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Day: 6 June 2023

IFOY Test Report: HUNIC SoftExo Lift

Posted on by David Priestman

It’s the turn of the HUNIC SoftExo Lift as we continue our comprehensive run-through of all the IFOY Award finalists ahead of the announcement ceremony in Dortmund on June 22nd.

Category: Start-up of the Year

IFOY Test Report

The passive exoskeleton SoftExo is an extremely lightweight but still effective body-worn lifting and carrying aid, developed for logistics and industry. Skilled personnel are supported with up to 21% when lifting and carrying loads, the body is relieved by up to 50% and the ergonomic posture is positively influenced.

High and prolonged strains, for example due to repeated lifting of heavy objects, pose a health risk for employees in production and logistics, which in the worst case can lead to an inability to work. According to the German Trade Association, every tenth day of incapacity to work in Germany is due to back pain.

This is precisely where the assistance system from HUNIC can provide preventive relief. The passive exoskeleton uses a spring principle to support the leg and back muscles when lifting loads and sensitises the user to ergonomic movement. Due to the adjustment options, the system can be worn by persons weighing from 50kg to 140kg, regardless of gender. In addition, all modules can be easily exchanged, cleaned in the washing machine and easily replaced when worn out. By optimising the working posture, the forces acting on the back are reduced by up to 50% and distributed evenly. In this way, the SoftExo Lift permanently relieves and protects the wearer’s spine, joints and muscles.

In addition, the tension of the leg support gives up to 21% more strength when lifting. Wearing the SoftExo Lift also improves the individual’s lifting and carrying technique, so that a lasting effect can be observed beyond the everyday working day. Users tire less and thus make fewer picking errors at the end of the shift.

With the help of the patented back rail, the spine is completely decoupled from additional load. No tensile forces are placed on the shoulder, causing additional strain on the intervertebral discs. The back splint also provides the user with haptic feedback if he or she slips into a hunched back or excessive twisting of the lower lumbar sector. Consequently, the user resumes an ergonomic posture. The user’s body is thus loaded according to anatomical ideals. Due to the integration of the knee joints, they are guided and supported by the laterally passing ligaments when squatting down. The enclosure of the sensitive joint avoids pressure points on the user’s thigh.

The SoftExo Lift by HUNIC does not require any external energy source, which thus excludes subconscious overloading of the human body. Due to the use of high-tech materials, the exoskeleton weighs only 1.4kg. At the same time, it lies close to the wearer’s body, which reduces the risk of collision with the environment.

IFOY test verdict: The SoftExo Lift permanently relieves and protects the user’s spine, joints and muscles. Wearing the exoskeleton from HUNIC on a regular basis sustainably improves the individual working posture towards an ergonomically more favourable posture. This creates the conditions for more comfortable work and ultimately for a better quality of life. Especially towards the end of the work shift, a reduced fatigue of the users can be observed. Due to reduced downtime and more motivated employees, the company gains an economic advantage. Consequently, the investment of €1,000 per exoskeleton is well worth it.

IFOY Innovation Check

Market relevance: The topic of exoskeletons or ergonomic body support is becoming increasingly important to continue to be able to work responsibly with people in industrial and commercial environments, even in times of significant demographic change. Humans still have superior capabilities compared to automated technology in certain areas and activities, which can be brought to greater efficiency and productivity at high quality with technological support. Nevertheless, the fields of application of exoskeletons are still manageable so far.

Customer benefit: The deliberate conversion to a support instrument that is easy to wear and less annoying significantly increases acceptance. By consciously pointing out incorrect movements through the product, physical overloads and thus damage are avoided at an early stage. An increase in performance is often the result. The adaptation of the product to different areas of activity allows targeted use and thus the optimization of very specific physical activities.

Novelty / Innovation: It is a completely passive exoskeleton that also has few solid areas that would negatively affect wearing comfort and thus be detrimental to acceptance. The very great innovative leap therefore lies on the one hand in the design of the exoskeleton from purely soft, elastic materials, without neglecting the support function. Furthermore, it is the targeted pointing out and thus prevention of incorrect movements. In addition, the exoskeleton is prepared to accept sensors (e.g. from the IFOY nominee Predimo) for process monitoring and optimisation, for movement optimisation and for increasing occupational safety.

