SITE VISIT
Auchan ’ s Dudelange warehouse now houses 37 Skypod robots designed to optimise order fulfilment . These robots autonomously retrieve products from racks up to 12 metres high , navigating through 15,300 storage bins to deliver items directly to picking stations .
This efficiency allows Auchan to process orders later than before , ensuring they are ready to be transported to their local pick-up points as fresh as possible , addressing the high expectations of today ’ s omnichannel shopper
The Skypod system embodies a “ human-first philosophy ,” blending cutting-edge robotics with employee wellbeing . This new , streamlined process reduces the physical strain on staff , allowing them to focus on assembling orders without extensive walking or heavy lifting . supplychaindigital . com 39