Warehouse Automation for Retail & E-commerce with Kardex Solutions

Kjell & Company is a well-known Swedish retail brand specializing in consumer electronics accessories. The company operates more than 80 retail stores alongside a rapidly growing e-commerce channel. With over 9,000 SKUs—from phone chargers and cases to high-tech accessories—Kjell & Company manages one of the most diverse product portfolios in the Nordic region.

However, with the fast growth of both sales channels, a key question arose: How to optimize warehouse operations and improve overall efficiency?

Customer Challenges

• The existing warehouse (8,000 m²) in Malmö was nearly at full capacity.
• Traditional static racking systems lacked the speed and flexibility to handle retail and online orders simultaneously.
• Limited space for expanding storage and processing returns, urgent orders, and new inventory.
• The need to increase picking productivity, reduce space usage, and gain better control over material flow.

Kardex Solution – Implemented by ETEK Intralogistics

To comprehensively address Kjell & Company’s intralogistics challenges, Kardex – with technical support from its partner ETEK Intralogistics, deployed a state-of-the-art automated storage system:

• 12 Kardex Shuttle Vertical Lift Modules (with dual-sided access openings)
• Integrated Kardex Color Pick System for multi-order, color-guided picking
• Kardex JMIF software to manage and control the entire automated material flow
• Dedicated storage trays and protective plexiglass safety panels

Outstanding Results

• Picking productivity doubled: from 70 picks/hour (traditional shelving) to 120–200 picks/hour
• 90% space savings: from 800 m² reduced to just 80 m² after installing the first 6 modules
• Full utilization of warehouse ceiling height, increasing storage capacity without expanding floor space
• Simultaneous handling of diverse order types: e-commerce, retail, returns, new inventory, and urgent orders
• Improved accuracy and enhanced operator safety in a modern warehouse environment

Learn more here: CaseStudy_EN_Kjell.pdf 

Key Technical Specifications

• 12 Kardex Shuttle 250 modules
  
  • Dimensions: 3,480 mm (W) × 2,310 mm (D) × 7,950 mm (H)
    
  • Tray size: 3,050 × 610 mm
    
• Kardex Color Pick System
• Kardex JMIF (Java Machine Interface) software
• Dedicated Kardex VLM Boxes
• Plexiglass safety panels for product and operator protection

Why Choose ETEK Intralogistics?

As the strategic partner of Kardex in Vietnam, ETEK Intralogistics delivers advanced automated storage solutions for warehouses and manufacturing facilities. With a highly experienced engineering team, we are committed to:

• Optimized consulting and system design tailored to real operational needs
• Professional and fast installation
• Long-term operational support and maintenance

Looking for a smart storage solution to maximize warehouse space?

Contact ETEK Intralogistics today for a free consultation and explore real-world projects we’ve successfully delivered.

Email: info@etek.com.vn

Hotline: 0965 800 166

Website: intralogistic.com.vn