Skechers has automated many operations in its 118.000 sq m facility in Belgium to speed up processes, but it's still using trucks to prepare 3,500 customer orders a day, says UniCarriers. The Belgian municipality of Herstal near Liege is a paradise for all shoe lovers: The place is home to the European Distribution Centre for the American shoe manufacturer Skechers. It is from this site, that the company is responsible for distributing its sports and casual shoes to the entire European market. Skechers has automated many operations in its 118.000 sq m facility to speed up processes. However, forklifts are still in demand. Some 75 UniCarriers warehouse trucks help to load and unload delivery trucks, ensure that the high-bay warehouse is restocked and assist in picking and preparing shipments for up to 3,500 customer orders a day.
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