Kardex appeared at MODEX 2024 where it unveiled its FulfillX solution, specially designed by expert automation engineers to maximize the capabilities of AutoStore robotic cube storage systems and deliver the fastest order fulfillment solution per square foot on the market.

The latest development in automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), AutoStore powered by Kardex allows new systems to ramp up faster and takes the unexpected surprises out of go-live, with systems capable of meeting or exceeding business cases in as little as 6 months.

Kardex teamed up with cube storage pioneer AutoStore to launch FulfillX, demonstrating how the innovative warehouse execution system (WES) can maximize the potential of automation and robotics.

Bringing together the right automation with the right global AutoStore partner, the flexible FulfillX WES is tailored to optimize picking and packing, maximizing the capabilities of AutoStore to complete orders for fulfillment while also streamlining putaway and other inventory processes.

With Kardex FulfillX, users get a real-time overview of their whole operation, viewing and managing work in a simple window, receiving downtime estimates, and rapidly deploying enhancements, supported by Kardex’s dedicated AutoStore support team.

Cutter & Buck harnesses the power of AutoStore with FulfillX

With retail customers becoming more demanding when it comes to delivery times and efficient order fulfillment, conventional solutions are falling behind. Kardex FulfillX for AutoStore can ramp up to full capacity in as little as 6 months.

Iconic US clothing retailer Cutter & Buck was able to reinvent its omnichannel business by harnessing the capabilities of AutoStore powered by Kardex’s precise FulfillX WES. The company needed a system to help it handle rising online and bricks-and-mortar sales, and growing inventory levels. The company opted to install an AutoStore system with Kardex FulfillX at its site in Renton, WA.

The speed and density of the AutoStore robotic cube solution and the FulfillX-focused ‘pick to pack’ solution were ideal for Cutter & Buck’s existing fulfillment center near Seattle. Combined with Cutter & Buck’s commitment to leverage automation to address business challenges and its forward-looking approach, the project successfully optimized inventory and order fulfillment processes to deliver streamlined results.

Kardex at Modex 2024

Visitors to the Kardex booth (B6410) at MODEX 2024 were able to see how Kardex combines its software know-how with the capabilities of AutoStore cube storage solutions to create user-friendly, highly configurable and focused ASRS solutions.

In addition to new developments in warehouse software, visitors experienced live demonstrations of Kardex’s Intuitive Pick Assistant. With a user-friendly picking display, the innovative warehouse solution responds to movements and projects relevant picking information directly onto the surface of the access opening. It is compatible with both Kardex Remstar and AutoStore ports to facilitate accurate, ergonomic picking. Using digital tools and augmented reality, Kardex brought to life its full portfolio of solutions, including vertical lift modules, vertical carousel modules, vertical buffer modules, and AutoStore systems.

Mitch Hayes, President of Kardex Solutions AutoStore, comments: “It was great to be able to demonstrate the capabilities of our portfolio of automation solutions at MODEX 2024, including Kardex FulFillX for AutoStore, our Intuitive Pick Assistant, and our wide range of modules, software packages and concepts. At Kardex, we assess each customer and understand their needs to develop a tailored solution designed to transform their warehouse operations.

“MODEX 2024 was also the ideal opportunity to showcase the real-world success leading apparel company Cutter & Buck has had in North America with FulFillX. FulFillX has been designed to enhance the power of AutoStore, helping companies meet and exceed their business cases quickly by providing exceptional results within months. The modern microservices backend and simple window have been developed by our team of experienced automation engineers with extensive experience of AutoStore and complementary technologies.”

Commenting on the capabilities of FulFillX, AutoStore Partner Sales Manager, Matt Savoie, adds, “We are delighted to work in partnership with Kardex on its innovative FulfillX warehouse execution system. AutoStore solutions are built for the future and Kardex has successfully pushed the boundaries of what cube storage can achieve to deliver the fastest order fulfillment system per square foot on the market.”