Harvey Norman partners with BPS Global Australia to automate supply chain

Harvey Norman Commercial Division has partnered with BPS Global Australia to deliver a wide range of automation technology at its new $14m purpose-built facility at Casula in Sydney’s southwest.

Located at Crossroads Logistics Centre, the new 18,000 sqm site will be able to store more than 60,000 stock keeping units (SKUs), compared to 20,000 SKUs across 12,000 sqm at its current facility in Taren Point.

Harvey Norman Commercial Division provides an extensive selection of brand-name products to builders, developers, architects, and designers.

The commercial retailer said it has seen record growth, leading the company to invest in automation to significantly expand the SKU capacity of its new facility.

“We’re delighted to deliver a full range of state-of-the-art technology for Harvey Norman Commercial Division as the organisation expands its fulfilment capabilities with a brand-new facility in Sydney,” said Malcolm Druce, Managing Partner at BPS Global Australia and Project Manager for Harvey Norman Commercial Division.

“As part of Harvey Norman Commercial Division’s commitment to innovation, they have invested heavily in automation technology that will transform its operation and increase efficiencies, accuracies, and speed for its end consumers,” he said.

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Among other technology, Harvey Norman Commercial Division will be using Autonomous Case-Handling Robots by Hai Robotics and automated packaging machinery by CMC.

The company will also deploy very narrow aisle trucks by Toyota Materials Handling and a state-of-the-art Warehouse Management System (WMS) by Thomax Technology.

“We’ve experienced rapid growth across our service offerings in the past couple of years and have made the decision to invest significantly in our supply chain capabilities,” said Alan Stephenson, Proprietor at Harvey Norman Commercial Division.

“By partnering with BPS Global Australia, we’re confident we have selected the right automation and tech suite for our operation and look forward to delivering the very best experience and service for our customers,” he said.

Owned by AMP Capital and leased by Dexus, Harvey Norman Commercial Division’s new facility will reach practical completion in early 2023.