Logistics fulfillment partner Modexpress continues to invest in Astro WMS® from Consafe Logistics

Modexpress, a leading logistics fulfillment partner for international fashion and lifestyle brands, is taking another important step in automation. By further extending the use of Astro WMS®, the company optimizes its operations and increases the scalability of its logistics processes. This makes Modexpress ready for the future and strengthens its position in the competitive logistics sector.

Modexpress operates several warehouses across Europe, but its logistics hub in the Dutch town of Helmond plays a crucial role in the expansion of its operations. This distribution center is currently being enlarged from 39,000 to 52,000 square meters. With this expansion, Modexpress aims not only to centralize more stock, but also to further develop the technological capabilities of the warehouse. The choice to use Astro WMS® from Consafe Logistics as the central system fits in perfectly with this.

Thanks to advanced automation, such as a high-capacity pouch sorter, Modexpress can now process more than 7,500 pieces per hour. This results in a doubling of picking speed and a significant reduction in manual labor. In this way, the company responds more efficiently to peak periods without sacrificing speed or accuracy.

The challenges of a growing company

With the increasing demand for fast and efficient order processing, Modexpress faced some significant challenges:

• The reliance on manual labor made the process expensive and difficult to scale up.
• Complex multichannel logistics required efficient distribution of inventory for both B2B and B2C orders.
• During peak periods, the risk of delays and errors was greater with manual processing.
• An integrated system that seamlessly links warehouse management, automation and transportation was needed.
• By implementing Astro WMS® and further automation, Modexpress has effectively addressed these challenges.

Solutions and benefits of Astro WMS®

To improve operations and enable further economies of scale, Modexpress invested in advanced sorting systems, packaging machines and fulfillment solutions. Some concrete improvements:

• Faster order processing: the combination of Astro WMS® and automated sorters doubles picking speed.
• Higher accuracy: automatic checks minimize picking, sorting and packaging errors.
• More efficient use of labor: less reliance on manual processes lowers operational costs.
• Scalability: the system enables further growth and supports the processing of larger volumes without loss of quality.
• Improved multichannel fulfillment: both B2B and B2C orders are handled more efficiently, leading to higher customer satisfaction.

Stronger partnership with Consafe Logistics

Since 2016, Modexpress has partnered with Consafe Logistics. This long-term partnership has ensured a smooth transition to more advanced automation solutions.

Jan van Vlokhoven, ICT director of Modexpress, emphasizes the importance of this partnership: "We continue to invest in our relationship with Consafe Logistics because their solutions are deeply embedded in our infrastructure. It is the heart of our operations. Strong personal relationships and clear, direct communication between our teams were crucial to the success of this project. The collaboration was highly interactive, with both teams working closely together. Our hands-on approach to testing and implementation accelerated progress and ensured a seamless rollout. As with any complex development, we encountered challenges during the testing phase, but they were resolved quickly and efficiently. Their team was always ready to jump in and provide expert support when needed."

Interactive and practical collaboration between the two teams allowed challenges during implementation to be resolved quickly and effectively. This enabled a smooth rollout of the new automation solutions.

Ready for the future

With the expansion of its logistics center and the further integration of Astro WMS®, Modexpress has laid a solid foundation for future growth. Continued investment in technology and automation keeps the company flexible and competitive in a rapidly changing market. The successful implementation of Astro WMS® demonstrates how smart logistics solutions help companies operate more efficiently and be ready for further scale-up.