How Autotote 6545 optimised Auchan Luxembourg’s automated warehouse with Exotec

As grocery retailers face growing pressure to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency across fulfilment operations, we partnered with Exotec to modernise Auchan Luxembourg’s Dudelange distribution centre through advanced warehouse automation.

The project focused on improving storage density, streamlining order preparation and dispatch, and reducing manual handling for employees – all while supporting operations across four temperature zones: dry, fresh, frozen, and fruit & vegetables.

Smart storage for smart automation

At the core of the solution were 15,400 Autotote 6545 containers – manufactured from 100% recycled material, equipped with 15,400 medium dividers, seamlessly integrated into Exotec’s automated warehouse system. The dividers allow totes to be split into compartments, maximising SKU density while maintaining structural rigidity to protect goods during robotic handling.

Our product enabled Auchan to store more products within the same footprint, improving space utilisation while keeping workflows fast and organised.

Measurable operational benefits

Through the implementation of Autototes within Exotec’s automated system, Auchan Luxembourg achieved:

• Higher storage density through intelligent tote compartmentalisation
• Improved product protection across temperature-controlled zones
• Greater operational efficiency from smoother robotic handling
• Reduced manual handling and employee fatigue

Supporting the future of grocery fulfilment

This project demonstrates how the right combination of automation technology and container design can unlock significant operational gains. Through partnering with Exotec, Auchan Luxembourg has built a future-ready warehouse capable of scaling with growing customer demand while maintaining speed, accuracy, and employee wellbeing.

Built for performance and durability

Our Autototes are precision-moulded with reinforced interaction points, ensuring smooth movement through robotics, conveyors, and picking stations. In-mould barcode labelling guarantees long-term readability – critical in high-throughput environments where scanning accuracy is essential.

The result is a container solution that not only supports automation but also actively enhances operational performance.