Functionality / Type of implementation: The exoskeleton is of very high quality. As mentioned, the focus is on high wearing comfort and thus acceptance by the user. Through the connection with sensor technology, it allows a significant optimisation of processes towards more safety and health in the future. Particularly noteworthy are the different versions for different activities with adapted, very intelligent features.

Verdict: This start-up takes up the exoskeleton theme, in a novel, soft version. Support for certain movements is available but is not the focus. Wearing comfort of the exoskeleton and especially showing wrong movement patterns are the focus. In addition, various features will be integrated for different sectors (e.g., a handle for patients in the nursing sector to support lifting. It will also be possible to attach sensors and evaluation units to the exoskeleton to implement optimisation and monitoring.

Market relevance Ø
Customer benefit +
Novelty / Innovation +
Functionality / Type of implementation +
[KEY: ++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / – less / — not available]

IFOY Test Report: HUNIC SoftExo Lift

Posted on by David Priestman

It’s the turn of the HUNIC SoftExo Lift as we continue our comprehensive run-through of all the IFOY Award finalists ahead of the announcement ceremony in Dortmund on June 22nd.

Category: Start-up of the Year

IFOY Test Report

The passive exoskeleton SoftExo is an extremely lightweight but still effective body-worn lifting and carrying aid, developed for logistics and industry. Skilled personnel are supported with up to 21% when lifting and carrying loads, the body is relieved by up to 50% and the ergonomic posture is positively influenced.

High and prolonged strains, for example due to repeated lifting of heavy objects, pose a health risk for employees in production and logistics, which in the worst case can lead to an inability to work. According to the German Trade Association, every tenth day of incapacity to work in Germany is due to back pain.

This is precisely where the assistance system from HUNIC can provide preventive relief. The passive exoskeleton uses a spring principle to support the leg and back muscles when lifting loads and sensitises the user to ergonomic movement. Due to the adjustment options, the system can be worn by persons weighing from 50kg to 140kg, regardless of gender. In addition, all modules can be easily exchanged, cleaned in the washing machine and easily replaced when worn out. By optimising the working posture, the forces acting on the back are reduced by up to 50% and distributed evenly. In this way, the SoftExo Lift permanently relieves and protects the wearer’s spine, joints and muscles.

In addition, the tension of the leg support gives up to 21% more strength when lifting. Wearing the SoftExo Lift also improves the individual’s lifting and carrying technique, so that a lasting effect can be observed beyond the everyday working day. Users tire less and thus make fewer picking errors at the end of the shift.

With the help of the patented back rail, the spine is completely decoupled from additional load. No tensile forces are placed on the shoulder, causing additional strain on the intervertebral discs. The back splint also provides the user with haptic feedback if he or she slips into a hunched back or excessive twisting of the lower lumbar sector. Consequently, the user resumes an ergonomic posture. The user’s body is thus loaded according to anatomical ideals. Due to the integration of the knee joints, they are guided and supported by the laterally passing ligaments when squatting down. The enclosure of the sensitive joint avoids pressure points on the user’s thigh.

The SoftExo Lift by HUNIC does not require any external energy source, which thus excludes subconscious overloading of the human body. Due to the use of high-tech materials, the exoskeleton weighs only 1.4kg. At the same time, it lies close to the wearer’s body, which reduces the risk of collision with the environment.

IFOY test verdict: The SoftExo Lift permanently relieves and protects the user’s spine, joints and muscles. Wearing the exoskeleton from HUNIC on a regular basis sustainably improves the individual working posture towards an ergonomically more favourable posture. This creates the conditions for more comfortable work and ultimately for a better quality of life. Especially towards the end of the work shift, a reduced fatigue of the users can be observed. Due to reduced downtime and more motivated employees, the company gains an economic advantage. Consequently, the investment of €1,000 per exoskeleton is well worth it.

IFOY Innovation Check

Market relevance: The topic of exoskeletons or ergonomic body support is becoming increasingly important to continue to be able to work responsibly with people in industrial and commercial environments, even in times of significant demographic change. Humans still have superior capabilities compared to automated technology in certain areas and activities, which can be brought to greater efficiency and productivity at high quality with technological support. Nevertheless, the fields of application of exoskeletons are still manageable so far.

