New project to be deployed in the Netherlands for a world-renowned fashion brand
Exotec appointed Clustag as a strategic partner to deploy item-level RFID tunnel solutions in selected Skypod System projects. Clustag will deploy this technology in the Netherlands for a globally known fashion brand.
Exotec, headquartered in Lille, France, combines hardware and software to deliver advanced warehouse robotics. As a result, the company helps customers improve efficiency, build resiliency, and create better working conditions for warehouse operators.
The Skypod system: smarter warehouse automation
The Skypod System is an order-picking solution for retail, e-commerce, and industry. Robots can climb racks up to 12 metres. They retrieve products autonomously, and deliver totes to human-staffed or automatic picking stations.
Moreover, Exotec systems use vertical storage efficiently without losing performance or flexibility. The Skypod System is fully scalable. Therefore, warehouse can increase storage and picking performance whenb needed.
In addition, the system runs continuously throughout the year with no performance loss. More robots can be added quickly to handle peak periods. Furthermore, Exotec’s software simplifies the management of the entire system.
“We selected the Clustag RFID Tunnel Solutions because we were impressed by its elegant design, proven reliability, and the ability to be delivered quickly by highly competent teams. It perfectly meets our quality and customer satisfaction requirements”, said Chloé Marechal, Supply Chain Manager Western Europe at Exotec.
MOT RFID Tunnel Station to deploy item-level RFID technology
As part of the partnership, Clustag will provide Exotec with its patented RFID MOT Station technology. The MOT Station, Clustag’s flagship RFID tunnel solution, offers reliability and provides flow data to users.
Moreover, this technology integrates smoothly into warehouse processes. It aggregates three key data points during operation: RFID identification, case volume, and case weight. As a result, companies can improve accuracy and streamline the inventory management process.
The MOT Station can scan cases with dimensions up to 850 x 650 x 650 millimetres. It reads up to 400 tags per case at speeds up to 1,000 cases per hour. The item-level RFID tunnel solution is UL certified and CE-marked. Used within the fashion industry.
Within the fashion industry, the MOT Station combined with Clustag’s ZENTUP middleware enables retailers to keep pace with fast-moving fashion cycles. Once items are scanned using RAIN RFID, ZENTUP provides retailers with complete product data. This includes product types, colours, and sizes. Consequently, retailers gain the insight needed to make high-quality stock decision-making, quickly.
ZENTUP will integrate with Exotec’s Warehouse Execution System to provide users with accurate, real-time data. This creates the base that helps retailers deliver orders quickly and efficiently for customers.
In the words of Manolo Reguart, Director of Strategy and Business Development at Clustag: “RFID technology plays a pivotal role in creating enhanced inventory accuracy within the warehouse. The successful integration of our RFID tunnel solutions into some Exotec’s projects will deliver unparalleled inventory visibility for end users”.
With the implementation of item-level RFID and Clustag technology in Exotec’s warehouse solution, smarter supply chain and order fulfilment decisions can be made that improve sales opportunities and the long-term business success of both brands.
Media recognition
Clustag’s partnership with Exotec has also been featured in specialized media. The Retail Bulletin reported on June, 2024, that Exocted selected Clustag as solution partner for item-level RFID projects in the Netherlands. In addition, RFID Journal covered the announcement, highlighting how the collaboration will improve inventory visibility and support faster decision-making for retailers. These press mentions confirm the intrenational recognition of Clustag’s innovative RFID solutions.
About Exotec
Exotec is a global warehouse robotics company powering the world’s largest brands. The company combines the best of hardware and software to offer elegant warehouse robotic systems that drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. More than 50 industry-leading brands including Gap Inc., Carrefour, Decathlon, and Uniqlo trust Exotec to improve their operations across in over 100 sites worldwide.
