Martini Sportswear Streamlines Logistics

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Benefits Quick Facts

• Consolidated two warehouses into one automated facility
• Increased outbound capacity to 1,100 orderlines/hour (Phase 1)
• 18,400 Bins (expandable to 28,000)
• 16 Robots for high-speed order fulfillment
• 3 Picking Ports + 1 Inbound Port (Phase 1), scalable in Phase 2
• Conveyor integration for packaging and dispatch

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The Challenge

Martini Sportswear previously managed logistics across two separate warehouse locations, relying heavily on employee expertise to locate SKUs without system-assisted guidance. This led to inefficiencies in both the picking and replenishment processes.
Key issues included:

• No digital picking guidance or location tracking
• 4,000 SKUs managed by only six employees
• High volume: 40 pallets inbound/day, 20,000 B2B parcels/year, 10,000 B2C parcels/year
• Complex orders with up to 260 orderlines each

The Benefits of the AutoStore System

AutoStore provided a scalable, high-density storage and picking solution that optimized Martini’s operations.
Client-specific benefits included:

• Significantly increased throughput: up to 1,100 outbound orderlines/hour in Phase 1
• Faster inbound processing: 170 orderlines/hour
• Future scalability: Phase 2 supports 1,400 outbound and 250 inbound orderlines/hour
• Compact Grid enabled more efficient space use
• Automated system reduced reliance on manual labor and tribal knowledge

How the System Works

Martini deployed an AutoStore system in a new, consolidated warehouse. Key components:

• 16 Red Line Robots travel atop the Grid to retrieve items from 18,400 Bins
• 3 Swing Ports for Picking and 1 for Inbound in Phase 1
• Integrated conveyor system handles packaging, labeling, and routing of parcels to docking stations
• Phase 2 adds 5 Picking Ports, 1 additional Inbound Port, and Empty Bin integration

Project Specifications

Installation type: Greenfield
Robots: 16 Red Line Robots
Workstations (Ports): 3 SwingPorts for Picking, 1 SwingPort for Inbound
Bins: 18,400 (expandable to 28,000)
Units: 4,000 SKUs
Integrated technology/automation: Conveyor system for packaging, labeling, and parcel dispatch
Partner: Empowered by Hörmann
Grid Dimensions:

• Main Grid: 24.2 m x 22.6 m x 6.5 m
• Service floor: 9.6 m x 4.2 m x 6.5 m

Equipped for the Future

Martini designed the system with future growth in mind. By investing early in scalable infrastructure, they are now equipped to meet both current demand and long-term expansion goals.

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