In today’s increasingly fast-paced supply chain environment, slow picking, chaotic processes, and high costs have become chronic challenges for many warehouse operations.

The picking process is the core of warehouse operations, directly affecting order fulfillment speed, customer satisfaction, and profit margins.

This is especially true in industries such as e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, and automotive spare parts, where warehouse managers are focused on how to accurately pick multiple orders and SKUs with fewer personnel and in less time.

To address these core issues, Modula has introduced the Flexibox Intelligent Storage System, an innovative automated solution.

Faster Picking: Doubling Order Processing Efficiency

In traditional warehouses, order pickers often need to walk between shelves to locate items—an inefficient “person-to-goods” process. Flexibox completely overturns this logic by creating an intelligent “goods-to-person” picking system:

  • Up to 180 bins/hour processing capacity. When paired with a Put Wall, up to 2,000 items/hour can be picked—meeting the needs of high-frequency order fulfillment.

Put Wall Picking System

  • A central lift + telescopic forks design enables simultaneous retrieval of up to 9 bins, supporting consolidated picking of multiple order lines and greatly reducing wait times.
  • Dual-level output stations allow simultaneous picking and replenishment, achieving truly continuous “zero-downtime” operations.

Smoother Workflow: System Integration Minimizes Interruptions

Efficiency in order fulfillment depends not only on single-point speed but also on the smoothness of the entire process. Flexibox achieves seamless operational flow through integrated hardware and software:

  • The intelligent WMS scheduling system pre-plans task routes. While the operator is still handling the current bin, the system has already prepared the next task.
  • Instant call function enables direct access to target bins by SKU, eliminating the need to search and improving picking accuracy.
  • Seamless integration with AGVs, AMRs, conveyor lines, and robots reduces manual handling and connects the entire workflow from storage to shipment.

Space Optimization: Unified Picking and Storage for Maximum Efficiency

Limited warehouse space and overlapping picking and storage zones are common issues. Flexibox addresses these with high-density vertical storage design, greatly increasing space utilization:

  • Up to 20 meters high, accommodating hundreds of bins and converting traditional horizontal space into efficient vertical storage.
  • Internal output station design is ideal for compact areas, enabling “vertical expansion” even in small warehouses.
  • Freed floor space can be used for quality checks, assembly, or value-added services, enhancing overall warehouse efficiency.

Flexible Expansion: Easy Path to Automation

Many companies face a reality: they want automation but are limited by budget, complex processes, or concerns about disrupting existing operations. Flexibox was designed with these concerns in mind, supporting flexible deployment and phased upgrades:

  • Can start with manual picking, and later expand to conveyors, robots, and other automation modules.
  • No major facility changes required, short deployment time, and minimal operational disruption.
  • The system supports modular expansion, allowing businesses to adjust configurations gradually based on order volume and product range.

Flexibox + Lift combination use

Intelligent Picking: The Core Engine of Efficiency

Flexibox is not just a storage device—it’s an integrated warehouse upgrade solution combining intelligent scheduling, high-speed picking, and flexible deployment.

If you’re looking for a truly practical, scalable, and efficiency-enhancing smart picking solution, Flexibox is worth a closer look.

📩 Schedule a live demo today and usher in a new era of high-efficiency warehousing!