"In the future, it will be image processing that will shape success and competitiveness by monitoring customized logistics and production processes," says Volker Kugel, Director of Automation Projects at Eckelmann, with conviction. As a result, he installed an innovation unit at the headquarters in Wiesbaden: The development expertise for AI-supported image processing was concentrated and expanded in terms of personnel in the new "Vision AI" unit.

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The material flow of raw materials, parts and semi-finished products in production and warehouses is often complex and can often be expanded in terms of efficiency. Machine learning, generative AI and the like can help with optimization.

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The aim of MSK's EMSY software is to make product load securing simple and future-proof. It enables automated pallet logistics thanks to end-to-end networked processes.

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To achieve its environmental goals and to meet the growing sustainability awareness of its customers, the Europa Worldwide Group, an international logistics service provider, relies on Blue Yonder's Logistics Emissions Calculator, a component of the Sustainable Supply Chain Manager solution.

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Identifying quality defects at an early stage, rectifying them efficiently and avoiding them in the long term - this is a challenge for many companies. A lack of transparency, inefficient processes and a high level of manual effort make it difficult to process complaints. ConSense, developer of software solutions for quality management systems (QMS) and integrated management systems (IMS), offers ConSense Forms, a digital solution that optimizes the complaints process.

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The Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML has published open source components for logistics for the first time as part of the SKALA innovation project.

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Efficient goods management, an automated warehouse and picking system and better returns processing - these were the requirements with which Maprom, a promotional textiles wholesaler from Höxter, started building its new central warehouse. Today, more than two years later, the ProStore warehouse management system (WMS) from IT company Team with a direct connection to the new AutoStore warehouse ensures smooth processes and an increase in order processing.

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Lacroix Electronics, electronics supplier and part of the globally active Lacroix Group, has successfully optimized its inventory process with the help of Remira.

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For companies, the disruption of supply chains is ultimately a matter of their economic existence. A threat to life? This aspect hardly plays a role in public perception. Yet supply chain management in critical infrastructure works in a similar way to that in companies. Transparency is therefore essential in order to plan precisely and monitor supply chains in real time. Software solutions for supply chain management provide valuable support here.

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Intralogistics is a complex interplay of means of transportation, digital control levels and dynamic processes. What is needed is holistic orchestration that integrates and scales systems from different manufacturers while ensuring process reliability. A practical example: the Noerpel Group. Noerpel has been offering solutions in the transport and logistics sector for more than 140 years. The Giengen I site relies on the Anyfleet automation platform from Idealworks .

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Unloading pallets, delivering building materials and documenting receipts, notes and signatures for the delivery of goods - previously with pen and paper, today via smartphone or tablet: the building materials retailer Stark Deutschland was impressed by the advantages of the SAP-based goods delivery app FIS/LastMile during its one-year pilot phase at the sales brands Raab Karcher, Muffenrohr and Melle Gallhöfer, so that it is now being rolled out to the entire company.

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Supply chain planning expert Slimstock has helped Sonepar Suisse AG, one of Switzerland's leading electrical wholesalers, to achieve significant efficiency gains in inventory and supply chain management.

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With the new Autostore Essentials Software Package, Autostore has been providing its customers with a software package since March 2025 that bundles the requirements of modern warehouse automation in one suite. The aim is to reduce complexity, increase efficiency and optimize system performance in every phase of operation. The all-in-one software package is designed to provide new customers with a fast and scalable entry into the world of warehouse robotics.

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Whether unexpected customs duties or extreme weather events: Global supply chains can break within days. If you want to be resilient, you need to invest in the digitalization of your supply chain in order to be able to react.

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With the PSIwms editions Go, Flex and Pro, the contract logistics service provider RMD Logistics has succeeded in diversifying its order structure.

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Whether components for production, tools and spare parts, internal shipments between departments or important documents - internal transportation is the backbone of efficient operational processes. Without a well thought-out system, however, delays, long search times or even losses can quickly occur.

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4flow is supporting Thalia Bücher GmbH, an omni-channel bookseller, in the implementation of its Log25 supply chain transformation program. The aim of the programme is to optimize, digitalize and automate Thalia's entire supply chain according to an omni-channel principle.

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Despite the weak economy, transport volumes are increasing. Sustainability is becoming a mandatory program, while the logistics engine is running at full speed. The industry will be discussing how artificial intelligence can help at transport logistic in Munich from June 2 to 5, 2025. With international exhibitors and speakers, the trade fair will provide an overview of the diverse starting points for sustainable logistics.

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Intralogistics is facing a profound change: artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming the central technology for making internal material flows more efficient, flexible and cost-effective. Companies in all sectors are therefore increasingly relying on AI-supported systems to optimize warehouse and transport processes and strengthen their competitiveness.

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Körber Supply Chain Software, a joint venture between Körber and KKR active in the field of flexible supply chain solutions, becomes Infios. The brand symbolizes the concept of meeting customers' current challenges and shaping the future together with them.

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