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Rhenus warehouse automation: innovation for maximum logistics efficiency

Looking for innovative solutions that make your warehouse operations efficient and safe? At Rhenus, we tailor automation to your needs, using technologies like autonomous robots to optimize workflows. Our solutions have delivered proven results both globally and here in Colombia.

Redefining warehouse innovation

We offer traceable receiving, batch- and date-based inventory control, 100% digital picking, specialized packaging and value-added services such as kitting, labeling and customization.

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Discover the benefits for your business

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

Automation results in significant cost savings for you as a customer through improved accuracy and reduced labor.

Innovations and collaborative robots ensure safer working conditions by minimizing manual, high-risk tasks.

Leveraging digital tools provides you with real-time insights and supports better decision-making, enhancing your operational excellence.

Implementing measures that automate processes or improve waste handling can help you improve your environmental impact and align with sustainability goals.

Discover our key warehouse innovations

  • Autostore: Space-efficient storage with goods-to-person systems in Germany (Duisburg, Höselgau) 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 refine 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 (St. Fons).

Why Rhenus stands out in warehousing

  • Continuous innovation: We harness solar energy, vertical automation, drones for inventory and AI-driven systems to keep your warehouse operations cutting-edge and efficient.
  • Customer-focused solutions: Every innovation – from Modula Lift systems to real-time dashboards – is tailored to your operational needs, boosting productivity and supporting your business goals.
  • Smart process insights: Using WMS, online dashboards and advanced automation, we provide detailed analytics and actionable insights to optimize your workflows.
  • Global experience, local expertise: Our warehouse innovations, proven worldwide, are adapted to the Colombian market to meet your regional requirements effectively.
  • Sustainability at the core: Solar-powered solutions and energy-efficient technologies reduce your environmental footprint while enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Comprehensive automation: From drones and vertical lifts to AI and digital monitoring, we offer a full spectrum of warehouse automation solutions to meet diverse business needs.
  • Proven results: With successful projects across industries, Rhenus delivers reliable, results-driven solutions that create measurable value for your business.
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Frequently asked questions about our innovations

Rhenus warehousing innovations, such as autonomous robots, automated storage solutions and advanced data analytics streamline operations by automating repetitive tasks, reducing manual labor and optimizing space utilization. This results in faster order processing, improved inventory management and overall enhanced operational efficiency.

Automated warehouse logistics uses technology such as robots, conveyors and automated storage and retrieval systems to perform warehouse tasks with minimal human intervention. This includes automating processes such as sorting, picking, packing and inventory management. The goal is to increase efficiency, reduce labor costs, improve accuracy and optimize space utilization within the warehouse.

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

Rhenus uses IoT devices to enhance warehouse logistics by providing real-time data on inventory levels, equipment status and environmental conditions. This connectivity improves decision-making, streamlines operations and ensures better coordination across the supply chain.

Yes, innovative warehouse logistics solutions can be tailored to fit a wide range of business environments. Whether a company is in retail, manufacturing, e-commerce or any other sector, these solutions can be customized to meet specific needs and scale with growth. Rhenus offers modular and scalable warehouse automation technologies that adapt to different operational requirements, ensuring that companies of all sizes can benefit from increased efficiency and automation.