DHL Supply Chain announced the opening of its first warehouse in Poland equipped with a fully automated AutoStore system. This robotised warehouse in Gorzów Wielkopolski marks the first deployment of the AutoStore system by the company in the CEE region.
AutoStore is a very compact automated storage and retrieval system that enables optimized space-saving storage of small items and fully automatic picking of items. The AutoStore uses a fleet of 25 robots and 33,000 bins to move products around the warehouse. The solution significantly improves the inventory management of hundreds of thousands of different products. The system uses aluminium frame structures, in which each product is placed in a special container called a “bin” and is stored within the structure of the warehouse. The robots support staff in the order-picking process by independently locating the required bins (containers), picking them and transporting them to the so-called Port (workstation).
“We are pleased to implement such a groundbreaking technological solution in our logistics network in Poland. AutoStore has demonstrated significant benefits internationally, especially for e-commerce providers needing high storage density and rapid order processing. With nine AutoStore systems already in operation and three more under construction, DHL Supply Chain is one of the leading users of this technology globally. Our experience shows it is a highly profitable investment, addressing key industry challenges such as labour costs, rising warehouse space expenses, and environmental concerns. This facility marks another step in DHL Group's global strategy of scaling our innovative, efficient logistics solutions”, says Hendrik Venter, CEO EMEA DHL Supply Chain.
“The AutoStore solution is crucial for companies seeking to optimise their warehouse processes. We are delighted to have collaborated with DHL Supply Chain on this regionally groundbreaking project,” emphasised Anna Wisniewska, Managing Director of Element Logic, the system provider for the facility located at Mosiężna 3 in Gorzów Wielkopolski.
