Exotec Enhances Warehouse Robotics in Japan with Skypod Deployments at Major Distributors
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Exotec has successfully commissioned two Skypod systems in Japan, partnering with Mitsubishi Shokuhin and Trusco Nakayama. These installations aim to improve logistics efficiency in the food and industrial sectors, addressing challenges like labor shortages and increasing productivity.
The deployment at Mitsubishi Shokuhin's Food Service Distribution Centre in Soka marks the first Skypod implementation in Japan's food distribution sector. This project is part of a broader strategy to enhance logistics infrastructure through 2040, managing nearly 13,000 product references.
Trusco Nakayama's new Planet Aichi logistics center, covering approximately 89,000 square meters, will utilize Skypod for automating order fulfillment of industrial supplies. Both projects reflect the growing trend of warehouse automation in Japan, with Exotec's CEO highlighting the adaptability of Skypod to meet diverse logistics demands. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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