Current market trends such as omnichannel distribution call for shorter order throughput times, shorter delivery cycles, and/or the handling of an ever-increasing variety of items on a wide range of load carriers (or even without any loading aids at all). Those trends are also challenging the intralogistics of the eCom industry. In order to meet the growing demand of the consumers in terms of delivery time and point of delivery, perfectly coordinated processes are essential.
Process optimization using customized automation solutions is increasingly in focus of online retailers. New technologies using ergonomic features promote a more productive workforce. Flexible and high-performance system layouts which combine automated and manual processes are in higher demand than ever before. For example, rigid and fixed transport routes of classic materials handling technology are increasingly being replaced by barrier-free means of transport such as compact automated guided vehicles to fulfil the desire for more flexibility. Ergonomic workstations optimized for productivity allow fast and error-free order picking. Further improvements in resource utilization can be accomplished by using even small automated solutions for non-ergonomic secondary activities, such as loading transport racks. Also, the combination with a powerful, efficient consolidation buffer to decouple the delivery and picking cycles enables the picking algorithms to be optimized as well – this results in higher picking performance.
By using an array of solution modules based on the specific challenges, individual logistics concepts linked with a sensible degree of automation are created for the respective customer. In our seminar, we will focus on these individual solutions and showcase clever and flexible alternatives to highly automated systems. Featured references will support our overall statement saying that sensible automation matters. You will learn about the significant impact that these solutions can have on the daily operation of eCom- and eGrocery retailers.
Key Learning Objectives
- You will learn about logistics concepts with different levels of automation to respond perfectly to the rapidly changing eGrocery requirements.
- We will talk about the significant impact that these concepts and solutions can have on optimizing fulfilment processes and the daily operation of eCom- and eGrocery retailers.
- You will learn about new technologies such as automated guided vehicles to fulfil the desire for more flexibility, ergonomic workstations for optimized productivity as well as fast and error-free order picking or efficient consolidation buffers to decouple the delivery and picking cycles for a higher picking performance.
- Featured references support our overall statement and provide practical insights
Audience
- CEO
- CFO
- COO
- VP
- Managing Director
- Head of IT Services
- IT Supply Chain Management
- Head of Logistics
- Logistics Director
- Lead Consultant Planning
- Senior Consultant Planning
- Business Consultancy Warehouse Automation
- Innovation Lead
- Project Manager Logistics
- Transport Logistics Lead
- Operations Director Logistics
- Director Supply Chain Solutions
- Strategic Development Logistics
- Operations Manager
- Business Operations Manager
- Technical Director Intralogistics
- Director Warehouse Automation
- Director Strategic Programs in Logistics
- Head of Strategic Distribution and Operations
