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Rhenus warehouse automation: Innovating your logistics for peak efficiency

Are you looking for innovations that make warehouse automation efficient and safe, tailored to your needs? At Rhenus, we optimize your operations with technology, for example by using autonomous robots. Numerous success stories highlight our global and local impact.

Redefining warehouse innovation

At Rhenus, innovation drives our warehousing solutions. We continuously challenge the status quo by integrating advanced technologies that streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency. This brings direct advantages to you as our customer since warehouse automation enhances safety, cost savings and productivity. From shuttle systems for inventory management to automated guided vehicles and collaborative robots, you benefit from warehouse automation solutions that are designed to optimize every facet of your warehousing needs.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, our services are tailored to meet diverse business needs, offering flexibility, scalability and alignment with each customer’s goals.

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Innovation that serves your business

Warehouse automation technologies free up employees to focus on complex, value-added activities.

Automation results in significant savings for you as a customer by improving accuracy and reducing labor costs.

Innovations and collaborative robots improve safety in the workplace by reducing manual, high-risk tasks.

Leveraging digital tools gives you real-time insights and supports better decision-making to strengthen your operational excellence.

Implementing measures that automate processes or improve waste handling can help you reduce your environmental footprint and align with sustainability objectives.

Discover our key warehouse innovations

  • Autostore: Space-efficient storage with goods-to-person systems in Germany (Duisburg, Hörselgau) and the Netherlands (Tilburg).
  • Shuttle technology: Modular storage solutions for flexible order picking in Germany (Eisenach) and Denmark (Horsens).
  • Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs): Enhancing operations in Germany (Bönen), Switzerland (Basel) and Greater China (Hong Kong).
  • Autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs): Efficient navigation and support during peak times in France (Strasbourg), Germany (Dortmund, Hamburg, Bönen) and Denmark (Horsens).
  • Collaborative robot arms: Reducing manual workload and improving safety in Germany (Hörselgau, Berlin) and France (Strasbourg).
  • Conveyors: Automated material handling for faster processes in Germany (Hörselgau), Denmark (Horsens) and Poland (Goleniów).
  • Locus robotics: Optimizing picking operations with smart robots in Germany (Hörselgau).
  • Packing solutions: Tailored packing systems for diverse needs in Germany (Duisburg, Eisenach, Giessen), Denmark (Horsens), the Netherlands (Tilburg) and France (Saint-Quentin-Fallavier).
  • Digitalization and data solutions: Using MotionMiners and IoT technologies at multiple locations throughout Europe to provide practical insights and improve warehouse processes, leading to increased efficiency.
  • Wearables and smart equipment: Exoskeletons and smart gear to enhance safety and productivity, demonstrating our commitment to employee well-being in the Netherlands (Tilburg), Switzerland (Basel) and France (Saint-Fons).

Why Rhenus stands out in warehousing automation

  • Continuous improvement: We are committed to developing our warehouse automation solutions to stay ahead of industry needs and keep your logistics up to date. Through advanced warehouse and robotic systems, we provide innovative services that enhance your competitiveness.
  • Customer-centric approach: Our solutions are tailored to your specific operational challenges. Each warehouse innovation is designed to add real value to your business and support your goals.
  • Expert collaboration: In cooperation with leading partners, we use MotionMiners and IoT technologies to give you detailed process analytics and valuable insights to optimize your operations.
  • Global presence with local expertise: With warehouse innovations established in Germany, Switzerland, Greater China and beyond, we combine our global experience with local expertise to address your regional requirements effectively.
  • Sustainability focus: Our commitment to sustainable practices also benefits your business by reducing waste, using energy-efficient technologies and minimizing the environmental footprint of our warehouse logistics.
  • Comprehensive solutions: From automated storage and robotics to digitalization and data analytics, our wide range of warehouse automation services allows us to meet your diverse business needs.
  • Proven track record: With numerous successful projects and satisfied customers across various industries, Rhenus has a solid reputation for delivering reliable and results-oriented solutions that bring real value to your business.
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Frequently asked questions about our innovations

Rhenus warehousing innovations, including autonomous robots, automated storage solutions and advanced data analytics, streamline operations by automating repetitive tasks, reducing manual labor and optimizing space utilization. This leads to faster order processing, improved inventory management and greater overall efficiency.

Automated warehouse logistics use technologies such as robots, conveyors and automated storage and retrieval systems to perform warehouse tasks with minimal human intervention. This includes automating processes like sorting, picking, packing and inventory management to increase efficiency, lower labor costs, improve accuracy and optimize space utilization.

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into warehouse logistics helps optimize operations by enabling predictive analytics, improving decision-making and automating complex tasks. AI can forecast demand, optimize inventory levels and adjust workflows in real time to enhance efficiency. Machine learning algorithms also analyze patterns and continuously refine processes to reduce errors and maximize productivity.

Rhenus uses IoT devices to improve warehouse logistics by providing real-time data on inventory levels, equipment status and environmental conditions. This connectivity fine-tunes decision-making, streamlines operations and aids in better coordination throughout the supply chain.

Yes, innovative warehouse logistics solutions can be tailored to fit a wide range of business environments. Whether in retail, manufacturing, e-commerce or any other sector, these solutions can be customized to specific needs and scaled to support growth. Rhenus offers modular and scalable warehouse automation technologies that adapt to various operational requirements, helping companies of all sizes benefit from greater efficiency and automation.