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	DB Schenker Logistics: Maximizing Productivity with CarryPick E-commerce Solution

DB Schenker Logistics: Maximizing Productivity with CarryPick E-commerce Solution

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	E-Commerce Retail
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Fleet Management Inventory Management Predictive Maintenance Warehouse Automation
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration Training
Challenge	DB Schenker Logistics, a global leader in transportation and third-party logistics, needed a future-proof e-commerce solution to accommodate the needs of its customer, Lekmer.com, the largest online retailer for children's products in the Nordic countries. The solution had to meet strict e-commerce success criteria, including short response times, effortless return handling, and the elimination of human errors. Additionally, it needed to be adaptable to future customers and product line changes, ensuring flexibility in a constantly changing market. Read More
About Customer	DB Schenker Logistics is a global leader in transportation and third-party logistics, operating in 140 countries worldwide. The company is known for its strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainability. To strengthen its position in the e-commerce sector, DB Schenker has invested in innovative, future-proof technology. One such investment is the CarryPick solution, installed in its Swedish facility near Stockholm. This solution was specifically implemented to meet the needs of Lekmer.com, the largest online retailer for children's products in the Nordic countries. DB Schenker's goal was to provide a scalable, flexible, and efficient logistics solution that could adapt to the evolving demands of e-commerce. Read More
Solution	DB Schenker partnered with Swisslog to implement the CarryPick solution, part of Swisslog's Click&Pick® portfolio designed for retail applications. CarryPick is a goods-to-person solution consisting of three modules: a Mobile Rack, a Mobile Robot (Carry), and a Workstation. The Mobile Racks are transported by the automated Carries to the Workstations, allowing for easy scalability and minimal construction work during installation. The Mobile Robots navigate using barcodes on the floor and are equipped with lifting and turn-on-the-spot technology. They offer unique redundancy by automatically charging themselves inductively, ensuring 24/7 operation. The Workstations centralize picking, packing, replenishment, and returns, coordinated by Swisslog's software, which interfaces with the customer's ERP system. This modular design allows DB Schenker to easily adapt to market changes and customer demands, making it a future-proof solution for e-commerce logistics. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

E-Commerce

Retail

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Inventory Management

Predictive Maintenance

Warehouse Automation

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

DB Schenker Logistics, a global leader in transportation and third-party logistics, needed a future-proof e-commerce solution to accommodate the needs of its customer, Lekmer.com, the largest online retailer for children's products in the Nordic countries. The solution had to meet strict e-commerce success criteria, including short response times, effortless return handling, and the elimination of human errors. Additionally, it needed to be adaptable to future customers and product line changes, ensuring flexibility in a constantly changing market.

About Customer

DB Schenker Logistics is a global leader in transportation and third-party logistics, operating in 140 countries worldwide. The company is known for its strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainability. To strengthen its position in the e-commerce sector, DB Schenker has invested in innovative, future-proof technology. One such investment is the CarryPick solution, installed in its Swedish facility near Stockholm. This solution was specifically implemented to meet the needs of Lekmer.com, the largest online retailer for children's products in the Nordic countries. DB Schenker's goal was to provide a scalable, flexible, and efficient logistics solution that could adapt to the evolving demands of e-commerce.

Solution

DB Schenker partnered with Swisslog to implement the CarryPick solution, part of Swisslog's Click&Pick® portfolio designed for retail applications. CarryPick is a goods-to-person solution consisting of three modules: a Mobile Rack, a Mobile Robot (Carry), and a Workstation. The Mobile Racks are transported by the automated Carries to the Workstations, allowing for easy scalability and minimal construction work during installation. The Mobile Robots navigate using barcodes on the floor and are equipped with lifting and turn-on-the-spot technology. They offer unique redundancy by automatically charging themselves inductively, ensuring 24/7 operation. The Workstations centralize picking, packing, replenishment, and returns, coordinated by Swisslog's software, which interfaces with the customer's ERP system. This modular design allows DB Schenker to easily adapt to market changes and customer demands, making it a future-proof solution for e-commerce logistics.

Impact #1	The CarryPick solution provided DB Schenker with a scalable and flexible logistics system that could easily adapt to changes in the market and customer demands.
Impact #2	The Mobile Robots' unique redundancy and automatic charging capabilities ensured continuous 24/7 operation, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
Impact #3	The centralized Workstations streamlined the picking, packing, replenishment, and returns processes, guided by an easy-to-follow pick-by-light system.

Impact #1

The CarryPick solution provided DB Schenker with a scalable and flexible logistics system that could easily adapt to changes in the market and customer demands.

Impact #2

The Mobile Robots' unique redundancy and automatic charging capabilities ensured continuous 24/7 operation, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Impact #3

The centralized Workstations streamlined the picking, packing, replenishment, and returns processes, guided by an easy-to-follow pick-by-light system.

Benefit #1	The CarryPick solution allowed DB Schenker to accommodate Lekmer.com's e-commerce needs with minimal construction work, reducing installation time and costs.
Benefit #2	The automated Mobile Robots' 24/7 operation and inductive charging reduced downtime, increasing overall productivity.
Benefit #3	The modular design of CarryPick enabled DB Schenker to easily upscale or downscale the system, providing cost savings compared to manual systems.

Benefit #1

The CarryPick solution allowed DB Schenker to accommodate Lekmer.com's e-commerce needs with minimal construction work, reducing installation time and costs.

Benefit #2

The automated Mobile Robots' 24/7 operation and inductive charging reduced downtime, increasing overall productivity.

Benefit #3

The modular design of CarryPick enabled DB Schenker to easily upscale or downscale the system, providing cost savings compared to manual systems.

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DB Schenker Logistics: Maximizing Productivity with CarryPick E-commerce Solution

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