Martini Sportswear Streamlines Logistics

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The Challenge: High Volume across Two Warehouse Locations

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 Solution: Automated Warehouse System into One Single Facility

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To address the logistical bottlenecks and to future-proof operations, Martini Sportswear implemented an AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system. The solution consolidated two manually operated warehouses into a single, efficient facility powered by 16 Robots and 18,400 Bins.

AutoStore’s modular design allowed for easy integration into Martini’s new warehouse space, maximizing floor-to-ceiling capacity with a 16-level Bin system. The implementation included:

• A compact Grid layout tailored to space constraints
• Swing Ports with Bin-Lifts enabling ergonomic and efficient picking and replenishment
• A conveyor system connected to the Ports for automated packaging and shipping

The system was designed with scalability in mind, setting the stage for Phase 2 expansion, which will boost capacity to 28,000 Bins and increase both inbound and outbound throughput. This approach ensured Martini can continue meeting rising customer demand while reducing operational strain.

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Key Benefits: Increased Throughput, More Efficient use of Space

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

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Project Specifications

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

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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