AutoStore for Spare Parts & Parts Distribution Managing thousands of parts demands speed, accuracy, visibility, and space efficiency. We deliver it all in one compact system.

Parts and spare parts operations are different. Demand is unpredictable. SKU counts are massive. Service levels are unforgiving. And space is always limited. Kardex delivers AutoStore systems engineered for high-SKU parts complexity and mission-critical fulfillment. 

After multiple acquisitions, Sonepar was operating three separate warehouses in the Las Vegas market. Codale consolidated these locations into a single high-performance distribution center using AutoStore and Kardex FulfillX, compressing nearly 10,000 SKUs into just 5,500 square feet while supporting both contractor Will Call and regional replenishment. Watch how the new facility delivers faster fulfillment and a scalable model for future distribution centers.

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 parts fulfillment.

Kardex software orchestration coordinates inventory, orders, and priorities across aftermarket, MRO, branch fulfillment, 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. 

Manage growth, service levels, and space constraints (all within your existing facility)

Automotive and industrial distributors are under constant pressure to improve parts availability, meet service level agreements, and deliver faster, often from an overworked, space-constrained environment. Traditional shelving, carton flow, and mezzanines consume a lot of floor space, rely on operators to walk, and struggle to maintain efficiency as SKU counts expand. 

Are your operators walking miles each shift?

AutoStore transforms parts inventory management by replacing walk-based picking with high-density, goods-to-person storage, reclaiming up to 75% of floor space while compressing thousands of SKUs into a compact footprint. Parts are delivered directly to operators at ergonomic workstations, ensuring fast access to inventory without searching aisles or manually restocking shelves. Kardex FulfillX integrates with existing ERP and WMS platforms to orchestrate inbound inventory, storage allocation, and order fulfillment through a single, unified interface.

Proven in high-SKU parts distribution

In live parts and industrial operations, AutoStore by Kardex has replaced legacy pick modules, manual shelving, and carousels 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 spikes.

What this enables for parts & industrial supply operations

• Fulfill service parts, aftermarket, MRO, and distribution 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 errors and downtime

• Support massive SKU breadth across electrical, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and MRO parts catalogs

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

A smarter foundation for modern parts inventory

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