Evaluating the shift toward integrated pallet storage and piece picking automation

This white paper examines the growing trend toward integrated warehouse automation, specifically combining pallet shuttle systems with shelf-to-person autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) into a unified solution. Using the Geek+SkyCube platform as a case study, the paper argues that modern warehouses increasingly need to manage mixed workflows—such as pallet handling, case picking, and e-commerce fulfillment—within the same facility. Traditional systems often separate storage and picking, creating inefficiencies, delays, and wasted space. Geek+SkyCube addresses this by integrating high-density pallet storage, vertical lifts, and mobile picking robots into one scalable platform designed for omni-channel retail, grocery, cold chain, manufacturing, and 3PL environments.

Key findings and conclusions from the paper include:

• The combined market for pallet shuttle systems and shelf-to-person AMRs is projected to grow from $1.4 billion in 2024 to nearly $3 billion by 2030.
• Geek+SkyCube integrates pallet storage, replenishment, and piece picking into one scalable system, reducing workflow delays and improving space utilization.
• Customer case studies reported significant operational improvements, including:
  • 70% improvement in labor efficiency
  • 50% increase in e-commerce fulfillment throughput
  • Over 300% increase in storage capacity in constrained facilities
• The solution is especially relevant for omni-channel retail, grocery, cold chain, manufacturing, and 3PL operations that require flexible handling of multiple order types.

Read the whitepaper to examine the trends and market confidence in pallet storage and piece picking automation.