

 

The Geek+ impact

• Highly successful pilot project for Walmart’s first robotic solution experience
• Reduced labor intensity
• Improved picking accuracy
• Productivity increased from 149 pieces/person/hour to 533 pieces per person/hour
• Picking efficiency improved by 3.5 times
• Following the successful test, Walmart and Geek+ are expanding its partnership, with 18 more new robots and introducing the robotic solution to Walmart Chile.

Geek+ applied ‘goods to person’ solution to help Yonghui Superstore improve efficiency and enable its flexible expansion.

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