Customer benefit: The deliberate conversion to a support instrument that is easy to wear and less annoying significantly increases acceptance. By consciously pointing out incorrect movements through the product, physical overloads and thus damage are avoided at an early stage. An increase in performance is often the result. The adaptation of the product to different areas of activity allows targeted use and thus the optimization of very specific physical activities.

Novelty / Innovation: It is a completely passive exoskeleton that also has few solid areas that would negatively affect wearing comfort and thus be detrimental to acceptance. The very great innovative leap therefore lies on the one hand in the design of the exoskeleton from purely soft, elastic materials, without neglecting the support function. Furthermore, it is the targeted pointing out and thus prevention of incorrect movements. In addition, the exoskeleton is prepared to accept sensors (e.g. from the IFOY nominee Predimo) for process monitoring and optimisation, for movement optimisation and for increasing occupational safety.

Functionality / Type of implementation: The exoskeleton is of very high quality. As mentioned, the focus is on high wearing comfort and thus acceptance by the user. Through the connection with sensor technology, it allows a significant optimisation of processes towards more safety and health in the future. Particularly noteworthy are the different versions for different activities with adapted, very intelligent features.

Verdict: This start-up takes up the exoskeleton theme, in a novel, soft version. Support for certain movements is available but is not the focus. Wearing comfort of the exoskeleton and especially showing wrong movement patterns are the focus. In addition, various features will be integrated for different sectors (e.g., a handle for patients in the nursing sector to support lifting. It will also be possible to attach sensors and evaluation units to the exoskeleton to implement optimisation and monitoring.

Market relevance Ø
Customer benefit +
Novelty / Innovation +
Functionality / Type of implementation +
[KEY: ++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / – less / — not available]

IFOY Test Report: IdentPro Warehouse Execution System

Posted on by David Priestman

As the clock ticks towards the moment when the IFOY Awards are handed out in Dortmund on June 22nd, we continue our look at all of the 2023 finalists and share the verdict from the IFOY test conducted during the evaluation by an expert jury in March. Our next entry is the Warehouse Execution System from IdentPro.

Category: Intralogistics Software

IFOY Test Report

Not only the increasing shortage of employees, but also the global challenges of the supply chain are increasing the pressure on automation in intralogistics. While significant levels of automation have already been achieved in the production processes, there is still great potential in the connected warehouses. The IdentPro digitisation solution creates the necessary prerequisite for this. A digital twin is created in real time (RTLS), in which every single transport of a good is consistently and automatically tracked to the centimetre using Lidar technology. For this purpose, all existing vehicles (manned, automated, manufacturer-independent) are equipped with IoT sensor technology, which thus permanently record up-to-date 3D information about the movement of the stored goods as well as the surrounding spatial geometry.

Via Wi-Fi or LTE, the system is in constant exchange with all the industrial trucks in use. This allows empty runs, search times and inefficient storage scenarios to be analysed. This data forms the input for intelligent algorithms. Intelligent allocation of driving jobs in real time with efficiency increases of between 20% and 30% are the result.

The IoT solution has several USPs that stand out in interaction with each other: real-time digital twin of the warehouse (RTLS), centimetre-precise localisation (+/-10cm) of goods and vehicles, collaborative use of autonomous and manned industrial trucks, and smart distribution of driving orders (SLS). All this is combined in the software solution, which ensures transparency and overall system effectiveness in intralogistics through interfaces and standards (such as omlox and VDA 5050). Connections to ERP systems or WMS are additionally possible at any time.

The Warehouse Execution System, in combination with reliable laser technology, generates complete transparency in real time. In contrast to other solutions via RFID, UWB or camera, the IdentPro solution is characterised by the centimetre and millisecond accurate creation of the digital twin. The use in open areas can be realised without further ado. Furthermore, the solution does not require any change in the infrastructure of the warehouse. Only the existing industrial trucks need to be equipped with IoT sensor technology. The software can be used directly in the inventory.

IFOY test verdict: With the digital twin in real time, IdentPro sustainably increases the overall system effectiveness of intralogistics. The warehouse execution system creates full transparency, ensures inventory security and error-free deliveries, increases efficiency, navigates loaded and unloaded vehicles in collaborative use, and can be used indoors and outdoors. Based on the complete data situation, not only does productivity increase, but the basis for smart automation is also created. Only with the twin technology can both unmanned and manned vehicles be orchestrated and controlled from one system. The supplier’s Warehouse Execution System fits seamlessly into the user’s circumstances and leads to efficiency increases of up to 30%.

