Rhenus warehouse automation: Innovating your logistics for peak efficiency

Are you looking for innovations that drive efficient and safe warehouse automation tailored to your needs? At Rhenus, we optimize your operations with technology, e.g. by implementing autonomous robots. Numerous success stories mark our global and local impact.

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Redefining warehouse innovation

At Rhenus, innovation is the driving force behind our warehousing solutions. We continuously challenge the status quo, integrating advanced technologies to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency. This is a direct advantage for you as our customer as warehouse automation provides 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.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, our solutions are tailored to meet diverse business needs, ensuring flexibility, scalability and alignment with each customer’s goals.

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Innovation that serves 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 automation

  • Continuous improvement: We are committed to evolving our warehouse automation solutions to stay ahead of industry needs and to ensure that your logistics are always up to date. With advanced warehouse and robotic systems, we offer you innovative solutions that increase 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 operational goals.
  • Expert collaboration: Together with leading partners, we use technologies such as our MotionMiners and IoT to provide you with detailed process analytics and valuable insights to optimize your operations.
  • Global presence with local expertise: With key warehouse innovations implemented in Germany, Switzerland, Greater China and beyond, we combine our global experience with local expertise to specifically address your regional requirements.
  • Sustainability focus: Our commitment to sustainable practices also benefits your business. We reduce waste, implement energy-efficient technologies and minimize the environmental footprint of our warehouse logistics.
  • Comprehensive solutions: From automated storage and robotics to digitalization and data analytics, our wide range when it comes to warehouse automation ensures that we can 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, 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.