Exotec Deploys Warehouse Robotics Across Europe
The automation firm integrated its Skyfleet systems into seven Decathlon warehouse sites.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Robotics
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In March 2026, Exotec announced a multi-site automation program for retailer Decathlon. The deployment uses Deepsky software to orchestrate robotics across seven European warehouses.
Why it matters
Supply chain leaders implement automation to meet rising consumer demand while streamlining manual processes and reducing operational costs. This integration demonstrates the efficiency gains available through high-level orchestration software.
Deepsky software acts as a single orchestration layer that allows warehouse operators to access inventory in two minutes or less. The system connects automated equipment like RFID tunnels and palletisers to the site management ecosystem.
The players
Exotec
Exotec is a robotics company based in France that develops automated warehouse systems and orchestration software.
Decathlon
Decathlon is a global sports retailer that operates 1,700 stores and utilizes automated supply chain technologies.
The details
Exotec integrated its Skyfleet system into facilities across France, the UK, Germany, Italy, and Portugal. At the Northampton, UK site specifically, the automation suite successfully reduced picker walking distances by 90 percent.
Timeline
March 2026: Exotec formally announced the multi-site deployment program.
The Tech Race
The Exotec Skyfleet system represents a shift from legacy manual storage to high-speed robotic retrieval in the logistics sector. This move positions the firm against competitors seeking to consolidate warehouse management through unified software orchestration.
For consumers, this automation leads to faster order processing and improved inventory availability across the retailer's network. Logistics operators benefit from increased throughput and significant improvements in workplace safety metrics.
The takeaway
Automated orchestration layers like Deepsky are increasingly essential for managing large-scale global inventory networks. Retailers are successfully using these tools to bridge the gap between massive physical footprints and the need for rapid digital fulfillment.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Supplychaindigital.
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