IFOY Innovation Check

Market relevance: A high market relevance is seen for the presented solution of the Warehouse Execution System. The mapping of warehouse geometry, including the localisation of various manned and unmanned material handling vehicles, is useful in a wide range of sectors, as an increasing shortage of skilled workers is to be expected across the board. The approach of IdentPro GmbH can be an essential component to advance digitalisation in a company with an increase in efficiency or even to introduce it in the first place, which results in a large number of potential customers.

Customer benefit: By using the Warehouse Execution System, customers can achieve a significant increase in efficiency and at the same time enable and control the use of autonomous vehicles. Depending on the requirements, savings in personnel are then possible without detaching the warehouse employees or operators of manned industrial trucks from the warehouse processes. The digital image of the warehouse includes not only the vehicles but also the warehouse stock and thus provides full transparency, whereby the individual transport orders can be processed efficiently and comprehensibly in real time. The most flexible possible implementation of the system at the customer’s site, independent of the warehouse layout, makes it very easy to achieve the customer benefits, such as the avoidance of errors or empty runs and thus the increase potential in efficiency.

Novelty / Innovation: The generation and utilisation of a digital twin in this practice-oriented manner, with the implementation of a wide variety of material handling equipment and warehouse management, undoubtedly has a high degree of innovation. The uncomplicated possibility of applying the system to existing warehouses and optimising and monitoring the transport routes calculated in real time, as well as integrating stock and orders, appears to be a sensible new approach to meeting the increasing demands in terms of market leadership.

Functionality / Type of implementation: The system’s processes were impressively demonstrated. It became clear that the use of sensors was reduced to a sensible minimum, which makes the integration of existing vehicles relatively simple. Similarly, the determination of the transport routes was realised in a practice-oriented manner via optimisation algorithms, for example with the target value of minimum time.

Verdict: A worthy IFOY nominee with a clear market lead.

Market relevance +
Customer benefit ++
Novelty / Innovation +
Functionality / Type of implementation ++
[KEY: ++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / – less / — not available]

IFOY Test Report: IdentPro Warehouse Execution System

Posted on by Keith McKinley

As the clock ticks towards the moment when the IFOY Awards are handed out in Dortmund on June 22nd, we continue our look at all of the 2023 finalists and share the verdict from the IFOY test conducted during the evaluation by an expert jury in March. Our next entry is the Warehouse Execution System from IdentPro.

Category: Intralogistics Software

IFOY Test Report

Not only the increasing shortage of employees, but also the global challenges of the supply chain are increasing the pressure on automation in intralogistics. While significant levels of automation have already been achieved in the production processes, there is still great potential in the connected warehouses. The IdentPro digitisation solution creates the necessary prerequisite for this. A digital twin is created in real time (RTLS), in which every single transport of a good is consistently and automatically tracked to the centimetre using Lidar technology. For this purpose, all existing vehicles (manned, automated, manufacturer-independent) are equipped with IoT sensor technology, which thus permanently record up-to-date 3D information about the movement of the stored goods as well as the surrounding spatial geometry.

Via Wi-Fi or LTE, the system is in constant exchange with all the industrial trucks in use. This allows empty runs, search times and inefficient storage scenarios to be analysed. This data forms the input for intelligent algorithms. Intelligent allocation of driving jobs in real time with efficiency increases of between 20% and 30% are the result.

The IoT solution has several USPs that stand out in interaction with each other: real-time digital twin of the warehouse (RTLS), centimetre-precise localisation (+/-10cm) of goods and vehicles, collaborative use of autonomous and manned industrial trucks, and smart distribution of driving orders (SLS). All this is combined in the software solution, which ensures transparency and overall system effectiveness in intralogistics through interfaces and standards (such as omlox and VDA 5050). Connections to ERP systems or WMS are additionally possible at any time.

The Warehouse Execution System, in combination with reliable laser technology, generates complete transparency in real time. In contrast to other solutions via RFID, UWB or camera, the IdentPro solution is characterised by the centimetre and millisecond accurate creation of the digital twin. The use in open areas can be realised without further ado. Furthermore, the solution does not require any change in the infrastructure of the warehouse. Only the existing industrial trucks need to be equipped with IoT sensor technology. The software can be used directly in the inventory.

