Deepsky vs Ocado Smart Platform

Deepsky is a warehouse execution system from Exotec that links a warehouse management system to warehouse automation through one orchestration layer. It covers processes from receiving and storage to order preparation and dispatch. Using real-time information, it coordinates order release, replenishment, and picking, while planning around logistics constraints such as truck departure schedules. It identifies the contents and locations of bins, cases, and containers; dashboards show live KPIs, system status, and performance insights. Deepsky coordinates robots and operators and can prioritize actions. Exotec says it communicates with robots, conveyors, automated arms, scales, carton formers, and labelling machines regardless of communication protocol. It can aggregate real-time and historical data from Exotec robots and third-party suppliers, and supports multi-site management, API access, and simulation tools. Exotec describes it as workflow-based and says software updates continue after go-live. Its server is duplicated for backup, and the company offers 24/7 Control Center assistance and maintenance contracts. Pricing and availability are on request; the product page directs prospective customers to contact Exotec.

Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) is a modular system for grocery retailers that combines ecommerce, supply chain, fulfilment, and last-mile delivery capabilities. Retailers can adopt it as an integrated platform or select components to extend existing systems. Ecommerce tools support configurable, brand-tailored shopping with recommendations, search, promotions, and subscriptions across web, mobile web, apps, and tablets. With Ocado’s densely packed Customer Fulfilment Centre, a webshop can offer more than 50,000 items. Fulfilment ranges from software-only manual operations to hybrid and fully automated models. Delivery options include home delivery, store or locker click and collect, unattended doorstep delivery, and aggregator-integrated missions. Last Mile supports scheduled shops of six hours or more, same-day shops from one to six hours, and shops under 60 minutes from stores and aggregator integrations. Supply Chain uses AI-driven forecasting, ordering, and fulfilment tools. Ocado reports more than 70 million supply-chain calculations per day across stock, orders, product life, and fulfilment capacity. Partners receive dedicated expert teams and ongoing support. Pricing is on request.