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Hvordan kommer fremtiden for intralogistik til at se ud?
Automatisering behøver hverken at være kompleks, dyr eller forbeholdt internationale koncerner. Med skalerbare løsninger som det nye RackBot System Elevate fra SSI SCHÄFER kan også mindre lagre automatisere deres systemer økonomisk – og hurtigere, end man skulle tro.
I dette interview diskuterer Markus Külken, Vice President og Head of Business Unit Robotics, muligheder, misforståelser og kendetegn ved fremtidens lagerautomatiseringssystemer.

Gå fem år tilbage i tiden og se på, hvordan du dengang foretog dine indkøb – og sammenlign så med i dag. Detailhandlen har næppe oplevet en større forandring end efter e-handlens indtog. Butikkerne er nu åbne døgnet rundt både online og offline, og forbrugerne er klar til at handle, når som helst.

Whether in industrial, e-commerce, or the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sector: Wherever single-piece picking is required in the small parts area, maximum precision is essential – with growing product assortments and increasing availability and quality demands. In the interview, SSI SCHAEFER experts Markus Jammernegg, Head of Modules, and Thomas Elstner, Head of Product Management, Product Line Software, provide insights into the fully automated solution for single piece picking SSI Piece Picking, which is characterized by its gentle product handling. The robotic solution takes over repetitive tasks and speeds up picking processes thanks to intelligent software.

Intralogistikkens største opgave i dag er at levere fleksibilitet, så logistikken også kan levere varen i morgen. Vi oplever i dag flere kunder, der ønsker at kunne sende en ordre ud inden for én time – og det kræver, at systemet kan tilpasse sig hurtigt.

I ekspertpanelet ved LogiMAT 2024 taler Pär Svärdson, CEO for Apotea, og Hans Ekström, Solution Design Manager hos SSI SCHAEFER, om udfordringerne inden for e-handel – og hvordan de i fællesskab har løst dem gennem lagerautomatisering.
Kernen i løsningen er A-Frame plukkesystemet, som hurtigt, pålideligt, fuldautomatisk og fejlfrit håndterer op til 70 procent af alle ordrer.
Pär Svärdson giver desuden et indblik i det næste fælles projekt og den innovative lagerløsning, der følger.

Slitage, fejl og selv udfasninger kan udgøre en reel risiko for systemoperatører – i værste fald kan det føre til nedlukning af driften. For at forhindre dette kræves der proaktiv handling. Løsningen? Obsolescence management: Gennem strategisk planlægning og implementering af nødvendige tiltag kan nedbrud forebygges, omkostninger reduceres, og maskinernes levetid forlænges effektivt.

Lagring, transport, plukning: I komplekse logistikprocesser skal alle komponenter spille perfekt sammen. Men hvad sker der, hvis én af komponenterne svigter? Så haster det! For at genetablere et gnidningsfrit vareflow kræves en uplanlagt serviceindsats. Det medfører omkostninger – som stiger for hvert minut systemet står stille.
Men der findes en måde at undgå dette på: prædiktiv vedligeholdelse.

Intralogistik handler om komplekse, langsigtede relationer med flere personlige kontaktpunkter i alle faser – fra design af lagerlayout til implementering og service gennem hele systemets levetid. For at opnå operationel effektivitet er maksimal tilgængelighed og hurtig respons afgørende.
Serviceudbydere på tværs af brancher har én fælles prioritet: at gøre kundernes hverdag lettere. Den standardiserede servicepakke inden for intralogistik omfatter teknisk support 24/7, on-site support, forebyggende vedligeholdelse, reaktiv support og en lang række øvrige ydelser.
Med introduktionen af Industri 4.0 og digitale værktøjer som SSI Augmented Support er kommunikationen blevet mere effektiv, og responstiderne er blevet kortere.

Ergonomi og forbedret indretning af arbejdsstationer, etablering af en sikkerhedskultur, klare arbejdsinstruktioner samt indførelse af regelmæssige sikkerhedstjek er med til at sikre et sikkert lagermiljø. Selvom det lyder enkelt, bliver det ofte forsømt i praksis – og det kan desværre føre til ulykker. Gør dit lager mere sikkert.

