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As the cold-chain logistics sector continues to grow rapidly in China, the industry is shifting from single-function operations like storage and transportation toward integrated, multi-functional service models. One-stop service solutions — combining storage, processing, and distribution — have become a key competitive advantage. To stay ahead in this transformation, a leading cold-chain logistics provider in Shanghai decided to upgrade its warehouse automation capabilities. The company operates multiple temperature-controlled facilities offering storage, transportation, and value-added services such as repackaging and distribution for major brands and retail clients. With increasing order volumes and diverse customer needs, the company sought to boost storage density, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure product and worker safety in a demanding frozen environment.

To enhance the efficiency and capacity of its cold-chain logistics network, the company established a new automated cold storage facility in Chengdu. The warehouse is equipped with a XCube dense storage system, enabling high-density, low-temperature pallet storage and fully automated material handling.

The company is an independent logistics brand under the Cofco Group. As of April 2022, the company’s Cold Chain ranked first in China with a total area of 1.38 million square meters, accounting for 10.1% of the domestic high-standard cold storage market. With the rapid growth of its business, the company decided to implement an intelligent dense storage system powered by four-way shuttles, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and achieve intelligent warehouse management.

The company is an international manufacturer and sales service company specializing in daily consumer products, with business operations spanning across the globe. To meet the growing demand driven by sales expansion and an increasing number of orders, the company decided to build an automated dense storage warehouse in Shanghai. The goal was to achieve high-efficiency goods storage, management, and distribution.

A listed pharmaceutical group operating more than 20 R&D centers and 11 production bases nationwide required a highly reliable and compliant logistics system to meet strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards. The company’s production and transfer processes involve multi-floor, multi-zone operations with stringent sterility control requirements.

The Results The deployment of XPick delivered clear and measurable improvements: Up to 99.9% picking accuracy Productivity increased by up to 80% (UPH) Reduced labor intensity, particularly during peak seasons Improved employee satisfaction, driven by safer, more ergonomic, and technology-enabled workflows The customer emphasized that the value of XPick goes beyond efficiency gains. Working in … Continue reading XPick Case Study：Omnichannel Fulfillment Provider × NovaX Automation →

The client is a leading domestic manufacturer of household paper products as well as women’s and children’s hygiene goods, operating multiple large-scale production and distribution facilities nationwide.

Located in a 10,000 m² warehouse, the customer’s distribution center manages large volumes of small and medium-sized personal care products. During major e-commerce promotions, the warehouse faces extreme order fluctuations and intense labor demands, requiring a flexible and efficient picking solution.

Located in a 5,000 m² warehouse, the customer’s distribution center manages medium-sized cosmetics and daily necessity SKUs for nationwide distributor stores. The operation handles an average daily outbound volume of over 25,000 cases, with 9000+ daily shipments requiring a fast, flexible, and precise picking system.

This project covers an 11,000 m² warehouse supporting distribution to 400 retail stores. Through NovaX automation solutions, the operation achieved 43% labor reduction and a 200% improvement in UPH, significantly enhancing both efficiency and accuracy.