Exotec Announces Partnership with Oxford Industries to Implement Next Generation Skypod System in New Multi-Brand Distribution Center
Rhea-AI Summary
Oxford Industries (NYSE: OXM), owner of Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, and Johnny Was, has partnered with Exotec to automate its new distribution center in Lyons, Georgia. The 560,000+ square-foot facility will feature Exotec's Next Generation Skypod system, marking the company's largest robotic deployment to date.
The facility, designed to process over 20 million units annually, will incorporate more than 450 robots and 450,000 storage locations. The automation system will handle receiving, decanting, sorting, packing, and outbound shipment operations. A key feature includes enhanced returns processing capabilities, reducing time and labor for inspection, sorting, and restocking.
The multi-brand, omnichannel distribution center is scheduled to open in late 2025, strategically located with access to Southeastern U.S. ports to support Oxford Industries' growing operations.
Positive
- Major automation investment to boost operational efficiency and productivity
- Significant expansion with 560,000+ sq ft facility capable of processing 20M+ units annually
- Strategic location near Southeastern U.S. ports enhancing distribution capabilities
- Advanced returns processing system to reduce operational costs and improve inventory management
Negative
- Substantial capital expenditure required for facility and automation system
- Potential implementation and transition risks during system deployment
News Market Reaction – OXM
On the day this news was published, OXM gained 7.45%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.
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Owner of Tommy Bahama®, Lilly Pulitzer® and Johnny Was® will outfit new 560,000+-square-foot, omnichannel facility with end-to-end automation platform
The new 560,000+-square-foot facility is designed to process more than 20 million units a year, making it Exotec's largest and most intricate robotic deployment to date. The Next Generation Skypod system, which will serve as the picking engine for the whole warehouse, will consist of over 450,000 storage locations and more than 450 robots. Exotec will integrate its hardware and software with third-party machinery to offer end-to-end warehouse automation and support receiving, decanting, sorting, and packing, as well as outbound shipment. The system will also enable the company to effectively handle returns, significantly cutting the amount of time and labor needed to inspect, sort, and store returned items, streamlining the process of making it available for resale.
"As the largest Exotec deployment to date, the Oxford Industries project not only showcases the performance and scalability of our system, but also the sophistication of our integration capabilities," says Romain Moulin, CEO and co-founder of Exotec. "Having a client like Oxford Industries select Exotec as the integrator for a project of this complexity speaks volumes about the trust they put in our ability to deliver end-to-end warehouse automation that goes beyond our standard Skypod system."
"We are excited about making this large investment in an expanded facility in
The multi-brand, omnichannel distribution facility is expected to open in late 2025 and will play a critical role in supporting Oxford Industries' future operations.
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About Exotec
Exotec is a global warehouse robotics company powering the world's largest brands. The company combines the best of hardware and software to offer elegant warehouse robotic systems that drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. 50+ industry-leading brands including Gap Inc., Carrefour, Decathlon, and UNIQLO trust Exotec to improve their operations across 150+ sites worldwide.
About Oxford Industries
Oxford Industries, Inc., a leader in the apparel industry, owns and markets the distinctive Tommy Bahama®, Lilly Pulitzer®, Johnny Was®, Southern Tide®, The Beaufort Bonnet Company® and Duck Head® lifestyle brands. Oxford's stock has traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1964 under the symbol OXM. For more information, please visit Oxford's website at www.oxfordinc.com.
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