Quicktron X Runbow
Runbow Logistics is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider serving global sportswear brands including Nike, Skechers, Arena and other premium retailers. To support rapidly changing order profiles while maximizing warehouse capacity, Runbow partnered with Quicktron to build a high-density, goods-to-person fulfillment system powered by QuickBin Ultra.
The automated solution combines intelligent robotics, high-density storage and warehouse software to improve storage utilization, increase fulfillment efficiency and provide the flexibility required for multi-brand logistics operations.
Project Highlights
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Industry | 3PL Logistics |
| End Customers | Nike, Skechers, Arena |
| Warehouse Area | 800 m² |
| Storage Height | 9 m |
| Storage Capacity | 20,000 Tote Locations |
| Maximum Capacity | 22,000 Tote Locations |
| Bin Pickers | 6 × A5 |
| Tote Movers | 15 × M5E |
| Workstations | 3 × U-shaped Conveyor Picking Stations |
| Throughput | 450 Cartons per Hour |
Objective
As a third-party logistics provider serving multiple global sportswear brands, Runbow needed an automation solution capable of handling high SKU diversity, seasonal demand fluctuations and growing fulfillment requirements within a limited warehouse footprint.
The objective was to:
- Maximize storage density without expanding warehouse space
- Improve fulfillment efficiency across multiple brand owners
- Support both inbound replenishment and outbound fulfillment in one integrated workflow
- Reduce labor dependency while improving order accuracy and operational consistency
- Build a flexible automation platform capable of supporting future business growth
Solution and Benefits
Quicktron deployed its QuickBin Ultra high-density tote handling solution to build an intelligent goods-to-person fulfillment system. The solution combines A5 Bin Pickers, M5E Tote Movers, shared picking workstations and a Mobile Put Wall to seamlessly connect storage, replenishment and order fulfillment within one integrated operation.
Key solution highlights include:
- 2+3 deep high-density storage configuration
- More than 22,000 tote storage locations
- 6 A5 Bin Pickers for automated storage and retrieval
- 15 M5E Tote Movers supporting dual-tote transportation
- 3 U-shaped Conveyor Picking Workstations shared by inbound and outbound operations
- Mobile Put Wall for faster packing and order consolidation
This integrated solution significantly increases storage density while improving warehouse throughput, equipment utilization and operational flexibility.
Results
The automated fulfillment center delivers measurable improvements in warehouse performance:
- 450 cartons processed per hour
- High-density storage within only 800 m² while supporting more than 20,000 tote locations
- Shared inbound and outbound workstations improve equipment utilization
- Mobile Put Wall increases packing and order verification efficiency
- Reduced manual walking and repetitive handling
- Lower labor requirements with improved operational consistency
By combining A5 storage robots with M5E dual-tote transportation robots, Runbow has built a scalable fulfillment operation capable of supporting continued business growth while delivering faster, more efficient service for leading global sportswear brands.
By deploying QuickBin Ultra, Runbow built a smarter, high-density fulfillment operation that maximizes space, improves productivity and scales with business growth.
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