Exotec Announces Partnership with Oxford Industries to Implement Next Generation Skypod System in New Multi-Brand Distribution Center
Oxford Industries (NYSE: OXM), owner of Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, and Johnny Was, has partnered with Exotec to automate its new distribution center in Lyons, Georgia. The 560,000+ square-foot facility will feature Exotec's Next Generation Skypod system, marking the company's largest robotic deployment to date.
The facility, designed to process over 20 million units annually, will incorporate more than 450 robots and 450,000 storage locations. The automation system will handle receiving, decanting, sorting, packing, and outbound shipment operations. A key feature includes enhanced returns processing capabilities, reducing time and labor for inspection, sorting, and restocking.
The multi-brand, omnichannel distribution center is scheduled to open in late 2025, strategically located with access to Southeastern U.S. ports to support Oxford Industries' growing operations.
Oxford Industries (NYSE: OXM), proprietaria di Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer e Johnny Was, ha stretto una partnership con Exotec per automatizzare il suo nuovo centro di distribuzione a Lyons, in Georgia. La struttura di oltre 560.000 piedi quadrati presenterà il sistema Skypod di Next Generation di Exotec, segnando il più grande dispiegamento robotico dell'azienda fino ad oggi.
Il centro è progettato per elaborare oltre 20 milioni di unità all'anno e incorporerà più di 450 robot e 450.000 posizioni di stoccaggio. Il sistema di automazione gestirà le operazioni di ricezione, decantazione, smistamento, imballaggio e spedizione in uscita. Una caratteristica chiave include capacità avanzate di gestione dei resi, riducendo il tempo e il lavoro per ispezione, smistamento e reintegro.
Il centro di distribuzione multi-brand e omnichannel è previsto per l'apertura alla fine del 2025, strategicamente situato con accesso ai porti del sud-est degli Stati Uniti per supportare le operazioni in crescita di Oxford Industries.
Oxford Industries (NYSE: OXM), propietaria de Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer y Johnny Was, se ha asociado con Exotec para automatizar su nuevo centro de distribución en Lyons, Georgia. La instalación de más de 560,000 pies cuadrados contará con el sistema Skypod de Nueva Generación de Exotec, marcando el mayor despliegue robótico de la empresa hasta la fecha.
La instalación, diseñada para procesar más de 20 millones de unidades anualmente, incorporará más de 450 robots y 450,000 ubicaciones de almacenamiento. El sistema de automatización manejará operaciones de recepción, decantación, clasificación, empaquetado y envío saliente. Una característica clave incluye capacidades mejoradas para el procesamiento de devoluciones, reduciendo el tiempo y el trabajo para inspección, clasificación y reabastecimiento.
El centro de distribución multicanal y de múltiples marcas está programado para abrir a finales de 2025, estratégicamente ubicado con acceso a los puertos del sureste de EE. UU. para apoyar las operaciones en crecimiento de Oxford Industries.
옥스포드 인더스트리스 (NYSE: OXM)는 토미 바하마, 릴리 풀리처, 조니 와스의 소유주로서 조지아주 리온스에 새로운 물류 센터를 자동화하기 위해 엑소텍과 파트너십을 체결했습니다. 56만 평방피트 이상의 시설은 엑소텍의 차세대 스카이팟 시스템을 특징으로 하며, 이는 회사의 최대 로봇 배치입니다.
이 시설은 연간 2천만 개 이상의 유닛을 처리하도록 설계되었으며, 450개 이상의 로봇과 45만 개의 저장 위치를 포함할 것입니다. 자동화 시스템은 수신, 디캔팅, 분류, 포장 및 출하 작업을 처리합니다. 주요 기능으로는 반품 처리 능력 향상이 포함되어 있어 검사, 분류 및 재고 보충에 소요되는 시간과 노동을 줄입니다.
다중 브랜드 옴니채널 물류 센터는 2025년 말에 개장할 예정이며, 옥스포드 인더스트리스의 성장하는 운영을 지원하기 위해 미국 동남부 항구에 접근할 수 있는 전략적인 위치에 있습니다.
Oxford Industries (NYSE: OXM), propriétaire de Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer et Johnny Was, s'est associé à Exotec pour automatiser son nouveau centre de distribution à Lyons, en Géorgie. La structure de plus de 560 000 pieds carrés présentera le système Skypod de nouvelle génération d'Exotec, marquant le plus grand déploiement robotique de l'entreprise à ce jour.
Le centre, conçu pour traiter plus de 20 millions d'unités par an, incorporera plus de 450 robots et 450 000 emplacements de stockage. Le système d'automatisation gérera les opérations de réception, de décantation, de tri, d'emballage et d'expédition sortante. Une caractéristique clé comprend des capacités améliorées de traitement des retours, réduisant le temps et le travail pour l'inspection, le tri et le réapprovisionnement.
Le centre de distribution multimarques et omnicanal devrait ouvrir fin 2025, stratégiquement situé avec un accès aux ports du sud-est des États-Unis pour soutenir les opérations croissantes d'Oxford Industries.
Oxford Industries (NYSE: OXM), Eigentümer von Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer und Johnny Was, hat eine Partnerschaft mit Exotec geschlossen, um sein neues Verteilungszentrum in Lyons, Georgia, zu automatisieren. Die über 560.000 Quadratfuß große Einrichtung wird das Next Generation Skypod-System von Exotec nutzen und stellt den bisher größten Roboter-Einsatz des Unternehmens dar.
