AutoStore for E-Commerce & Retail Operations High-density, high-throughput automation integrated by Kardex to help retailers scale omnichannel distribution, adapt quickly to high-demand periods, and fulfill orders quicker and more efficiently.

E-Commerce and retail operations demand speed, accuracy, and flexibility, especially as SKU counts grow, order profiles shift, and delivery expectations tighten. Kardex delivers AutoStore systems designed for retail complexity, seasonal volatility, and omnichannel fulfillment. Paired with Kardex FulfillX software orchestration, the system enables high-throughput picking, exceptional accuracy, and scalable growth — all within your existing facility.

Cutter & Buck, a premium apparel brand, tackled growing fulfillment bottlenecks by implementing AutoStore by Kardex to modernize its warehouse operations. The solution cut the company’s storage footprint by about 50%, greatly reduced pick times, and enabled orders to be processed in under ten minutes. 

AutoStore is a cube-based automated storage and retrieval system that uses robots to store and deliver goods with unmatched density and speed.

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Kardex FulfillX warehouse execution software is designed to orchestrate complex e-commerce & Retail operations within the AutoStore system.

Kardex software orchestration coordinates inventory, orders, and priorities across e-commerce, DTC, BOPIS, and will-call fulfillment in a single, intelligent system. 

Guided picking technology, like the Intuitive Picking Assistant, improves picking accuracy and dramatically shortens training time for new and seasonal staff. Intelligent packing logic directs operators to the right-size carton for each order, reducing corrugate usage and lowering shipping costs. 

Handle growth, returns, and faster delivery (all within your existing facility)

E-commerce and retail operations are under pressure to move more orders, manage high return volumes, and deliver faster, often from space-constrained, live facilities. Traditional pick modules and shelving systems consume floor space, require manual put-back for returns, and struggle to adapt as demand patterns change.

Are your operators walking 5+ miles per day?

AutoStore replaces walk-based picking with high-density, goods-to-person storage, reclaiming up to 75% of floor space while dramatically reducing travel time. Returns are inducted directly back into the system and immediately available for outbound orders, eliminating manual restocking and freeing labor for higher-value work. Kardex FulfillX WES integrates directly with existing ERP and WMS platforms to orchestrate inbound, outbound, and replenishment in one unified interface.

Proven in e-commerce and retail fulfillment environments

In live retail operations, AutoStore by Kardex has replaced legacy pick modules with compact cube storage, delivering 2–3× increases in lines per hour and 40–60% reductions in direct picking labor. Pick-by-light and scan-to-confirm workflows simplify training, cutting onboarding time from weeks to days — even for temporary staff. Unified dashboards provide real-time visibility into orders, bins, labor, and system performance, enabling confident decision-making during demand fluctuations.

What this enables for retail & e-commerce businesses

• Fulfill e-commerce, DTC, BOPIS, and will-call orders from a single AutoStore grid

• Reduce picking labor by up to 60% while improving employee ergonomics

• Reclaim 60–75% of floor space versus shelving or mezzanine systems

• Achieve 99.9% picking accuracy, reducing returns and improving customer satisfaction

• Support massive SKU breadth across apparel, home, electronics, and beauty

• Year 5 and Year 10 growth can often be accommodated within the same grid, making planning and scaling easier 

A smarter foundation for modern retail fulfillment

AutoStore by Kardex provides a compact, flexible automation foundation that adapts as retail strategies evolve. When paired with Kardex FulfillX software, integration expertise, and lifecycle support, retailers gain a fulfillment system that delivers measurable performance today and scales confidently for Year 5 and beyond.