GXO and Exotec Automate Guess Fulfillment in Netherlands
Event summary
- GXO and Exotec deployed Exotec’s Skypod® system at GXO’s Venlo facility to support Guess’s fashion fulfillment in the Netherlands.
- The system includes 127 robots, 60,000 rack locations, and processes 40,000–70,000 pieces daily, with peak throughput of 2,200 order lines per hour.
- The automation enhances throughput, productivity, and scalability for Guess’s operations across EMEA and Asia.
- GXO manages inbound logistics, quality control, garment conditioning, and outbound distribution for Guess at the Venlo site.
The big picture
This deployment underscores the growing trend of automation in fashion logistics, where speed, accuracy, and flexibility are critical. GXO’s collaboration with Exotec highlights how specialized robotics can address the unique challenges of high-SKU, seasonal retail supply chains. The success of this partnership could set a benchmark for future automation projects in the industry.
What we're watching
- Scalability
- Whether GXO and Exotec can sustain this throughput growth as Guess expands across EMEA and Asia.
- Seasonal Demand
- How the system adapts to fashion’s high SKU counts and seasonal demand fluctuations.
- Competitive Edge
- The pace at which other logistics providers adopt similar automation to match GXO’s efficiency gains.