New distribution center in Leipzig
Beiersdorf automates with Körber
In the immediate vicinity of its production site in Leipzig, the skin care group Beiersdorf is building a modern logistics hub as the largest distribution center in the company's supply chain network. Körber is realizing the automation and integration.
Körber is implementing a wide range of automation technologies in the facility, including conveyor and picking technology, and integrating these into an efficient overall system via a complex ERP environment. "As a central European hub, the new distribution center forms the blueprint for the efficient and sustainable logistics of tomorrow - and for a future-oriented interplay between automation technology and manual activities," says Andreas Ebert, CEO Automation, Körber Business Area Supply Chain.
High-bay warehouse with around 125,000 pallet spaces
At the heart of the facility is an 18-aisle high-bay warehouse for around 125,000 pallet spaces for the supply and disposal of two fully automated layer palletizing systems. The pallets will be transported via an electric floor conveyor with 68 vehicles. For container logistics, a multi-aisle, likewise fully automated shuttle DCL is planned in conjunction with a highly dynamic container picking system. The incoming goods, picking, packaging and value-added services (VAS) areas will also be largely automated and intelligently integrated into the process chain with the manual activities.
To coordinate all processes, Körber is implementing an end-to-end solution that goes beyond pure warehouse technology. The company is implementing an SAP-based system landscape that is tailored to customer requirements. The seamlessly integrated EWM, TM, YL, BN4L and PM modules serve to optimize adjacent processes in warehouse, transport, yard and maintenance management as well as smooth interaction with service providers.
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