AutoStore Investment and Performance Outlook

This technical report presents a detailed business case for implementing an AutoStore system through Kardex. It outlines the potential return on investment (ROI), labor optimization, and facility efficiency gains based on operational data provided. The report includes an analysis of the total system investment, which encompasses the material and installation of the AutoStore grid, robots, ports, and software. It also discusses the ROI timeline and compares the annual operating costs of manual operations versus AutoStore over an eight-year period. The report highlights the significant labor reduction achieved with AutoStore, requiring only 14 full-time equivalents compared to 155 in manual operations. Additionally, it details system size, capacity, and throughput, emphasizing how AutoStore can scale operations without proportional increases in workforce or facility footprint. The report concludes with recommendations for maximizing the investment and achieving greater efficiency in operations.