Stories Vakre Vene — Well-deserved peace of mind.

Vakre Vene — Well-deserved peace of mind.

Vakre Vene

Harstad, Norway

Ecommerce, Apparel

Stories Vakre Vene — Well-deserved peace of mind.

In the northern town of Harstad, Norway, Vakre Vene weaves together the threads of Scandinavian design and small-town charm. Vakre Vene is a reflection of place and purpose, offering customers a taste of northern beauty and warmth in every order.

Less stress, more success.

65% less labor needed

3x faster fulfillment

Minimal downtime

120,000 orders in 2023

The Challenge

For Vakre Vene, rising demand brought exciting growth—and a new set of challenges.

Vakre Vene had become known for its carefully curated fashion and caring customer service. But as orders increased, so did the strain on their team. Their existing fulfillment process, though organized, had reached a bottleneck. “We spent almost as much time running around the warehouse as we did packing,” shared CEO Richard Bendiksen. Even with their hands-on approach, the high volume of orders—particularly during peak seasons like Black Week—required long hours and constant movement to meet demand.

Richard and his team wanted to continue delivering the speed and reliability their customers valued. Traditional automation systems, however, were either out of reach or unsuited to their compact setup in Harstad.

Pio was the solution they’d been seeking—a system that met the demands of a growing customer base while fitting into their small warehouse space above their retail store.

Pio’s plug-and-play setup allowed for a smooth transition. Within a single week, the system was installed, and the team was fully trained, ready to keep operations moving seamlessly. Since implementing Pio, the efficiency gains have been profound. Rather than spending an entire week fulfilling orders, Vakre Vene’s team can complete orders in just a couple days.

Peace of mind.

With Pio, CEO Richard Bendiksen stresses less and enjoys more: “Now I can go on holiday with my family, while knowing that the customers will receive their orders on time.” This shift has transformed their work environment, allowing them to focus more on customer experience and less on repetitive tasks.

With Pio, Vakre Vene found a partner in their success. Now, as orders arrive and robots do the heavy lifting, their team can take a breath, knowing they’re able to keep up with demand. And perhaps best of all, they’ve gained the freedom to savor the success they’ve built—whether that means diving into future growth or taking a well-deserved break.

"Now I can go on holiday with my family, while knowing that the customers will receive their orders on time."

Richard Bendiksen

CEO of Vakre Vene

The Results

With Pio, Vakre Vene can fulfill weekend orders with remarkable speed, freeing up precious time for family and letting them enjoy the success they’ve built, knowing their customers are cared for even in their absence.

65% Less Labor. Vakre Vene reduced their workforce from 15 employees to just 6 while fulfilling the same order volume.

3x faster. What once required three days of work is now achieved in just one.

Minimal Downtime. Pio's system resilience and responsive customer support have ensured nearly uninterrupted operations since installation.