Boohoo Elevates its Game With Retrofit Warehouse

In response to its growing portfolio and increasing supply chain pressures, Boohoo embarked on an initiative to retrofit their distribution center in Sheffield with state-of-the-art automation for intake, order processing and shipping.

Boohoo Sheffield, UK - Highly automated fashion retrofit project

SSI SCHAEFER implements new e-commerce warehouse for online fashion group Boohoo. The overall solution includes 550,000 tote locations in the SSI Cuby shuttle warehouse. The dynamic buffer in the SSI Carrier pouch sorter stores up to 150,000 returns and fast-moving items, for a planned throughput of 40,000 items per hour. In this highly dynamic material flow, the WAMAS® logistics software ensures efficient processes and the 24/7 SSI Resident Maintenance® service package guarantees maximum system availability.

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It was clear from the rapid growth trajectory of Pretty Little Thing that the manual operation in Sheffield did not have the capacity required.

Mike Kosciukiewicz
Head of Supply Chain Development for Boohoo
Mike Kosciukiewicz
Head of Supply Chain Development for Boohoo

Competitive Advantage

There are multiple benefits of the new system that will give Boohoo a competitive advantage over others. Aside from the increase in both stockholding and throughput capacities there has also been a step change in operational efficiencies thanks to the goods to person and pouch sortation technologies. There have also been major improvements in service, accuracy, colleague attrition and health & safety. All of these have made this investment a game changer for Boohoo. With the growth the company was achieving, the retrofit project was a necessity for continuing Boohoo’s trajectory well into the future.

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A Look Behind the Scenes of Resident Maintenance

Immerse yourself with us in the world of SSI Resident Maintenance, using the example of Boohoo. Craig Patterson, RM Engineering Manager at SSI SCHAEFER, provides exclusive insights into the challenges and tasks of his resident maintenance team on site. Have a look!

Highlights of the Solution

Pouch Sorter SSI Carrier: A modular pouch sorter for e-commerce and omnichannel distribution

Pouch Sorter SSI Carrier

Shuttle System Cuby with up to 36 storage levels

SSI Cuby

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