Cartesian Kinetics' Omni Rack Robotics system reaches full operation at HJI's Louisville facility, integrating into existing infrastructure with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cartesian Kinetics announced that its Carte+ Omni Rack Robotics (ORR) solution is officially live at HJI Supply Chain Solutions' Louisville fulfillment center, marking an important milestone in HJI's broader strategy to modernize operations while preserving the flexibility its customers depend on.
The go-live completes a deployment announced earlier this year, when Cartesian Kinetics and HJI, a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) provider, set out to automate a core fulfillment workflow within HJI's existing operation. Rather than requiring a new facility, major construction, or a prolonged operational shutdown, Carte+ was integrated into HJI's current warehouse environment and existing technology ecosystem.
With its compact, vertical design, Carte+ gives HJI a more flexible way to expand automation within existing space and support multiple customers and workflows from a shared platform. For a 3PL, that adaptability creates a path to scale operations without designing automation around a single customer or use case.
Shane Allgeier, Executive Growth Officer at HJI Supply Chain Solutions, said: "This go-live proves that meaningful automation doesn't require rebuilding an operation from the ground up. We modernized a critical workflow within our existing environment while continuing to serve our customers. More importantly, it gives HJI a flexible foundation to grow with our customers and support what comes next."
The Louisville deployment reflects a shift in how warehouse operators can approach automation. Rather than treating automation as a large-scale infrastructure project, HJI was able to modernize an active operation while maintaining the adaptability required in a fast-changing 3PL environment.
Jayendran Balasubramanian, CEO and Co-Founder of Cartesian Kinetics, said: "Warehouse operators shouldn't have to choose between transforming their operation and protecting the business they're running today. HJI demonstrates that automation can adapt to the operation—not the other way around. That changes the conversation from whether a facility is ready for automation to how quickly automation can begin creating value for the business and its customers."
Kimberly Barr, Head of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Cartesian Kinetics, said: "Most warehouses were not designed with automation in mind, but the pressure to increase capacity, improve service and respond faster to customers continues to grow. HJI is showing that operators do not have to choose between advanced automation and the flexibility of their existing operation. Carte+ allows them to modernize what they already have and scale from there."
With the system now live, HJI is positioned to support continued customer growth and expand capacity through a more flexible, technology enabled fulfillment model.
Condrad Daniels, CEO of HJI Supply Chain Solutions, said the partnership reflects HJI's commitment to growing alongside its customers while maintaining the service and operational flexibility they expect.
"We told our customers we would continue to scale with them, and Carte+ gives us another way to deliver on that commitment," Daniels said. "It allows us to expand capacity and strengthen our operation without sacrificing the flexibility that is critical to our customers."
To learn more about HJI Supply Chain Solutions and how its flexible, customer focused fulfillment capabilities help brands scale and adapt to evolving supply chain needs, visit www.hjisolutions.com or contact Shane Allgeier at [email protected] to learn more about HJI's capabilities and solutions.
To learn more about Carte+ Omni Rack Robotics and how retrofit-ready automation can help warehouse and fulfillment operators modernize existing operations, visit www.cartesiankinetics.com or contact Kimberly Barr at [email protected] to schedule a personalized demo.
ABOUT CARTESIAN KINETICS
Cartesian Kinetics is a robotic fulfillment automation company delivering flexible automation solutions for modern warehouses and distribution centers. Based in San Jose, California, the company is the creator of Carte+, an Omni Rack Robotics system designed to integrate into existing facilities and help operators increase capacity, improve productivity and make better use of existing space without disruptive infrastructure changes. Cartesian Kinetics helps 3PLs, retailers and fulfillment operators scale with automation built for real-world operations.
ABOUT HJI SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
HJI Supply Chain Solutions is a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) provider delivering scalable fulfillment, warehousing and supply chain services for e-commerce and omnichannel brands. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, HJI helps customers grow through flexible operations, rapid onboarding and technology-enabled fulfillment solutions.
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Kimberly Barr, Cartesian Kinetics, 1 6143527994, [email protected], https://www.cartesiankinetics.com
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