By Ian McConnell
A DUNDEE sports kit and equipment retailer has built an automated warehouse featuring an intelligent robotic system as part of its growth plans, on the back of a six-figure funding package from Bank of Scotland.
Direct Soccer, which has been trading online since 2002, sells personalised football team kits, training-wear and football equipment using brands including Nike, Adidas and Joma.
Bank of Scotland said: “Despite Covid-19 causing a temporary dip in sales while sports clubs closed during lockdown, the firm continued to progress with growth plans to modernise its sorting processes and build a fit-for-purpose facility.
“The new 24,000 sq ft warehouse features an intelligent robotic system, designed to streamline the sorting process and allow stock to be stacked more efficiently, reducing the space required by 75%.”
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