Swisslog Drive Automation Excellence at Dm-Drogerie Markt’s Award-Winning Wustermark Facility

Swisslog Drive Automation Excellence at Dm-Drogerie Markt’s Award-Winning Wustermark Facility

(IN BRIEF) Dm-drogerie markt, in collaboration with Swisslog and robotics provider KUKA, has revolutionized automated logistics with its award-winning Wustermark distribution centre. Opened in 2020, the facility enhances efficiency and productivity using advanced technologies while reducing employee workloads. Built on principles of integration, intelligence, and automation, the project leverages KUKA’s robotics expertise to streamline operations, preparing dm-drogerie to meet current and future logistical challenges. The Wustermark facility has earned prestigious industry awards and sets a new standard for retail logistics innovation.

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHS, 9-Dec-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Swisslog, a global leader in data-driven and robotic automation solutions, proudly highlights its pivotal role in the design and implementation of dm-drogerie markt’s state-of-the-art distribution centre in Wustermark, Germany. Developed in collaboration with robotics partner KUKA, the facility exemplifies cutting-edge innovation in retail logistics and has received accolades such as the German Logistics Prize (2020) and the European Logistics Prize (2021).

The Wustermark centre, which opened in 2020, was created to address dm-drogerie markt’s growing logistical challenges, including an expanding product range and intensifying market competition. Building on successful collaborations for the Waghäusel and Weilerswist facilities, Swisslog partnered with dm-drogerie to develop a fully automated solution tailored to enhance operational efficiency while supporting employees.

The Wustermark centre operates on Swisslog’s principles of integration, intelligence, and automation, incorporating advanced robotic systems and data-driven software solutions to streamline order picking and optimize workflows. KUKA’s robotic technologies are central to the facility’s operations, ensuring precision and reliability across processes.

Swisslog’s tailored approach enables dm-drogerie markt to not only meet current logistical demands but also prepare for future growth and complexity. The success of this project underscores Swisslog’s commitment to driving innovation in automation, empowering businesses to achieve operational excellence while enhancing their workforce experience.

As the retail industry evolves, Swisslog continues to pioneer transformative solutions, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to adapt and thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Media contact:

Ulrike Götz
Spokesperson Technology
KUKA Aktiengesellschaft, Zugspitzstraße 140, 86165 Augsburg, Germany
+49 821 797-3795
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SOURCE: KUKA