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To modernize its logistics operations and support business growth, leading Nordic fashion retailer Kappahl Group is moving to a new distribution center in the greater Gothenburg area. In a strategic partnership, Consafe Logistics will provide the intelligent warehouse management software, Astro WMS, in the new facility, and Vanderlande will deliver future-proof automation solutions to Kappahl.
The 34,000-square-meter distribution center will feature a shuttle system (AS/RS), a goods-to-person solution, a high dynamic storage buffer, a sorting system for e-commerce packages, palletizing robots for store deliveries, and equipment for handling hanging garments.
Consafe Logistics’ Astro WMS will orchestrate all warehouse activities and control both manual and automated processes, enabling Kappahl to run its warehouse operations optimally. The solution also includes an advanced box calculation module designed to minimize the shipping of air, aligning with Kappahl Group’s commitment to sustainable logistics.
Eva Meding, Logistics Manager at Kappahl Group
“Our move to the new distribution center in Arendal marks a significant step in Kappahl's growth journey. The solutions provided by Vanderlande and Consafe Logistics will not only increase our capacity but also enable us to offer an even higher level of service to our customers and stores. This new facility is a key component of our strategy to create a more sustainable and scalable logistics operation.”
Kent Olsson, CEO of Consafe Logistics
“We are delighted to partner with Kappahl Group, a Nordic leader in the fashion retail industry, to bring this innovative solution to life. Our enduring partnership with Vanderlande reflects our combined expertise, and we are eager to assist Kappahl's growth journey. Together, we will deliver a solution that enhances operational greatness and supports sustainable logistics practices.”
The facility is expected to be fully operational by fall 2026. It will enhance service quality for the company’s online customers across Europe and Asia, as well as its network of 330 stores in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, and the UK.
About Consafe Logistics
Consafe Logistics is a software company specializing in warehouse management, control, and execution systems (WMS, WCS, and WES). Our solutions help companies manage complex warehouse operations, coordinate people and automation, improve efficiency and accuracy, and create capacity for profitable growth.
Headquartered in Lund, Sweden, we are present in eight European countries: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the UK. The Consafe Logistics Group has more than 460 employees, supporting customers worldwide.