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The Solution

Pio changed everything.

Vakre Vene’s first Pio was installed in their physical store to handle online orders. As the business grew, they moved into a dedicated warehouse and added a second Pio for ecommerce fulfillment, switching the first to supply retail backstock. It took just three months from planning the second system to going fully live.

Now they have an automated warehouse solution that fits their space, matches their pace, and can grow with them. It is simple to set up, easy to scale, and ready to keep up with fast-moving ecommerce, all from Harstad, far above the Arctic Circle.

“Before Pio, it could take us four or five days to ship out during big sales campaigns. Now, everything goes out the next day and we’re doing it with just 1/3 of the people. That’s a winner.”

Richard Bendiksen

Owner and CEO of Vakre Vene

Results and Impact

After switching to Pio, Vakre Vene saw immediate improvements:

• Higher Throughput

  Now able to handle 1,000+ orders in a single day with a small, focused team.

• Faster Fulfillment

  Orders ship the next day, no matter how big the campaign.

• Scalable Peaks

  Even at full speed, the team has time to breathe, plan, and get ahead.

• Work-Life Balance

  With less manual work and no last-minute rush, workdays end on time even during peaks.

Unexpected Benefits

On top of faster fulfillment and smoother operations, Pio gave the team something just as valuable: control and confidence.

• Always in Control

  Running big sales campaigns doesn’t cause stress anymore. The cube storage system keeps things moving.

• Flexibility

  Starting with just one Pio, Vakre Vene quickly scaled to two. They now know how easy it is to grow when demand picks up.

• Employee Satisfaction

  The team is happier, onboarding is faster, and people actually want to work in the warehouse, even during peak season.

“Before Pio, it could take us four or five days to ship out during big sales campaigns. Now, everything goes out the next day and we’re doing it with just 1/3 of the people. That’s a winner.”

Richard Bendiksen

Owner and CEO of Vakre Vene

Looking Ahead

Vakre Vene is not slowing down. With two Pio systems already in place and new campaigns always around the corner, they know they can keep scaling without starting from scratch.

What used to feel chaotic now runs smoothly. From their base in Harstad, they are proving you do not need a massive team or a warehouse in a big city to deliver world-class ecommerce fulfillment.

For Vakre Vene, Pio is how they stay fast, focused, and ready for whatever comes next.