“The logistics standard is so high that we not save it with the most modern storage systems and forklifts. At this point, get smart IT systems in the game. “That suggests Christoph Beumer, CEO of Beumer sorter manufacturer, during a preview at CeMAT. The striking theme of this international trade fair, which starts end of May in Hannover:. Smart supply chain solutions
The CeMAT, scheduled from May 31 to June 3, has traditionally been a trade in which forklift suppliers and warehouse designers set the tone. All that ‘iron and wheels “today is however not sufficient to provide an adequate logistics response to the rapid developments in the economy. More than ever, major international trade fair in Hanover will focus on intelligent IT systems that are smart and need to efficiently control the operation on the warehouse floor.
Christoph Beumer points to the increasing number of companies investing in autonomous vehicles in the warehouse. “These small, multi-purpose vehicles are much more flexible than the large, inflexible storage systems we know. Imagine for example a warehouse with a fleet of autonomous vehicles that communicate constantly with each other and decide which vehicle is doing what and what route runs through the warehouse, “says the CEO of Beumer who is also chairman of the advisory board of CeMAT and Vice-President German Logistics Association’s (BVL).
Scalable Systems
Beumer indicates that the digitization of internal logistical processes paves the way for highly scalable systems. “Although today’s smart IT systems already exist to a large extent, we have not long got the maximum out of digital technology. We go quickly towards a new era in which all flows of goods are controlled by intelligent systems. Only highly flexible IT systems we will be able to rapid variations in order patterns and other changes. “
The demand for smart, flexible systems is largely due to the growth in e-commerce . Over-night delivery is soon no longer fast enough, same-day delivery is here and there reality. Another development is the increasing interest in lean manufacturing, which in turn results in less inventory and more frequent deliveries. “That leads to smaller shipments. Customers have little regard for the sophisticated logistics required for this. They place two orders with ease within a few minutes with the expectation that they will be delivered in one shipment. “
New revenue models
While the focus in many supply chains has long been established in a reliable and cost-effective logistics, is now growing demand for fast, scalable and flexible solutions. “However Digitalisation will bring more than optimized logistics processes. This trend is all the chains change fundamentally and completely create new revenue. I recently may take a tour of the start-up scene of Berlin. I can highly recommend it. That changes the vision on many issues that tends to be regarded as immutable many managers in our sector. “
Like Beumer also hooked board member Andreas Gruchow Deutsche Messe, the company behind the CeMAT in trends as Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things. “In the short term, all carriers, racks, material handling components, transport systems and goods are themselves intelligent. This increases the ability of companies to make logistics processes more flexible and have better control now. Competing in logistics is not only about cost, but also on speed, accuracy, flexibility and availability. “
Packaging Exhibition
To emphasize the theme is a part the scholarship set aside for logistics software. Also in the reading program will topics such as software in the cloud, big data, mobile solutions, network planning, visualization and virtualization extensively discussed.
Also new is the collaboration with Empack, packaging fair which will have its own place in Hanover. CeMAT will take place from Tuesday, May 31 to Friday, June 3rd. The fair will be open for a long four days from 9:00 to 18:00.
Marcel te Lindert – journalist logistics & amp; supply chain
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