Spar: Automation offers scope for growth

As a result of the growth of the international food retailer Spar, the existing distribution center threatened to become too small. The premises of the neighbours (Xenos) seemed to be available. With a few little changes this became the perfect solution for Spar.

Increased capacity

Spar was looking for a solution to expand its distribution center in Waalwijk, the Netherlands. A few years before Swisslog had automated the warehouse of their neighbours. This warehouse became available and after a study Spar decided to use these premises for their expansion. Swisslog helped Spar to adapt the software.

Main Benefits

BENEFITS

Efficient, state-of-the-art technology
Control over processes; minimum risk of error
High picking performance
Improved ergonomics
Optimized ergonomics
Quality guaranteed thanks to advanced automation
Automation enables growth ambitions
Excellent support – before, during and after the project

Video

Watch this video to see Rob Salomé, Supply Chain & Logistics Manager at Spar, explain how their supply chain works. How they took over the distribution center of the neighbours and changed it to their own benefits.

We're very proud to be the first food retailer in the Netherlands to have such an attractive automated solution!

Rob Salomé, Supply Chain & Logistics Manager at Spar