Skechers and Knapp drive European logistics forward with a new distribution center

The existing European distribution center in Milmort, Province of Liège, is reaching its capacity limits due to the ongoing growth of Skechers. According to the company, the new construction pursues two main objectives: ensuring long-term distribution capacities in Europe and reducing manual processes to remain competitive and flexible in the future. “For more than 23 years, Skechers has relied on Wallonia as a strategic base for its European activities. This new development stage is the next chapter in our success story. The vast, highly automated, and sustainable building puts us at the forefront of European logistics and makes us fit for the future,” explains David Weinberg, COO of Skechers.

Total Solution for All Material Flows

Knapp implements an integrated total solution for Skechers for all material flows from goods receipt to dispatch. The core of the facility is an "Evo Shuttle" system for direct carton storage with more than three million storage locations. The solution is complemented by additional shuttle systems for replenishment and buffering processes, goods-to-person workstations, automated pallet storage, as well as extensive conveyor and sorting systems. Knapp's intelligent software suite "KiSoft" connects all processes and ensures maximum transparency, efficiency, and scalability throughout the entire supply chain. The automation allows the handling of continuously growing volumes while maintaining high availability and service quality.