CEVA Logistics invests in tote picking robots

THE GOODS-TO-PERSON order picking solution is designed to enhance efficiency in its two warehouses in Venray, Netherlands. 57 Skypod robots are being deployed at the Venray facilities – increasing both warehouse capacity and flexibility to bridge peak periods. The two facilities join an existing Exotec Skypod installation at CEVA’s facility in Roosendaal. 

With the Skypod order picking system, floor-traveling robots can climb up to 12 metres in height through the racking system. The fully scalable solution makes it easy to add robots, pick stations or totes, allowing CEVA to respond quickly to both changing market conditions and the growth of its customers by increasing or decreasing the storage volume of the warehouses.

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In addition to the efficiency and capacity benefits, sustainability is an important part of CEVA’s business strategy. The Skypod system’s low energy consumption contributes to the company’s sustainability targets. The CEVA warehouses in Venray operate entirely on solar energy, providing an energy-neutral use for the solution. The Venray and Roosendaal sites contribute to CEVA’s energy-positive operations in the Benelux region, as the company produces more energy there than it consumes.

CEVA Logistics global head of contract logistics Bart Beeks, said: “At CEVA, our culture pushes us to search for innovative solutions to better serve our customers, and the Skypod solution offers significant value in warehouse automation. As a result of our strong commitment to responsive logistics, our customers have come to expect a high level of service, efficiency and agility in our operations. Implementing Exotec's solution, among others, enables us to continue creating value alongside our customers.”