The corona pandemic and the war in Ukraine are crises that have caused many industries to evaluate operations because they highlight and even aggravate known problems. For instance, lack of digitization or the shortage of skilled workers have exposed a somewhat fragile ecosystem. Solutions to these challenges are needed quickly to remain competitive and secure the future of many companies. Cold storage logistics is one of the sectors that calls for new solutions.

Et hurtigt og effektivt shuttlesystem kan have mange positive effekter på det moderne lager. Shuttlesystemernes innovative teknologi kan føre til en betydelig forøgelse af hastighed, præcision og kapacitet på lagre og i distributionscentre.

Automatisering i den interne logistik behøver ikke gå fra 0 % til 100 % på én gang. Ikke alle virksomheder har brug for fuldautomatiserede løsninger, eller den enkelte virksomhed er måske ikke klar til at tage hele springet på én gang. Alt efter volumen, vækstmuligheder and branchens udviklingstrends kan forskellige virksomheder kan starte i det små og investere gradvist, f.eks “grow as you go”. Din specialist i intern logistik hos SSI Schäfer rådgiver dig naturligvis gerne om den rigtige vej for din virksomhed.

Virksomheder med intern logistik nævner ofte manuelle, semi-automatiske og automatiske lagerløsninger, men vi mener ikke, at der er snak nok om mindre detaljer, som kasser. Der er dog meget stor variation i udvalget af kasser hos den enkelte aktør på markedet, så det er smart at have en guide til, hvordan du vælger de rigtige kasser til dine formål.

Denne løsning er ganske enkelt et eksempel på, hvordan den samlede tilgang kan se ud for en virksomhed. Uanset hvilke indlysende fordele den kan give, kan og skal den enkelte løsning tilpasses fleksibelt efter markedskravene, og skal kunne vokse sammen med virksomhedens behov. Det perfekte system tager udgangspunkt i en dataanalyse og et gennemtænkt løsningsdesign passende til kundens tilgængelige areal og tilpasset fremtidige vækstmål.

In intralogistics, the term "retrofit" refers to the modernization of machines, equipment, and software systems. It is a cost-effective alternative to buying new, ensures sustainable operation, and goes hand in hand with increased system efficiency. But what exactly does it mean when a software system in a warehouse is modernized? What impacts on ongoing operation can be expected?

Successful fulfillment has become a multidimensional and complex service within the supply chain. Automated, highly dynamic warehouses in particular require sophisticated order fulfillment software solutions: such as those offered by the WAMAS Warehouse Control System (WCS). Modern WCS systems are the first choice in automated warehouses across all industries. They connect both people and performance modules and help align order fulfillment efficiently.

Hver eneste centimeter af pladsen i dit lager er optaget – så hvad gør du nu? At finde en større bygning er én mulighed, men det er langt fra den eneste. Måske kan du udnytte din eksisterende plads endnu mere effektivt? Det kan kræve tid, indsats og grundig planlægning – men med den rette samarbejdspartner ved din side kan du maksimere potentialet i de kvadratmeter, du allerede har til rådighed.

Expectations of logistics continue to grow, and the ability to respond consistently requires a high degree of agility and flexibility. Affordable plug & play solutions serve as the basis for easy integration into existing processes, and diverse expansion options ensure a high degree of flexibility, even for dynamic requirements in connection with ongoing expansion. SSI SCHAEFER is a family-run intralogistics specialist with a long history anchored in the SME sector, offering modularly combinable, scalable and reliable logistics systems in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Hackere sniger sig ofte ubemærket ind i virksomheders IT-infrastruktur. En udbredt metode er at få adgang via phishing-mails eller udnyttelse af sikkerhedshuller – og herefter opnå adgang ikke kun til virksomhedens egne IT-systemer, men også til tilknyttede systemer.

Fully automatic concepts that are integrated seamlessly into intralogistics processes, provide the ideal basis for tailor-made, gentle and reliable product handling. For this purpose, SSI SCHAEFER offers tailor-made, modular solutions for robot-supported palletizing and picking as well as high-performance robotics applications for single-piece picking in the warehouse.

One Step Ahead for Permanent Availability.

