What is warehouse automation?
Warehouse automation is a combination of hardware and software that works to optimise inventory management and reduce major financial burdens for e-retailers, which often includes staff costs.
We increase efficiency through automated processes, such as order packing, picking and sorting. By having effective warehouse automation, you can reduce errors and increase customer satisfaction with faster and more accurate deliveries. Read more on when to automate
Sorting
You can automate your sorting in several ways, but our obvious solution is the DWS hub. This is the brain behind your entire process.
Allow us to explain. The DWS hub allows you to accurately identify, weigh and sort products based on predefined criteria, which increases the speed and accuracy of sorting and streamlines inventory management.
Order picking
The human factor can never be completely eliminated, but we can make it much less time-consuming and more cost-effective.
Automate the picking process with our Pick-to-light or Put-to-wall solution. Light indicators guide the picking, which the operator confirms. This significantly increases the speed and accuracy of inventory management.
Warehouse automation customized for your business
We love automated warehouses. By reaching out to us, we can offer a customised setup for your e-commerce business based on your needs.
Warehouse automation might strike you as a bit chaotic, and the investments overwhelming. We help e-commerce every day, large and small, by taking their logistics to the next level. Seeing the broader picture is our expertise, and where our strength comes out best. It's when robust hardware meets, and needs to be integrated with sofisticated software, that the magic truly happens.
Software is where the magic happens
We love the combination of hardware and software
Streamlining the order processing, from initial ordering to delivery – That’s what it’s all about. You might think that it’s the hardware that does all the hard work in the warehouse, but the key to success is actually in the software.
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Maxgaming offers a wide range of products for all types of online gamers, with everything from desktop and laptop computers to gaming consoles, computer games and accessories. Basically, everything you need for an epic gaming experience. They also offer a wide range of games. At Maxgaming’s head-office in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, you can find an online store, a dedicated customer service team, and a physical shop and showroom.
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Launched in 2007, Jordklok helps consumers create a more sustainable lifestyle. Their e-commerce offers a wide range of organic food, sustainable household items, organic skincare and beauty products.
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Boxflow is a Swedish logistics provider that specialises in helping e-retailers manage their logistics and staffing. The company offers a wide range of services, including inventory management, product picking and packing, shipping and delivery, as well as staffing solutions that help e-retailers manage periods of high demand.
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Lundeby is a family-run company that started working in various branches, such as agriculture, sawmills etc., as early as 1934. After the Second World War, they ended up going in a completely different direction and placed their focus on bookbinding. Since that time, the company has grown tremendously.
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TURA Scandinavia is a leading distributor of consumer electronics. In addition to consumer electronics, they also have a wide range of professional photo, video and graphics products.
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e-logistik offers clients a full service in third-party logistics, with everything from warehousing to desktop optimisation and customer support for e-retailers. You will find e-logistik in Götene, Sweden, where they have been based since 2006.
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Teknikproffset takes your technology needs to a level you never knew existed, with an e-commerce business that offers home electronics and accessories delivered to the entire Nordic region.
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Expresspack Sweden AB is located in Borås, Sweden, and offers third-party logistics for those who wish to outsource their warehouse management. They currently work with several e-retailers in various industries.
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Almroths was founded in 1930 in Norrköping, Sweden, as a transportation and moving company. Today they are a broad logistics company that specialises in forwarding, servicing, warehousing and transport services. In recent years, they have become a large actor in third-party logistics for e-retailers.
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Purefun Group owns a group of online retailers, such as Vuxen, BlushMe, WooMe, Kondomeriet, Doggie, Kalaslagret and DOG Revolution. They offer party items, sexual health products and various animal products.
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Shelfless creates logistics flows and solutions for e-retailers and distributors, nationally and globally. A true 3PL actor in other words. And what an incredible journey they have made. They started off small in 2006 and by 2008, they had really taken off.
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HAYPP is a group of companies aiming to be at the forefront of the global transition. One example is the increasingly popular nicotine-free white snus as an alternative to traditional tobacco-made snus. They now own ten e-commerce brands and have a presence in seven countries.
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360 Logistics was founded in 2017 by Gustav Jebsen and today they have 25 employees. They have 5000 square meters of warehouse space and 15,000 Autostore boxes. 360 Logistics is a technology-driven third-party logistics provider (3PL) in Norway that focuses on the e-commerce and retail industry.
Become more profitable with automation
Where are you in your automation journey? Let’s have a chat about how we can improve your business. Contact us for a meeting!
When is the best time to automate?
An e-commerce business can quickly start suffering from growing pains. Orders are coming in fast, and staff are constantly being hired to cope with the increase in orders. But where is the profitability? Oftentimes, your bottom line is swallowed up by staff costs.
We want to help e-retailers see where they can start optimising their process to maintain profitability and eventually increase it. Automating your company logistics doesn’t mean starting from scratch. It’s more about optimising and automating individual tasks. This way, you can leverage your budget and automate more processes in the future, as and when the budget allows.
What do I need to consider?
Below is a list that can be useful to check and consider when you are thinking about automating.
Growth and demand
If your e-commerce business is experiencing rapid growth and increased product demand, automation can help you manage increased volumes and reduce the risk of errors.Repetitive tasks
Identify which tasks are the most repetitive and time-consuming, such as order management, inventory management and customer support, as these are candidates for automation.Technical infrastructure: Ensure that your technical infrastructure can support automated systems, and that they can be integrated smoothly with your existing e-commerce platform.
Cost and return
Evaluate the costs of automation against expected benefits. Automation can be a significant investment, so it’s important to carry out a financial analysis beforehand.
How do I go about it?
Book a meeting with us here at e-motions, and we can have a chat to see what the best way forward is for you. We’ll go through the following items.
Develop a strategy
Define your objectives and needs. In which areas of your logistics do you see potential for improvement?Evaluate your current process
Understand how your current logistics function works. Identify bottlenecks and areas where automation can make a significant difference.Select appropriate tools and systems
Depending on your objectives, you may need to invest in software and technology. We here at e-motions are here to help and answer any queries you may have.Data management
Collect and analyse data on your logistics process to identify opportunities for improvement. Data can be used to optimise routes and inventory management.Train your team
Training staff in automation is quick and easy. We make sure to train them before, during and after the automation is launched.Integration
We help integrate the new automated systems smoothly to your existing e-commerce platform and other relevant software.Test and adjust
Before going live, we help you test the new processes thoroughly to identify any issues and make any necessary adjustments.Monitoring and reporting
We implement systems to monitor your automated logistics in order to detect and manage problems in real time.Follow-up and optimisation
This is where we provide with all the data you need. If you have invested in a DWS system, you will be able to access a large amount of data.