Robotics & Automation Platforms

Driving Warehouse Automation at Global Scale

Leading implementation of cutting-edge robotics and automation technologies across 18 global warehouses serving 300+ e-commerce brands. Hands-on experience with Autostore, Geek+, T-sorter, Libiao Robotics, and proprietary Warehouse Control Systems. Featured videos and demonstrations showcasing real-world deployment and operational excellence.

Technology Platforms

Hands-on experience with leading warehouse automation technologies

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Autostore

Cube Storage & Robotic Picking

Deployment: Multiple THG facilities globally

High-density automated storage and retrieval system with robotic bins and picking ports

Use Case

Large volume SKU storage with 4x space efficiency compared to traditional racking

Key Metrics

4x storage density improvement
99.7% picking accuracy
40% labor cost reduction
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Geek+ Robotics

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Deployment: 8+ warehouses across UK and Europe

Bring-work-to-worker mobile robots for goods-to-person fulfillment

Use Case

Medium to high volume order fulfillment with flexible scalability

Key Metrics

300% picking productivity increase
Scalable fleet (10-200 robots per facility)
50% reduction in walking distance for pickers
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T-sorter

Automated Sortation System

Deployment: High-volume distribution centers

High-speed automated sorting and routing for outbound shipments

Use Case

Multi-carrier sortation and order consolidation at scale

Key Metrics

10,000+ units per hour throughput
99.9% sorting accuracy
60% faster order processing
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Libiao Robotics

Shuttle-based Storage System

Deployment: Pilot implementations in Asia facilities

High-speed shuttle robots for dense storage and rapid retrieval

Use Case

Fast-moving SKUs requiring high-frequency access

Key Metrics

5x faster retrieval than manual picking
Compact footprint for urban warehouses
24/7 continuous operation capability
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Proprietary Warehouse Control System (WCS)

Integration & Orchestration Platform

Deployment: All THG automated facilities globally

In-house developed WCS integrating multiple robotics platforms with WMS and ERP

Use Case

Unified control and optimization across heterogeneous robotics fleet

Key Metrics

Single platform managing 4+ robotics vendors
Real-time optimization algorithms for task allocation
API-based integration with 10+ enterprise systems

Video Showcases

Real-world demonstrations of robotics deployment and operations

Autostore Implementation for 3PL Fulfillment

Deep-dive into Autostore deployment for third-party logistics operations

Technologies

AutostoreWCS3PL

Highlights

  • Autostore grid design and bin management
  • Integration with Warehouse Management System
  • Picking port operations and order fulfillment flow

Autostore for 3PL Fulfillment

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Warehouse Automation Strategy at THG

Strategic approach to multi-vendor robotics integration

Technologies

AutostoreGeek+T-sorterWCS

Highlights

  • Multi-vendor robotics strategy and vendor selection
  • Phased rollout approach across 18 global facilities
  • ROI realization and operational metrics

Warehouse Automation Strategy at THG

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Libiao Robotics Deployment

Implementing advanced shuttle-based robotics for rapid fulfillment

Technologies

Libiao RoboticsShuttle Systems

Highlights

  • Shuttle robot operation and speed demonstration
  • Dense storage configuration and space optimization
  • Integration with existing warehouse infrastructure

Libiao Robotics Implementation

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Global Fulfillment Excellence

Scaling automation across global warehouse network

Technologies

Multi-platform Automation

Highlights

  • 18 warehouses with integrated automation
  • 300+ brands served with consistent SLAs
  • 198 global destinations with optimized routing

Global Fulfillment Excellence

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Retail Fulfillment Innovation

Cutting-edge fulfillment solutions for retail and e-commerce

Technologies

Retail AutomationE-commerce Fulfillment

Highlights

  • Retail-specific automation configurations
  • Same-day and next-day fulfillment capabilities
  • Peak season scalability and performance

Retail Fulfillment with Arne

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Warehouse Automation Overview

Comprehensive overview of THG's automation journey

Technologies

End-to-end Automation

Highlights

  • Automation maturity journey from manual to lights-out
  • Technology stack and integration architecture
  • Change management and workforce transformation

Warehouse Automation Strategy

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Bumblebee Automation Platform

Next-generation automation and operations management

Technologies

Bumblebee PlatformOperations Management

Highlights

  • AI-driven task allocation and optimization
  • Real-time performance monitoring and dashboards
  • Predictive analytics for capacity planning

Bumblebee Automation Platform

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THG Checkout Launch

Launching innovative checkout solution for global e-commerce

Technologies

Checkout PlatformE-commerce Integration

Highlights

  • Seamless checkout experience integration
  • Multi-currency and global payment support
  • Conversion optimization through technology

Introducing Checkout by THG Fulfil

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Technology Stack & Integration

Four-layer architecture enabling seamless multi-vendor robotics orchestration

Robotics Layer

  • Autostore (cube storage and robotic picking)
  • Geek+ (autonomous mobile robots)
  • T-sorter (automated sortation)
  • Libiao Robotics (shuttle systems)

Control Layer

  • Proprietary Warehouse Control System (WCS)
  • Real-time task allocation and optimization
  • API-based integration framework

Management Layer

  • Warehouse Management System (WMS)
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Order Management System (OMS)

Analytics Layer

  • Real-time operational dashboards
  • Predictive analytics and capacity planning
  • AI/ML for demand forecasting and route optimization

Innovation Highlights

Differentiated approaches creating competitive advantage

Multi-Vendor Integration

Unique ability to integrate and orchestrate 4+ different robotics platforms under single WCS

Impact

Flexibility to choose best-of-breed solutions and avoid vendor lock-in

Proprietary WCS Development

Built in-house Warehouse Control System instead of vendor solutions for competitive advantage

Impact

Faster customization, lower ongoing costs, complete control over roadmap

AI-Driven Optimization

Machine learning algorithms for task allocation, demand forecasting, and route optimization

Impact

15-20% efficiency gains beyond standard robotics automation

Phased Rollout Methodology

Proven approach: pilot → scale → optimize across 18 global facilities

Impact

Reduced risk, accelerated learning, consistent quality across deployments

Change Management at Scale

Successfully trained and transitioned 2,000+ warehouse associates to automated operations

Impact

95%+ workforce retention, zero strikes, improved job satisfaction

Board Value Proposition

strategic

Demonstrated hands-on technology leadership implementing cutting-edge automation at scale (18 facilities globally)

operational

Proven ability to drive operational excellence with measurable results (40% efficiency gains, 99.7% accuracy)

innovation

Built proprietary technology (WCS) creating competitive moat and avoiding vendor lock-in

financial

Strong ROI realization through cost reduction (25% fulfillment costs) and revenue enablement (300+ brands served)

execution

Successfully executed complex multi-vendor, multi-geography technology transformations with minimal disruption

people

Effective change management transitioning 2,000+ workers to automated operations with high retention