Japanese fashion retailer’s warehouse automation success story 😎 (Case study: deployment of 181 HIK AMR logistics robots)

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A leading Japanese fashion company introduced an HIK robotics solution to optimize apparel logistics operations in a large-scale warehouse spanning over 11,000 m². The STP (Shelf-to-Person) system—integrating a fleet of 181 AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) with 26 workstations—has transformed the facility into a smart fulfillment center, delivering productivity aligned with the latest trends in the apparel logistics industry.

Components

Robot	<p>181 AMRs</p>
Peripherals	<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38margin-top:0ptmargin-bottom:0pt" id="isPasted"><span style="font-size:11ptfont-family:Arial,sans-serifcolor:#000000background-color:transparentfont-weight:700font-style:normalfont-variant:normaltext-decoration:nonevertical-align:baselinewhite-space:prewhite-space:pre-wrap">Workstations (26 units):</span><span style="font-size:11ptfont-family:Arial,sans-serifcolor:#000000background-color:transparentfont-weight:400font-style:normalfont-variant:normaltext-decoration:nonevertical-align:baselinewhite-space:prewhite-space:pre-wrap">&nbspRobots deliver required items by bringing entire shelving units to operators, enabling fast and accurate order fulfillment.&nbsp</span><span style="font-size:11ptfont-family:Arial,sans-serifcolor:#000000background-color:transparentfont-weight:700font-style:normalfont-variant:normaltext-decoration:nonevertical-align:baselinewhite-space:prewhite-space:pre-wrap">STP (Shelf-to-Person) system:</span><span style="font-size:11ptfont-family:Arial,sans-serifcolor:#000000background-color:transparentfont-weight:400font-style:normalfont-variant:normaltext-decoration:nonevertical-align:baselinewhite-space:prewhite-space:pre-wrap">&nbspMinimizes wasted travel time by bringing shelves directly to operators.&nbsp</span><span style="font-size:11ptfont-family:Arial,sans-serifcolor:#000000background-color:transparentfont-weight:700font-style:normalfont-variant:normaltext-decoration:nonevertical-align:baselinewhite-space:prewhite-space:pre-wrap">Integrated control system (WMS):</span><span style="font-size:11ptfont-family:Arial,sans-serifcolor:#000000background-color:transparentfont-weight:400font-style:normalfont-variant:normaltext-decoration:nonevertical-align:baselinewhite-space:prewhite-space:pre-wrap">&nbspMonitors material flow in real time and orchestrates the robot fleet and workstations to optimize operations.</span></p>

Robot

181 AMRs

Peripherals

<span style="font-size:11ptfont-family:Arial,sans-serifcolor:#000000background-color:transparentfont-weight:700font-style:normalfont-variant:normaltext-decoration:nonevertical-align:baselinewhite-space:prewhite-space:pre-wrap">Workstations (26 units):<span style="font-size:11ptfont-family:Arial,sans-serifcolor:#000000background-color:transparentfont-weight:400font-style:normalfont-variant:normaltext-decoration:nonevertical-align:baselinewhite-space:prewhite-space:pre-wrap">&nbspRobots deliver required items by bringing entire shelving units to operators, enabling fast and accurate order fulfillment.&nbsp<span style="font-size:11ptfont-family:Arial,sans-serifcolor:#000000background-color:transparentfont-weight:700font-style:normalfont-variant:normaltext-decoration:nonevertical-align:baselinewhite-space:prewhite-space:pre-wrap">STP (Shelf-to-Person) system:<span style="font-size:11ptfont-family:Arial,sans-serifcolor:#000000background-color:transparentfont-weight:400font-style:normalfont-variant:normaltext-decoration:nonevertical-align:baselinewhite-space:prewhite-space:pre-wrap">&nbspMinimizes wasted travel time by bringing shelves directly to operators.&nbsp<span style="font-size:11ptfont-family:Arial,sans-serifcolor:#000000background-color:transparentfont-weight:700font-style:normalfont-variant:normaltext-decoration:nonevertical-align:baselinewhite-space:prewhite-space:pre-wrap">Integrated control system (WMS):<span style="font-size:11ptfont-family:Arial,sans-serifcolor:#000000background-color:transparentfont-weight:400font-style:normalfont-variant:normaltext-decoration:nonevertical-align:baselinewhite-space:prewhite-space:pre-wrap">&nbspMonitors material flow in real time and orchestrates the robot fleet and workstations to optimize operations.

Workflow

STEP 1.	The WMS analyzes customer order data and dispatches tasks to the robots
STEP 2.	Robot dispatch: AMRs pick the required SKUs from warehouse shelving and deliver them to workstations
STEP 3.	Operator processing: Operators verify items at the workstation and pack orders
STEP 4.	Ship preparation: Packed orders are transferred to the shipping/staging area.

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Key Features

Large-scale warehouse optimization: Delivers high throughput and operational flexibility even in warehouses over 11,000 m².

Efficient space utilization: Maximizes warehouse space utilization through shelf-moving robots.

Productivity uplift: Enables faster processing of a higher volume of orders by eliminating the need for operators to travel.

Agile operations: Responds in real time to rapidly changing apparel trends and order patterns.

Implementation Results

ROI Period
Key Metrics	Smart fulfillment enabled: Fully automated warehouse operations with a fleet of 181 robots and 26 workstations. Process optimization: A flexible, efficient intralogistics workflow aligned with the latest apparel trends. Productivity gains: Post-deployment, order throughput and picking accuracy improved significantly. Stronger competitiveness: Faster response to customer requirements, enhancing overall brand competitiveness.
Client Feedback	“HIK’s STP solution has completely reshaped the paradigm of our distribution center. Thanks to automation, we can now fully meet the demanding production requirements of the apparel industry, delivering high satisfaction for both operators and customers.”

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Implementation Results

Japanese fashion retailer’s warehouse automation success story 😎 (Case study: deployment of 181 HIK AMR logistics robots)

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