The Challenges of Warehouse Automation
Warehouse automation is one of the most promising levers for increasing efficiency in logistics. Yet, despite its advantages, 80% of global warehouses are still manually operated. Here are four main reasons why:
1. High Initial Investment
The setup costs for fully automated systems can run into the millions 💰, which poses a major challenge for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as large companies in uncertain market environments.
2. Complexity and Long Implementation Times
Transitioning to automated systems requires extensive planning and can take several years to complete ⏳. During this time, there is a risk of operational disruptions, which is particularly challenging for industries with constant or seasonal high demand.
3. Lack of Flexibility
Many automation solutions are designed for specific product categories or warehouse conditions. This lack of flexibility makes it difficult for companies to adapt to changing business requirements or seasonal fluctuations 🔄.
4. Limited Suitability for Existing Warehouses (Brownfield)
The adaptation of existing warehouses to fully automated systems is expensive and complex. Many older facilities are simply not designed for modern technologies 🏗️.
NEOintralogistics – Flexible and Scalable Automation
NEO offers a tailor-made solution for both existing and new warehouses (brownfield and greenfield). Thanks to the modular structure of our system, you benefit from the advantages of goods-to-employee logic after just 4-6 weeks - without any interruptions to operations 🚀. Our pay-per-pick model lowers the barriers to entry, as there are no high investment costs. In this way, we make automation accessible to every company and flexibly adaptable to future requirements.
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