Renault Group expands implementation of Exotec warehouse automation in France and Germany
English translation from Unibot. Source published 2026-07-30.
Renault Group has automated its parts warehouse in France by teaming up with Exotec. Thanks to the introduction of Skypod robots, order processing time has been reduced from two hours to fifteen minutes.
Problem with spare parts logistics
Prior to the partnership, Renault Group was struggling to manage parts delivery and distribution in Europe. The system was disjointed, with warehouses organized by part type rather than by geographic region or market.
The company did not have a regional distribution warehouse for France - and the country accounts for 37 percent of Renault's parts and accessories business. In addition, the company relied on legacy systems, which severely limited its ability to meet national demand.
Solution: warehouse redevelopment and Skypod robots
As part of a major reorganization, the Renault Group has completely rebuilt its parts warehouses. The old site in Cergy closed and was replaced by a new site in Puiseux, aimed at European and international markets. The warehouse in Flaine-sur-Seine specialized in heavy and large parts.
Exotec was hired to modernize the Villeroy warehouse. The Skypod system was installed there: 167 robots, 14 selection stations, two replenishment stations and 67 thousand storage containers. The system processes 4,130 containers per hour with a racking height of 10.8 meters - this allows the storage and selection of more than 1.6 million items.
Results for clients
The level of satisfaction with the service exceeded 99.7 percent - an indicator of high reliability.
All parts ordered before 17:30 are sent for delivery by 8:00 the next day.
More than 80 percent of French business is concentrated in one warehouse, which has dramatically reduced order processing times and simplified logistics.
Renault Group has integrated over 15 thousand product items with a long-term goal of 20 thousand - the range has become wider and more diverse.
Reduce costs and increase productivity
Order processing time fell from 120 minutes to fifteen - efficiency and customer satisfaction soared.
Productivity within the ReVA perimeter has increased fourfold: they now plan to process 20 thousand orders per day.
The dependence on temporary staff has stabilized and decreased - the team has become more permanent and reliable.
End-to-end hardware integration
In conjunction with the Skypod system, two carton forming machines, two closing machines, three packing sheet printers, two RFID printers for shipping labels, a packaging machine and 30 ergonomic grippers were put into operation.
Dealer label printers were combined with Exotec picking stations to improve traceability and inventory management.
A waste collection system was built directly into the injection stations - waste disposal was optimized and cleanliness was maintained.
“It was not easy to keep to the schedule and reach the planned indicators - we used to struggle with this. We are pleased with the results of the partnership with Exotec and are preparing to complete the organizational transformation around the new facility,” says the Renault Group.
Romain Moulin, CEO of Exotec, added: “We look forward to continuing our journey with the Renault Group as the company continues to improve its parts operations. The first results from the installation of Skypod at the Villeroy site are very encouraging and we plan to increase the pace as our collaboration expands.”
The partnership has already expanded beyond France. In Brühl, Germany, 89 Skypod robots are being deployed at Renault Deutschland AG's new automated warehouse. They will supply parts to dealers across the country - this is the first time that Renault has used an automated warehouse in Germany.