The next level of warehouse logistics at Versandmanufaktur with NEOintralogistics

Fulfilment at the highest level: Versandmanufaktur as a pioneer in the GLS Group

As the leading contract logistics provider in the GLS Group, Versandmanufaktur places great importance on continuous development and technical innovation in order to offer its customers first-class fulfilment services. With this in mind, Versandmanufaktur turned to NEOintralogistics to optimise its warehouse logistics through advanced automation, increasing both efficiency and employee satisfaction.

The challenge: traditional logistics at the limit

Like many warehouse operations, Versandmanufaktur struggled with long walking distances, inefficient picking processes and unergonomic working conditions. The traditional person-to-goods system required a lot of manual labour, which led to high operating costs, employee fatigue and lower efficiency.

The NEO solution: automation that fits

NEOintralogistics implemented a goods-to-person (GTP) system that revolutionised the entire warehouse operation:

Integration of existing shelving: unlike many other solutions, NEO utilised the existing shelving. This avoided costly conversions and the installation went smoothly.
Fast implementation: The system was seamlessly integrated within a few weeks without disrupting ongoing operations.
Increased efficiency: Picking rates increased immediately to 250-300 picks per hour. Unproductive journey times were significantly reduced, which noticeably increased overall productivity.
Cost-efficient pricing model: With the ‘pay-per-pick’ model, the shipping company was able to avoid high investment costs and only pay for the service actually provided.

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Results: Immediate operational improvements

Thanks to NEO's implementation, the following improvements could be achieved immediately:

Cost reductions: Operating costs were significantly reduced through automation.
Employee-friendliness: The ergonomic design led to less physical strain, which increased job satisfaction and reduced absenteeism.
Scalability: The modular design of the system allows for flexible expansion to meet growing demands.

Customer success and outlook

Frank Hammermeister, CEO of Versandmanufaktur, describes it aptly: ‘NEO provided us with a simple yet highly efficient automation solution that drastically increased our storage density – without us having to make extensive investments.’ This successful partnership sets new standards in the logistics of the GLS Group.