Locus Robotics Corp. yesterday announced its deployment with The Quality Group, a quickly growing German e-commerce brand. The mobile robot provider said that TQG will deploy the LocusOne platform at its new 40,000 sq. m (430,556.4 sq. ft.) fulfillment center in Elsdorf, Germany.
The full deployment of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) is set to begin in a few weeks, said Locus. Already, TQG said it plans to scale the deployment in the coming months. This will enable it to meet the growing demand for its locally produced products.
“Our focus has always been on providing the highest quality products to our customers with speed and reliability,” stated Selim Tansuğ, chief operating officer at The Quality Group. “Partnering with Locus Robotics and deploying the LocusOne platform is a pivotal step in enhancing our operational capabilities. This collaboration ensures we stay ahead of the curve, maintaining unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput to meet the dynamic needs of our business.”
The LocusOne data-driven warehouse automation platform includes Locus Origin, the company’s AMR for high-volume collaborative order fulfillment, and Locus Vector, its material handling and logistics robot. Earlier this month, Vector earned its CE certification for safety, health, and environmental compliance.
LocusOne to help The Quality Group with demand
Locus Robotics said some key highlights of its deployment at The Quality Group include:
- FastPick technology: LocusOne’s FastPick functionality enables TQG to efficiently manage high-demand SKUs. This allows it to maintain a high throughput without needing to decant pallets, Locus said.
- Scalability for e-commerce growth: The deployment is intended to help TQG adapt to its dynamic growth trajectory and manage influencer-driven demand spikes and seasonal peaks.
- Operational flexibility: LocusOne’s adaptability enables TQG to expand or adjust its robot fleet for business-to-business (B2B) operations as market demands evolve. This allows the platform to support both e-commerce and wholesale distribution needs.
- Enhanced efficiency with flexibility: The partnership combines the throughput and performance benefits of traditional automation with the flexibility of the LocusOne platform, the companies said. This allows TQG to achieve high efficiency without compromising on scalability or adaptability, they claimed.
Locus said it has more than 150 customers in retail, healthcare, third-party logistics (3PL), and industrial brands in over 350 sites worldwide. Last year, the The Wilmington, Mass.-based company, a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winner, said its systems reached 4 billion picks across all of its customer deployments worldwide.
AMRs to help TQG expand market presence
The Quality Group said it has been rapidly expanding its market presence with brands like ESN and More Nutrition. The company specializes in sports nutrition, functional foods, and dietary supplements. Operational efficiency and high-volume fulfillment capabilities enable it to deliver rapid service to its global customer base, it said.
The company designed its Elsdorf facility for growth, starting with its ability to process 45,000 e-commerce orders daily and pick 300,000 units per day. As TQG continues to scale, the site will expand its capacity to handle up to 60,000 orders daily and go even beyond in peak season.
“We are honored to partner with The Quality Group, a trailblazer in Europe´s eCommerce landscape,” said Denis Niezgoda, chief commercial officer for international at Locus Robotics. “With our LocusOne platform, TQG is well-positioned to scale its operations with unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput. We’re excited to see how this partnership drives operational success and continues to set standards in the industry.”