Excellent Quality
Our automated end-to-end warehouse processes provide excellent, market-leading quality in receiving, storing, and shipping your products error-free! Our centralized locations in the UK and Europe ensure that all large European e-commerce markets are within a day’s reach. Additionally, our extensive international carrier network provides a robust platform for reaching global markets with ease and accuracy.
Powering bpost group
Active Ants is a subsidiary of the bpost group, whose shares are listed on the NYSE-Euronext Brussels. Read more about bpost’s global omni-commerce logistics activities.
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Goods-in
All received goods are unpacked, checked, inspected and placed in stock.
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Storage
Products are stored with optimal efficiency in our Autostore™ system, which is dust and theft-proof.
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Order Picking
Orders received are processed in real time by our WMS into instructions for our warehouse robots to immediately execute.
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Packing
Our unique automated packaging machines offer the fastest and most sustainable packing solution, with features including customized full colour designs printed on the lid.
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Shipping
We partner with a wide range of national and international carriers, and our system automatically selects the best carrier for your specific shipment.
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Returns
Returned goods are thoroughly inspected and put back into stock ready for resale.
A brief overview!
Are you interested in finding out how our new, fully automated, warehouse can support and benefit your online store? We invite you to an appointment with one of our Business Development Managers, who will walk you through our unique processes and demonstrate how a partnership with Active Ants will enhance your consumer’s experience.
Here is a sneak peek at our approach to e-fulfilment.
The Benefits of Active Ants E-fulfilment
Active Ants AutoStore™
The Active Ants Warehouse is designed to allow our robots to navigate the operation efficiently and effortlessly, which is why we guarantee an error margin of 0%.
Real time Online Dashboard
Our smart software keeps you updated on the status of your orders, your inventory and your returns in real time.
BasketPic
Every consumer can receive a picture of their picked order just before it is packed for shipping, providing an interactive connection throughout their fulfilment journey.
Cross Border Network
Globally, Active Ants has partnered with several carriers to suit the different needs of our clients. Our unmatched cut-off times allow us to offer next-day delivery in all of Europe.
Order Picking
Our unique combination of robotic technology and human skill enables us to provide best-in-class quality and efficiency in order processing.
Sustainability
Active Ants’ automated packaging machines use the minimum amount of packaging and filler materials. This significantly reduces your environmental footprint and makes our operations more sustainable.
Some of our Clients
Latest News
21 August 2023
Photo (from left to right): Dirk van Roy (COO), Jean Lahaye, Jeroen Dekker and Bram Blondé (CEO).
bpostgroup acquires all shares of Active Ants, a subsidiary active in automated e...
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Get in touch today for more information, either by phone or by email. If you would prefer a tour, a quotation, or to meet with us over tea or coffee, you are more than welcome.
