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Automated receiving and shipping
Unloading and loading trucks with autonomous vehicles, without forklift traffic on the dock. AGV/LGV systems →
BY INDUSTRY · RETAIL AND DISTRIBUTION
Distribution centre automation: accurate orders, prepared automatically.
How do you prepare more store orders, with fewer errors and fewer people?
A distribution centre lives on orders: dozens of stores, thousands of SKUs, fixed delivery windows. Together with our partners, we automate the whole path of the goods, from unloading trucks at receiving, through high-density storage and order preparation, to loading trucks at shipping, coordinated by one software layer.
In brief
Distribution centre automation means automated receiving and storage, automated layer picking for the stores' mixed pallets or case picking for wide ranges, and shipping without forklifts on the dock. The main gain: near-total accuracy in order preparation and a throughput that no longer depends on how many people are on shift.
WHAT WE AUTOMATE
The whole flow, coordinated by one software layer.
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High-density storage
Pallets enter storage automatically and come out in the order the orders require. Automated warehouse →
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Layer or case picking
Mixed pallets for stores built automatically, layer by layer, or case-level picking for large ranges. Automated picking →
WHY IT MATTERS
What you actually gain.
- Accurate orders. Automated preparation almost completely removes quantity and SKU errors.
- Throughput without staffing peaks. Seasons and promotions no longer require temporary hiring at every peak.
- Docks without forklifts. Automated loading shortens truck dwell time and takes the risk off the dock.
- Site by site. For a network, one master plan applied in phases, site by site or flow by flow.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Which type of picking suits a distribution centre?
It depends on the orders: for mixed pallets to stores, layer picking; for a wide range and small orders, automated case picking. We compare them on your real order data.
Can a distribution centre be automated while it operates?
Yes, in phases: each area is automated in turn, while current operations continue.
Who coordinates the systems: our WMS or your software?
Both are possible: the partner's orchestration software can execute the orders received from your WMS or coordinate everything, connected to the ERP.
INITIAL DISCUSSION
Tell us how your flow works. We will find the right solution.
Free assessment, based on your data. We show you what can be automated, in what order and with what return.
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