Event details
Is the future of warehouses automated? Increasingly, the answer is yes. With warehouse automation projected to grow by more than 10%1 a year, companies are significantly boosting their investments in automation technologies, often incorporating solutions from various suppliers.
To make the most of these investments, seamless system integration is critical. But how can you achieve this? What strategies should you adopt, and what pitfalls should you avoid?
This webinar will cover how to effectively integrate automation into your warehouse software ecosystem. Featuring insights from industry experts, we will examine the evolving landscape of warehouse robotics and highlight a real-life case study from Rexel Group, a leading electrical distributor and solutions provider.
During this webinar, you will discover:
- What trends shape the current warehouse automation landscape
- The shift towards flexible automation solutions and what it means for warehouse management
- Insights on different integration strategies
- A case study about Rexel’s sustainable, state-of-the-art project executed in Germany
Source:
1 https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/operations/our-insights/getting-warehouse-automation-right
All attendees will receive a CPD certificate.
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Presenters
Simon Duddy
Thomas Grüner
Manager WMS & Automation tactical board
Rexel Group
Thomas Grüner is a seasoned logistics professional with over 11 years of experience at Rexel, a leading electrical equipment distributor. He started his career at the company in logistics, building a new distribution centre from the ground up. Later, he transitioned to IT to work on optimising the warehouse and logistic flows. He created a WMS tactical board in 7 countries in Europe, bringing all departments together to improve company-wide performance.
Since 2023, he has also led Rexel’s Automation community. His focus includes various automation technologies such as ASRS, picking robots, AMRs, cobots, software integrations, and other innovative solutions.
Claes Jönsson
Automation Expert
Consafe Logistics
Claes Jönsson is an automation expert, leading Consafe Logistics’ Automation Team. He holds a Master’s degree in Informatics from Lund University. With more than 25 years of experience in the logistics industry, he has a solid professional background in software engineering, consultancy, and warehouse automation. Claes is also a passionate chess player, serving as a board member of the Swedish Chess Federation.