Fashion High-SKU Sorting for Leading Apparel Brand

Fashion & Apparel — Automated sortation of 8,500+ SKUs across 350 retail locations

The Challenge

Manual sorting of 8,500+ SKUs across 350 retail stores. Error rate 3.2%, throughput only 450 pcs/h, seasonal peaks caused massive overtime. The brand struggled to keep pace with fast-fashion cycles, and mis-sorts led to stockouts at key retail locations during critical selling periods. Labor costs were spiraling, and the existing manual processes could not scale to meet growing demand.

The MGM Solution

MGM Cross Belt Sorter with 150 destinations, integrated WMS, and automated induction. The system was deployed in modular phases to minimize disruption to ongoing operations. Intelligent batching algorithms grouped similar SKUs for efficient sortation waves, while gentle handling mechanisms ensured zero garment damage throughout the sorting process. Real-time inventory visibility was achieved through seamless WMS integration.

Before
450 pcs/h
Manual sorting throughput
After
12,000 pcs/h
Automated sorting throughput

Key Results

12,000Pcs/h Throughput
99.99%Sort Accuracy
95%Labor Reduction
14 moROI Period
8,500+SKUs Handled
350Retail Destinations

What Made This Project Successful

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Modular Phased Rollout

The modular design allowed a phased rollout across distribution centers, minimizing operational disruption and enabling the team to validate each phase before expanding. This approach de-risked the project and accelerated user adoption.

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Gentle Garment Handling

Customized belt surfaces and controlled acceleration/deceleration profiles eliminated garment damage entirely. The brand saw zero product loss due to sorting, preserving high-value inventory integrity.

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Deep WMS Integration

Seamless integration with the existing warehouse management system provided real-time inventory tracking, automated replenishment triggers, and end-to-end visibility from induction to store delivery.

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Seasonal Scalability

The system easily handled 3x volume spikes during seasonal peaks without additional labor. Dynamic wave planning and intelligent batching ensured consistent throughput regardless of order complexity.

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