GXO and Exotec partner to advance fashion fulfillment for Guess in the Netherlands

A fully integrated Skypod® system processes up to 70,000 pieces per day, increasing throughput capacity and enabling GXO to scale operations for Guess across EMEA and Asia.

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, and Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, today announced the successful deployment of the Exotec Skypod® System at GXO’s Venlo facility supporting leading global fashion brand Guess in the Netherlands.

Through its deployment of the automated solution, GXO is enhancing fulfillment operations for Guess across EMEA and Asia by increasing throughput, improving productivity and supporting future growth. The installation includes 127 robots, 60,000 rack locations, eight goods-to-person picking stations and 200 meters of conveyor network. The system processes between 40,000 and 70,000 pieces per day and can achieve throughput of up to 2,200 order lines per hour during peak periods.

Fashion fulfillment demands exceptional speed, accuracy and flexibility. At the Venlo site, GXO manages inbound logistics and value-added services, including quality control and garment conditioning, and outbound distribution for Guess. Working closely together, GXO and Exotec designed and implemented a tailored automation solution to meet the unique requirements of fashion logistics, including high SKU counts, seasonal demand fluctuations and evolving customer needs. Exotec coordinated integration and end-to-end deployment to ensure operational reliability across the facility.

“The impact has been evident from day one,” said Mark Donné, Operations Manager, GXO Venlo. “Our automated solution with Exotec, tailored specifically for Guess, has helped take our operation to the next level, enabling faster processing, greater predictability and a smoother workflow across the site. As our business with Guess continues to grow, we have the scalability and flexibility needed to support future demand.”

“Fashion logistics doesn’t tolerate approximation — high SKU counts, seasonal spikes, and EMEA-wide distribution require precision engineering, not off-the-shelf automation,” said Wim Vermeir, Senior Sales Executive Benelux, Exotec. “With GXO, we designed a system built specifically for those demands, and the throughput numbers speak for themselves. The result is a highly efficient operation that supports both current performance and future growth.”

The deployment further strengthens the collaboration between GXO, Exotec and Guess, demonstrating how advanced automation and operational expertise can help retailers build supply chains that adapt with seasonal demand, scale without re-engineering and maintain throughput under pressure while enhancing service for customers.

Informazioni su GXO

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) è il più grande fornitore di logistica per conto terzi al mondo e sta beneficiando della rapida crescita dell’ecommerce, dell'automazione e dell'outsourcing. GXO si impegna a fornire un ambiente di lavoro diversificato e di livello mondiale a più di 150.000 membri del team in oltre 1000 strutture per un totale di oltre 18,5 milioni di metri quadrati. L'azienda collabora con le principali aziende blue-chip del mondo per risolvere sfide logistiche complesse con soluzioni tecnologicamente avanzate per la supply chain e l'ecommerce, su scala e con velocità. La sede centrale di GXO è a Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. Per ulteriori informazioni, visitate il sito GXO.com e segui GXO su LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram e YouTube.

About Exotec:

Exotec is a global warehouse automation leader delivering flexible, reliable end-to-end robotic solutions for modern fulfillment operations. By designing and manufacturing its own technology and solutions, Exotec serves as a single automation provider, reducing complexity and risk while accelerating time to value compared to traditional systems. Over 75 industry-leading brands including Oxford Industries (Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer), Carrefour, Decathlon, and UNIQLO trust Exotec to improve operations across 200+ sites worldwide. Connect with Exotec on LinkedIn e YouTube.