The implementation of a flexible AutoStore system by system integrator Element Logic has significantly enhanced the Elbenwald GmbH logistics center in Cottbus. This innovative technology enables efficient order processing and relieves the workload of employees. By automating the storage and picking of small items, Elbenwald has been able to expand its warehouse capacity and prepare for international expansion. The AutoStore system offers numerous benefits, including high process efficiency and scalability.
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Elbenwald revolutionizes logistics with automated AutoStore system
Elbenwald, one of the leading providers of merchandise articles, has redesigned its central logistics center in Cottbus. The manual pallet high-bay warehouse has been dismantled and replaced with an automated AutoStore system. The flexible and efficient AutoStore technology was chosen for its optimal storage, picking, and multichannel order fulfillment capabilities.
Elbenwald’s AutoStore System Revolutionizes Logistics in Lausitz
The AutoStore system, which was officially launched in June 2024, is the first of its kind in the Lausitz region. With a floor area of less than 1,100 square meters, the facility provides approximately 35,000 container spaces and enables fully automated order picking. Thirty-three creatively designed motif robots operate on the grid surface, handling the storage and retrieval of containers. Thanks to high speeds and integrated workstations, up to 1,000 containers can be picked per hour.
AutoStore-Anlage revolutionizes order processing and reduces employee workload
The implementation of the AutoStore system at Elbenwald’s logistics center has significantly reduced the workload of employees while ensuring efficient processing of customer orders. The use of robots to transport goods to the pickers has resulted in time and distance savings. Additionally, the layout of the facility allows for gradual expansion to accommodate the growing capacity requirements. The integration of Element Logic’s eManager plug-and-play software enables optimal inventory management and enhances overall system performance. A comprehensive service agreement ensures excellent after-sales support for the facility.
AutoStore-Anlage von Element Logic ermöglicht effiziente Auftragsabwicklung und Expansion bei Elbenwald
The implementation of Element Logic’s AutoStore system has revolutionized Elbenwald’s logistics center, providing a solid foundation for the company’s future expansion. By streamlining order processing, enhancing process efficiency, and offering scalability, the AutoStore technology is a cutting-edge solution for the logistics industry. Elbenwald is highly satisfied with the investment’s outcomes and is already planning to integrate the facility with a photovoltaic system to ensure sustainable operation of the robots.
