THG Fulfil, the fulfilment and courier management solution from THG Ingenuity, has announced the implementation of the Pio P100, an ultra-compact warehouse automation system created by Autostore, in its Manchester facility.
The P100 is modular and has the ability to scale as throughput increases, further enhancing THG Fulfil’s operations – which currently manages up to one million outbounds daily – by offering an easy point of entry for both growing and established brands.
THG Fulfil is not only implementing P100 in its Manchester facility but is also a distribution and build partner for both Pio and Autostore, allowing brands interested in implementing their own automation solutions to benefit from a live demonstration of its capabilities. From enterprise-grade systems to agile, plug and play Pio solutions, THG Fulfil empowers brands of all sizes to automate faster, scale smarter and boost fulfilment performance – available on a capex light RaaS model.
Despite its compact size, the P100 delivers industry-leading performance while reducing costs and increasing order accuracy. With a total throughput of 7,200 units per day, the P100 features three robots and 1,400 bins in less than 500 sq.ft (approximately three car parking spaces). It promises reliable and continuous operations with 99.7% system uptime and 99.9% pick accuracy.
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Tom Killeen, COO, THG Ingenuity, said: “The impact of fulfilment on customer acquisition, retention, and profitability cannot be overstated. We have been diligently optimising Autostore and automation technology for over five years. With our proprietary technology and optimisation know-how, we are perfectly placed as distribution and build partners to sell, install and optimise Autostore and Pio systems to ensure our clients can meet their end-consumer promises.”
The ecommerce landscape is rapidly evolving: global retail ecommerce sales are estimated by Statista to exceed US$4.3 trillion in 2025. Consumers expect fast and flexible delivery, accurate order fulfilment, and seamless service, but historically, the cost meant that only large companies with available capex could afford to implement automation.
“We are continuously looking at how to redefine what’s possible in ecommerce fulfilment. Now, SMEs no longer have to choose between affordability and innovation; they can automate faster, operate smarter, and scale more efficiently than ever before,” added Killeen
