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Scalable Warehouse Solutions

As your warehouse business grows, the real test isn’t demand - it’s how well you can handle it. This page explores what scaling means for SMEs and how to break through without breaking your operations.

The challenge

As your business grows, as do the expectations: more orders, tighter deadlines and higher customer demands.

If your tools, processes and tech stack were built for yesterday’s volume, you’ll struggle to keep things reliable while you expand. The key challenge is scaling without breaking - keeping pace with demand while maintaining service, accuracy and control.

When your operation is scaling but your systems aren’t, you might experience:

  • Manual workarounds slowing throughput

  • Teams constantly firefighting issues

  • New tools that don’t integrate

  • High risk of disruption

  • Systems that lag at peak times

  • Risk of costly downtime

  • Rising errors and returns

  • Teams facing burnout

Our solutions

Autrix helps you build a warehouse operation that’s ready for growth - one that flexes smoothly, handles complexity with ease and gives your team confidence.

Unified software view

All your core operations under one platform means you’re not juggling separate tools when volume spikes hit. The Autrix Control System brings WMS, WES and WCS into a single integrated system built to grow.

Phased automation & hardware expansion

Instead of one big leap, we help you roll out automation in phases so you can scale when you’re ready.

Seamless integration with existing systems

You don’t have to rip everything out. We connect into your ERP, scanners and controls so your team can keep working while you evolve.

Scalable platform architecture

From day one our software is built so that adding capacity, modules or sites is seamless — you don’t hit a wall when you grow.

Optimising your processes

We work on your workflow, layout and processes so that increased volume doesn’t mean increased problems. Your warehouse is built to expand.

Our results
Our case studies
  • ACS
  • Consultancy
  • Design
  • Implementation
  • Robotics
  • Software

Scaling operations in L&S Engineers’ SME environment

With a ten fold growth in recent years, we decided to look ahead and implement technology not normally seen as accessible for Small to Medium Enterprises.

How we help

Explore how our services support your growth

Your scaling journey touches multiple parts of your operation - from strategy to software to automation. Here are key services that help make it happen:

Autrix Control System

Our next‑gen software platform unifying your warehouse controls and automation for scalable performance.

Warehouse Management Software

Strategic guidance for growing operations. The unified platform that gives you real‑time control as volumes increase.

Warehouse Robotics Automation

Automation hardware that scales with you. Hardware and robotics that flex when you need them most, giving you room to grow.

Warehouse Automation Consultancy

Tailored advice and planning, designed around your trajectory and readiness.

Warehouse Management Design

A platform designed to adapt as you expand. Strategy, process design and layout consulting to ensure your facility is set up to scale.

System Implementation

Expert rollout that avoids disruption. End‑to‑end rollout management that minimises disruption as you expand.

Other challenges
FAQs
How do I know if my warehouse needs to scale?

Signs include frequent stockouts, delayed orders during peaks, staff working overtime regularly, or turning down new business due to capacity constraints.

Can I scale without moving to a larger facility?

Often yes. Smart automation can dramatically increase throughput and storage density within your existing footprint.

What’s the difference between scaling up and scaling smart?

Scaling up means adding more of the same (space, staff, equipment). Scaling smart means using technology to do more with what you have.

How does Autrix help maintain service levels during growth?

Our systems adapt to demand changes in real-time, automatically adjusting priorities and workflows to maintain performance as volumes increase.

What if we’re planning to move premises in a few years?

Our solutions are designed to be portable. Many clients start in their current facility and take the automation with them when they expand.

Can automation scale down as well as up?

Yes, our flexible approach means you’re not locked into overcapacity. Scale resources up for peak periods and optimise during quieter times.

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