Die Einrichtung ist darauf ausgelegt, über 20 Millionen Einheiten jährlich zu verarbeiten und wird mehr als 450 Roboter sowie 450.000 Lagerplätze umfassen. Das Automatisierungssystem wird die Abläufe für Empfang, Dekantieren, Sortieren, Verpacken und den Versand abwickeln. Ein entscheidendes Merkmal sind verbesserte Rückgabeverarbeitungsfähigkeiten, die die Zeit und den Arbeitsaufwand für Inspektion, Sortierung und Nachbestückung reduzieren.
Das Multi-Brand-Omnichannel-Verteilungszentrum soll Ende 2025 eröffnet werden und ist strategisch günstig gelegen, um Zugang zu den Hafenanlagen im Südosten der USA zu bieten und die wachsenden Aktivitäten von Oxford Industries zu unterstützen.
- Major automation investment to boost operational efficiency and productivity
- Significant expansion with 560,000+ sq ft facility capable of processing 20M+ units annually
- Strategic location near Southeastern U.S. ports enhancing distribution capabilities
- Advanced returns processing system to reduce operational costs and improve inventory management
- Substantial capital expenditure required for facility and automation system
- Potential implementation and transition risks during system deployment
Insights
Oxford Industries' partnership with Exotec for their new 560,000+ square-foot distribution center represents a significant operational transformation worth noting. The implementation of Exotec's Next Generation Skypod system - featuring over 450,000 storage locations and 450+ robots - positions OXM to process an impressive 20+ million units annually.
This investment addresses several critical operational challenges for a multi-brand retailer. The end-to-end automation platform will streamline receiving, decanting, sorting, packing and outbound shipping processes. Most importantly, the system's returns management capabilities could substantially improve margin preservation in what's typically a costly, labor-intensive process for apparel retailers.
The strategic location near Southeastern U.S. ports optimizes supply chain logistics, while the scale of automation suggests OXM anticipates sustained growth across its Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer and Johnny Was brands. The late 2025 opening timeline indicates this is a forward-looking investment rather than a reactive measure.
While implementation risks exist with any large-scale automation project, the comprehensive approach to warehouse modernization should ultimately enhance OXM's operational agility, potentially improving inventory turns and order fulfillment metrics that drive customer satisfaction in omnichannel retail.
Oxford Industries' investment in Exotec's robotics system represents a strategic pivot toward advanced logistics automation that aligns with broader retail industry trends. For a company operating premium lifestyle brands like Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer, this technology implementation addresses several critical business challenges.
The scale is particularly noteworthy - at over 560,000 square feet with capacity to process 20+ million units annually, this facility significantly expands OXM's distribution capabilities. The 450+ robot deployment suggests a substantial capital investment, but one that promises operational advantages in several key areas.
Most valuable is the system's comprehensive approach to returns management. In premium apparel, where return rates typically range from 25-40
The omnichannel focus is equally important. Premium brands increasingly compete on fulfillment experience, and this system should enable more efficient store replenishment alongside direct-to-consumer operations. By consolidating multiple brands within a single automated facility, OXM gains inventory flexibility and fulfillment efficiencies that would be impossible in siloed operations.
While implementation won't complete until late 2025, this forward-looking investment positions Oxford Industries to better manage seasonal inventory flows and peak demand periods across its brand portfolio.
Owner of Tommy Bahama®, Lilly Pulitzer® and Johnny Was® will outfit new 560,000+-square-foot, omnichannel facility with end-to-end automation platform
The new 560,000+-square-foot facility is designed to process more than 20 million units a year, making it Exotec's largest and most intricate robotic deployment to date. The Next Generation Skypod system, which will serve as the picking engine for the whole warehouse, will consist of over 450,000 storage locations and more than 450 robots. Exotec will integrate its hardware and software with third-party machinery to offer end-to-end warehouse automation and support receiving, decanting, sorting, and packing, as well as outbound shipment. The system will also enable the company to effectively handle returns, significantly cutting the amount of time and labor needed to inspect, sort, and store returned items, streamlining the process of making it available for resale.
"As the largest Exotec deployment to date, the Oxford Industries project not only showcases the performance and scalability of our system, but also the sophistication of our integration capabilities," says Romain Moulin, CEO and co-founder of Exotec. "Having a client like Oxford Industries select Exotec as the integrator for a project of this complexity speaks volumes about the trust they put in our ability to deliver end-to-end warehouse automation that goes beyond our standard Skypod system."
"We are excited about making this large investment in an expanded facility in
The multi-brand, omnichannel distribution facility is expected to open in late 2025 and will play a critical role in supporting Oxford Industries' future operations.
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About Exotec
Exotec is a global warehouse robotics company powering the world's largest brands. The company combines the best of hardware and software to offer elegant warehouse robotic systems that drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. 50+ industry-leading brands including Gap Inc., Carrefour, Decathlon, and UNIQLO trust Exotec to improve their operations across 150+ sites worldwide.
About Oxford Industries
Oxford Industries, Inc., a leader in the apparel industry, owns and markets the distinctive Tommy Bahama®, Lilly Pulitzer®, Johnny Was®, Southern Tide®, The Beaufort Bonnet Company® and Duck Head® lifestyle brands. Oxford's stock has traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1964 under the symbol OXM. For more information, please visit Oxford's website at www.oxfordinc.com.
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