Körber Supply Chain: Revolutionizing warehouse automation with Siemens Insights Hub
Körber Supply Chain‘s business unit, Automation, continues transforming warehouse automation operations by integrating cutting-edge digital solutions with its core intra-logistics hardware. With a vision to move beyond traditional material handling equipment, Körber is leveraging Siemens Insights Hub solutions to create smarter, more sustainable, and more efficient automated warehouses for its customers.
Bringing intelligence to warehouse automation
As the supply chain industry evolves, Körber recognizes the need to combine hardware with intelligence to remain competitive and sustainable. By building a software layer on top of its automation equipment, Körber empowers its customers to boost productivity and throughput.
With artificial intelligence, we are not just creating transparency but actively enhancing the equipment’s functionality. Customers are seeing gains of up to 45 minutes per machine daily, thanks to the implementation of technology powered by Siemens Insights Hub.”
Ricardo Elvas, digital program manager, Körber Supply Chain
This advanced software integration allows equipment to operate with minimal human intervention. Automatic procedures enable systems to reset independently in specific scenarios, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency.
Accelerating innovation with Siemens data-driven manufacturing
The collaboration with Siemens has been pivotal in driving Körber’s digital transformation. By leveraging the Insights Hub solution, Körber quickly developed and launched its first minimum viable product (MVP), demonstrating the feasibility and scalability of its digital solutions.
The partnership with Siemens was fundamental. It allowed us to create and launch an MVP in just a few weeks, providing the speed and momentum needed to prove our use case and continue building on it.”
Ricardo Elvas, digital program manager, Körber Supply Chain
By leveraging and relying on Siemens’ robust technology, Körber’s team could focus its expertise on domain-specific use cases, accelerating value delivery to its customers without the burden of maintaining an extensive technical infrastructure.
Expanding the digital portfolio
Körber’s journey doesn’t stop at smart operations and maintenance. The company continuously develops new use cases to expand its digital portfolio, aiming to make its customers more efficient and productive.
“Körber Supply Chain’s goal is to build use cases for smart operations and smart maintenance, continuously adding more products to our digital portfolio. Ultimately, we aim to achieve the ‘dark factory’ approach – fully automated operations that require minimal human oversight.”
Ricardo Elvas, digital program manager, Körber Supply Chain
A vision for the future of warehousing
Körber Supply Chain’s commitment to integrating software intelligence with hardware sets a new standard for automated warehouse operations. By partnering with Siemens, the company enhances the efficiency and productivity of its customers and drives innovation that aligns with the future of logistics.
For businesses looking to optimize their operations, Körber’s success story demonstrates the power of collaboration, technology, and a clear vision for digital transformation. As the company continues to expand its capabilities, its customers are poised to reap the benefits of smarter, more efficient automation solutions.
To learn more about the partnership between Körber Supply Chain and Insights Hub, watch the success story video.
