Market sector solutions for Retail & Wholesale

Comprehensive solution portfolio for both retail and wholesale

The traditional differentiation between branch and mail-order distribution channels is disappearing. The rise of omni-channel business models are becoming the standard when selling goods. Customers can now shop anywhere and at any time, either by visiting a brick and mortar store or by going online. Consumers also expect rapid and problem-free delivery directly to their door or to their chosen pick-up location.

Solutions from SSI SCHAEFER:

Ergonomic work station systems
Containers and trays
Manual, semi-automated and fully automated picking systems
Efficient returns handling
Waveless picking that integrates orders immediately and seamlessly into the picking process
Single and multi-stage picking
Picking of diverse packaging units such as cartons and pallets for B2B or individual items for B2C
Robots and auto-guided transport systems
Process and IT solutions including temporary work stations during peak times
WAMAS® and SAP software solutions for manual, partially-automated or fully automated warehouses

Acting in your best interests

Shorter delivery times (same day/next day delivery)
Smaller quantities and units
Increasing number of articles
Larger quantity of returns
Seasonal fluctuations
Increased loyalty and sales promotions
Omni-channel marketing with different order types handled at one distribution center

The SSI SCHAEFER comprehensive product and solution portfolio combined with its exceptional IT expertise provides you with both custom and efficient solutions to meet your retail and wholesale needs.

These solutions have been developed for specific market segments such as furniture, electrical and electronic articles, office supplies or the home improvement market, hardware and spare parts, and online retailers.