Nominated for the category 5 Project of the Year: Hörmann Intralogistics realized an automatic HBW for heterogeneous timber packages with gentle plastic conveyor technology, squared timber underlay and semi-automatic truck loading hall.

Pharmaceutical wholesaler Limedika supplies over 1,500 pharmacies and hospitals in Lithuania. For the expansion of its warehouse in Kaunas, the company opted for a logistics solution from Knapp that combines AutoPocket & automated picking systems (SDA).

The ARC5 system from Servus Intralogistics connects the entire warehouse and production logistics, including a fully automated injection molding connection at Hirschmann Automotive.

Gebrüder Weiss relies on the WAMAS Enterprise WMS from SSI Schaefer to manage 90 multi-customer warehouse locations in 34 countries.

Swarm Automation Storage is a flexible, high-density storage system that works without aisles between the shelves. The system has been nominated as materialfluss product of the year 2025 in category 1: Storage and picking technology.

The SAP Fiori interface was designed to simplify the complex user interfaces of traditional SAP systems. Fiori apps have established themselves in logistics in particular. However, like any software, Fiori apps can also have their weak points. This is where specialized tools come in to specifically monitor the apps, identify errors and optimize performance.

Nordwest Handel AG, a company in the production connection trade sector, has commissioned Knapp with the automation of its new central warehouse at the Alsfeld site. The solution includes an automated small parts warehouse (AKL), autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and customized workstations.

The Center for Transportation & Logistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Mecalux have launched a five-year cooperation project. The aim of the project is to accelerate the integration of self-learning artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics.

Transfer Multisort Elektronik (TME), a distributor specializing in electronic components based in Lodz, Poland, has faced the challenge of expanding its warehouse capacity on several occasions.

From its new branch in Stuttgart, Delta Electronics aims to meet the needs of the European market and offer new AI and robotics solutions.

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Autonomous mobile robots can be used to overcome some of the biggest challenges in logistics. However, given the growing number of different technologies, models and application areas, careful and future-oriented planning and preparation are required to meet current and future requirements.

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The crisis is increasingly hitting the labor market. According to an Ifo survey, an important part of the German economy in particular is increasingly planning to cut jobs, while short-time working is on the rise.

DPD Germany's delivery drivers scan up to 1,000 parcels a day with the help of mobile devices from Zebra Technologies. The logistics specialist uses the TC77 all-in-one mobile computer for all data scans in local transport, enabling it to keep pace with demand and optimize its logistics.

In logistics, companies are faced with the challenge of optimizing their internal material flow in order to maximize productivity, cost savings and efficiency. Overhead conveyor systems play an important role in this context. Due to their flexible and efficient use, they can be an alternative to small load carriers (SLCs).

PAKi Logistics recently carried out a life cycle analysis to compare the environmental impact of different pallet systems. The results show that PAKi's open pooling system enables savings in CO₂ emissions, fossil resources and wood consumption. A CO₂ calculator has now been added to the PAKi website, which shows possible CO₂ savings through the use of PAKi's open pallet pooling system.

Garbe Industrial Real Estate has secured its first tenant for its speculatively constructed logistics property in Ludwigsau (Hersfeld-Rotenburg district). A German car manufacturer will occupy a total area of around 32,000 square meters in the new building and store original spare parts there.

Decostar B.V. is a Dutch home decoration wholesaler for indoor and outdoor use. The company, based in Apeldoorn, has experienced strong growth in recent years. Decostar has therefore expanded its storage capacity and accelerated storage processes with solutions from Crown.

The Duvenbeck Group is expanding its presence and capabilities in northern Germany with the acquisition of the Sander Logistics Group.

The Fiege Group has started construction work on its new logistics center in Borna. South-east of Leipzig, the contract logistics expert is developing a multi-user capable property on a site measuring almost 80,000 square meters.

Motion Technology Company Schaeffler has automated material transportation between the assembly lines for e-axles at its Herzogenaurach site. Mobile transport robots from Safelog are now optimizing intralogistics.