Gasgoo Munich- On May 15, sources told Gasgoo that Geek+ recently partnered with Guangzhou Huatong Toyota. They completed the Phase 1 deployment of the PopPick shelf-to-human picking solution at the FAW Toyota South China Parts Center. The move automates the entire workflow for automotive aftermarket parts — from shelving and sorting to transfer and picking.Image Source: Geek+Operational data shows the automation rate for medium and fast-moving parts has climbed to 48%. Space utilization is up 40%, while sorting and picking efficiency improved 20% — all with an accuracy rate of 99.99%. These gains help the center manage the storage and sorting pressure of tens of thousands of SKUs.Image Source: Geek+The solution drives efficiency gains through AI-powered zoning algorithms and 3D storage design. The system automatically identifies medium and fast-moving parts and shifts them to optimal picking locations, cutting down on search and sorting delays during peak order periods. It also supports multiple handling modes, including full pallets, full cases, and split cases. On the storage front, PopPick deploys 3.8-meter-high shelves with box spacing compressed to 20mm, quadrupling storage density. This leverages vertical space to ease bottlenecks in storing multi-category parts. During picking, robots deliver shelves to workstations, allowing operators to fulfill orders without leaving their posts. Finally, outbound operations use automated verification integrated with existing management platforms to review orders, effectively controlling shipping errors.Image Source: Geek+Li Yiyong, warehouse manager at the FAW Toyota South China Parts Center, said continuous improvements are planned, with the ultimate goal of achieving 100% automation for medium and fast-moving parts. Yang Ke, general manager of Guangzhou Huatong Toyota, noted the overhaul has lowered labor costs. It also boosts parts supply timeliness, providing critical support for South China dealerships.Building on the Phase 1 results in efficiency, cost, and accuracy, the Phase 2 project will continue using the PopPick solution. The focus will shift to the full-process digital upgrade of small and medium parts warehousing. Plans aim to gradually cover more storage scenarios and strengthen the regional parts supply chain.