Shaping Operational Excellence in Intralogistics
Carsten Spiegelberg, Managing Director of Middle East and Africa brings close to 40 years of logistics expertise. A key figure in establishing SSI SCHAEFER’s automation business across Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Australia/New Zealand, Carsten has driven the success of automation ventures. He discusses several key aspects of SSI SCHAEFER’s operations and achievements in the interview with Logistics Gulf News below:
Growth in AI-driven Related Products: SSI SCHAEFER has seen significant growth in the development and implementation of AI-driven products over the past three years, particularly with robotic piece-picking solutions that enhance warehouse efficiency and adaptability.
Award Recognition: SSI SCHAEFER’s robotic piece-picking solutions have won prestigious awards such as iFOY and materialfluss Product of the Year, underscoring our commitment to technological innovation and industry standards.
Impact in the Gulf Region: SSI SCHAEFER’s solutions, including their WAMAS logistics software, support the Gulf region’s economic vision and address local logistical challenges through customized, scalable solutions.
Role of WAMAS in the warehouse: WAMAS transforms client operations in the integration of logistical processes, reducing throughput times and enhancing accuracy and cost-efficiency, thereby facilitating digitalization and real-time decision-making.
Seamless Software Integration: WAMAS integrates seamlessly with various logistics components, improving overall warehouse efficiency and operational transparency through its modular and flexible design.
Sustainability: SSI SCHAEFER’s solutions focus on ecological and economic sustainability by reducing energy use, waste, and maximizing operational throughput.
Customization and Flexibility: SSI SCHAEFER’s solutions are highly customizable to meet diverse client needs, ensuring long-term operational success and adaptability.
Gartner Recognition: Being positioned as a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems highlights SSI SCHAEFER’s influence and commitment to excellence in logistics solutions.
Success Stories: Notable recent success stories include enhancing Brands for Less’s warehouse efficiency with a 4D tote shuttle system and implementing an automated distribution center for Nahdi Medical Company, demonstrating the SSI SCHAEFER’s ability to meet industry-specific needs.
Future Trends: The future of warehouse automation includes advancements in Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and machine learning, with SSI SCHAEFER leading in these innovations to offer smarter, more responsive logistics solutions.
Disclaimer:
This is an abstract of the original article that was originally published in Logistics Gulf News magazine’s May 2024 issue. Read the original version here.