How volume reduction helps to reduce CO₂ emissions and what returnable container options SSI SCHAEFER provides.

In the following interview, Elie Zita provides an overview of how digitalization has revolutionized customer service, guaranteeing maximized system availability and sustainability as a result of customized, predictive maintenance.

The e-commerce sector continues to grow exponentially and promises rapidly increasing sales. However, at the same time, the number of returns is constantly rising, which puts a strain on margins. The fashion industry suffers from this development, as it wants its products to be available for the customer as quickly as possible to prevent loss of value in the seasonal business. Automation is an effective solution of meeting this ideal.

Learn more about how SSI SCHAEFER increases efficiency in manual or semi-automated processes with our AGV portfolio.

The everyday role of e-commerce in retail, wholesale, and fashion industries, becomes also more important for pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies with the growth of online pharmacies. Increased consumer health awareness, coupled with self-medication trends, is leading to higher online demand for over-the-counter products and beauty and care orders.

Everybody is talking about climate protection. Discussed in-depth in society and linked to global campaigns, the topic of sustainability is also increasingly becoming a decisive criterion in logistics to ensure whether the offered solutions are viable. This is nothing new for SSI SCHAEFER as the topic corresponds to the long-term view on Green Logistics that was firmly engrained at an early stage. This is part of our Think Tomorrow. philosophy according to which we plan logistics solutions that are tailored to our customers’ needs and continually optimized with a view towards long-term criteria - this is the basis of our success.

A new compact “C” assembly group is now available, completing the range of proven SSI Exyz storage-retrieval machines from SSI SCHAEFER. SSI Exyz C automates the pallet rack processes in existing buildings in heights of up to 13.5 m. Without any need to upgrade floor slabs or perform extensive modifications - implementation during ongoing operation is also possible. Learn more about the energy-efficient solution.

In the area of Integrator Business Automation, SSI SCHAEFER applies a product-based approach to supplying the market. Our day-to-day business involves delivering intralogistics components to a general contractor. How this business sector works and the role that SSI SCHAEFER plays is explained by Arnold Lanz, Vice President of Hub Development & Integrator Business Automation.

An activity is carried out efficiently and effectively when it comes easy and follows clear processes. In order to meet these requirements, as part of the ergonomics@work!® program, we implement special picking stations designed to motivate employees, promote peak performance and significantly improve ergonomics at the work station. Movements such as lifting and carrying are assisted with ergonomic pulling and pushing. This means optimization of workflows and work heights. The goal is to create “feel-good work stations” that feature intuitive operator guidance using intelligent communication and display systems. The solutions are specifically tailored to the customer’s needs.

Interview with Dr. Armin Vogel: how sustainable plastic containers are produced and used in logistics over the long term.

Intralogistics systems are becoming larger and larger and increasingly complex. Today’s computing power of a modern warehouse IT infrastructure is breaking new ground in terms of size and complexity, thus reaching dimensions that would have been unimaginable just a couple of years ago. In the following article Markus Klug, Team Leader Data Analysis & Simulation, explains how SSI SCHAEFER enables sustainable logistics with and through IT.

Uanset om det handler og hurtig vækst, flaskehalse i leveringssituationen eller medarbejderfravær – er vigtigheden af fleksibilitet tydelig ved lagring af smådele, når der indtræder uforudsigelige begivenheder. Hvordan sikrer man leveringskapaciteten også i dynamiske tider? Når automatisering er en løsning, hvilke foranstaltninger kan så implementeres på lageret med smådele med kun mindre investeringer? Hvor fleksible og skalérbare er disse systemer?

Freshness, timeliness, and service quality are the challenges of the food retailing industry in the classic, stationary retail trade. Due to the changing consumption patterns and the online boom in the food retail industry, new logistics challenges arise, which can only be met with state-of-the-art software.

When planning a new logistics building – and for retrofits too – green building and sustainability factors gain in importance. SSI SCHAEFER offers several green solutions. Moreover, the company offers further services from energy consulting and planning, certification and monitoring, and subsidy consulting. Johannes Zimmermann, Director Construction Management at SSI SCHAEFER, provides deeper insights in the following interview.