Fives Reinforces Global Automation Leadership with GTP Robotic Solution

Traditionally recognized for its high-performance parcel, postal, and e-commerce automation, the company showcased how its portfolio now extends across a broader range of fulfillment applications, including robotics-driven solutions for modern piece-picking operations. Caja's unique configuration allows for flexible deployment into any existing facility. It provides the adaptability to meet evolving customer demands while integrating seamlessly with the complete Fives warehouse automation portfolio.

Fives Intralogistics Corp operates within the Smart Automation Solutions Division of Fives, an international industrial engineering group with a presence in North America dating back over 150 years. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company combines global expertise with local execution, supporting customers with engineering, integration, commissioning, and full lifecycle services.




A Software-First Approach to GTP Automation
The Goods-To-Person solution represents a new era of intelligent warehouse automation constructed around a software-first ethos. Developed for picking in high-mix, high-velocity environments, this innovative GTP automation system boosts efficiency and storage density while reducing labor costs and improving accuracy.

At the core of the solution is an AI-driven Warehouse Control System (WCS) developed in-house, orchestrating a synchronized fleet of task-specific robots and ergonomic workstations. Advanced, multi-layered optimization algorithms continuously analyze order flow, workload distribution, and robot paths in real time. This software-centric architecture enables warehouses to achieve throughput goals and guaranteed service level agreements (SLAs) with fewer robots and less storage locations than traditional GTP systems.

The dual-robot ecosystem enhances performance and cost efficiency. A fast-moving ground-level robot manages high-speed horizontal transport and lower-shelf retrievals, while a taller vertical-access robot collects items from storage heights of up to 17 ft. Directed by the WCS, the robots cooperate dynamically to maximize cubic utilization and productivity.




Unlike conventional automation solutions that rely on proprietary racking and bins, Caja works with standard shelving and common carton/tote sizes. This approach minimizes infrastructure changes and significantly reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO). The system is equally suited to greenfield projects and brownfield retrofits, quickly and easily adapting to real-world factors such as ceiling variations and layout constraints.

Integrated Automation for Modern Warehouses
Fives presented a live demonstration of the Caja robotic solution while simultaneously highlighting its integration capabilities. The GTP technology complements Fives’ established portfolio, creating a flexible and scalable automation ecosystem capable of supporting independent warehouses, 3PL operations, and large retail distribution networks alike.




The integration extends to Fives’ broader software environment. The Caja GTP-specific WCS integrates with Fives’ WCS, providing modular functionality and cloud-based deployment options without the need for on-premise servers. Advanced simulation and predictive analytics capabilities permit customers to model future demand scenarios and optimize fleet size, workstation allocation, and inventory placement before peak periods occur.

By integrating next-generation robotics with decades of material handling expertise, Fives Intralogistics Corp is positioning itself as a unified global partner for complete, end-to-end automation solutions. The promise is clear: to help warehouses increase productivity, enhance resilience, and prepare for the evolving demands of modern distribution.

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