Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What factors determine the cost of automating a fashion and apparel warehouse?
The cost depends on warehouse size, SKU variety, order volumes, and fulfillment model (B2B, B2C, or omni-channel). Since fashion operations involve fast-moving SKUs, frequent launches, and fluctuating demand, Addverb designs automation solutions customised to your workflows. For an exact cost estimate, please get in touch with our experts.
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2. What is the timeline for deploying automation in a clothing warehouse?
Deployment timeframes differ according to your warehouse design, the intensity of orders, and the requirements to connect to your WMS / OMS. Modular deployments such robotic sortation software, multi-level shuttle ASRS, and AMR for batch picking deploy in phases in a matter of months, you won't experience any interruptions in service while implementing new systems.
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3. Can Addverb automation manage fragile clothing, accessories, and high variety SKU?
Yes. Addverb's robotic picking systems, gentle conveyor technology, and intelligent sortation capabilities can accommodate folded clothing, shoes and accessories, items that come in multiple sizes and SKU's. Our ASRS and AMR solutions can pick fast moving and long-tail SKU's with high accuracy and minimal touch points.
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4. How do fashion warehouses handle the peak seasons and operational surges from launches?
Addverb's scalable AMR fleet, batch picking technology, and shuttle systems will help you ramp up throughput during peak seasons and launches new collections. Intelligent order batching and dynamic replenishment will allowed expedited processing for high bulk retailer orders and high volume eCommerce parcels.