CSL Provide Automation for Online Fashion Retailer

CSL provided automation expertise for a leading 3PL provider’s new ecommerce operation for a fast fashion retailer. The project involved fitting out a 250,000 sq ft site with a dual-function system spanning four mezzanine levels. The system was designed to handle both replenishment cartons and empty order pick totes, moving them between the ground floor and all four mezzanine levels. It also had to collect finished picked totes and return them to the ground floor. CSL delivered two identical multi-floor solutions to meet the requirements of processing 250 picked orders and 250 inbound replenishments per hour.

The system used non-contact accumulating conveyors and motorized rollers to handle various box sizes without product crush. Barcode scanning ensured the correct destination for each item. Items were moved via high-speed lifts, with each lift having two platforms to allow simultaneous order picking and stock replenishment. The system incorporated 90-degree transfers to minimize conveyor footprint. CSL also provided individual control panels and Siemens PLCs for each lift tower, including diagnostics. The project was completed on time, within budget, and exceeded performance expectations.