KLiNGEL Group Automated Logistics Center Overview

This document is a technical report detailing the KLiNGEL Group's investment in a modern, fully automated logistics center at its headquarters in Pforzheim, Germany. The report outlines the company's response to the growing demands of omni and multichannel retail, as well as e-commerce, through spatial expansions and advanced IT solutions. It describes the implementation of a fully automated warehousing and order picking system, which includes the conversion of SAP logistics software to the SAP HANA database. The logistics center features a nine-story bagstore capable of storing up to 710,000 flat-packed goods, with a processing time of only 45 minutes from order to packing. The report explains the role of RFID technology in enhancing the efficiency of the logistics processes, allowing for rapid identification and sorting of products. It also discusses the significant performance improvements achieved through database migration to SAP HANA, resulting in faster processing times and increased operational efficiency. The successful implementation marks a new era for the KLiNGEL Group, blending tradition with modernity.