IFOY test verdict: With the digital twin in real time, IdentPro sustainably increases the overall system effectiveness of intralogistics. The warehouse execution system creates full transparency, ensures inventory security and error-free deliveries, increases efficiency, navigates loaded and unloaded vehicles in collaborative use, and can be used indoors and outdoors. Based on the complete data situation, not only does productivity increase, but the basis for smart automation is also created. Only with the twin technology can both unmanned and manned vehicles be orchestrated and controlled from one system. The supplier’s Warehouse Execution System fits seamlessly into the user’s circumstances and leads to efficiency increases of up to 30%.

IFOY Innovation Check

Market relevance: A high market relevance is seen for the presented solution of the Warehouse Execution System. The mapping of warehouse geometry, including the localisation of various manned and unmanned material handling vehicles, is useful in a wide range of sectors, as an increasing shortage of skilled workers is to be expected across the board. The approach of IdentPro GmbH can be an essential component to advance digitalisation in a company with an increase in efficiency or even to introduce it in the first place, which results in a large number of potential customers.

Customer benefit: By using the Warehouse Execution System, customers can achieve a significant increase in efficiency and at the same time enable and control the use of autonomous vehicles. Depending on the requirements, savings in personnel are then possible without detaching the warehouse employees or operators of manned industrial trucks from the warehouse processes. The digital image of the warehouse includes not only the vehicles but also the warehouse stock and thus provides full transparency, whereby the individual transport orders can be processed efficiently and comprehensibly in real time. The most flexible possible implementation of the system at the customer’s site, independent of the warehouse layout, makes it very easy to achieve the customer benefits, such as the avoidance of errors or empty runs and thus the increase potential in efficiency.

Novelty / Innovation: The generation and utilisation of a digital twin in this practice-oriented manner, with the implementation of a wide variety of material handling equipment and warehouse management, undoubtedly has a high degree of innovation. The uncomplicated possibility of applying the system to existing warehouses and optimising and monitoring the transport routes calculated in real time, as well as integrating stock and orders, appears to be a sensible new approach to meeting the increasing demands in terms of market leadership.

Functionality / Type of implementation: The system’s processes were impressively demonstrated. It became clear that the use of sensors was reduced to a sensible minimum, which makes the integration of existing vehicles relatively simple. Similarly, the determination of the transport routes was realised in a practice-oriented manner via optimisation algorithms, for example with the target value of minimum time.

Verdict: A worthy IFOY nominee with a clear market lead.

Market relevance +
Customer benefit ++
Novelty / Innovation +
Functionality / Type of implementation ++
[KEY: ++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / – less / — not available]

Warehouse Automation Through Partnership

Posted on by David Priestman

Today, Addverb, a leading provider of warehouse automation and robotics solutions for the supply chain and logistics industry, announces its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve the efficiency of its warehouse automation solutions. The partnership with AWS will allow Addverb to leverage the cloud platform‘s machine learning, analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity capabilities to enhance the capabilities of its robotic solutions.

In response to the increasing disruptions and delays faced by the global supply chain, Addverb is committed to meeting the growing demand for faster and more efficient service. Through its collaboration with AWS, Addverb can now test and deploy hardware and software up to 50% faster than ever before – a game-changer in expediting services and minimizing supply chain interruptions.

“As part of our unwavering commitment to innovation, Addverb sought a solution to expand our software and hardware innovations without the need for a complete architectural overhaul,” shared Sriram Sridhar, Chief Revenue Officer at Addverb. “AWS emerged as the clear choice due to its seamless integration capabilities with our existing infrastructure. AWS’s cloud services have not only enhanced our operational efficiency but also minimized downtime, ultimately delivering greater value to our esteemed customers.”

Using AWS services, Addverb shortened its development cycle from 3-6 months down to 2-3 months. AWS’s analytics tools provided more accurate testing environments through warehouse simulations, helping developers analyse data and optimize operations in real-time. Addverb also leveraged AWS’s security and reliability features to ensure data privacy and minimize the risk of downtime, resulting in increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction.

Addverb is using AWS’s comprehensive suite of services, with an emphasis on RoboMaker and IoT Greengrass. RoboMaker empowers developers to run test templates and log software events, resulting in enhanced evaluation and reporting and an 80% reduction in testing time. Meanwhile, IoT Greengrass has enabled Addverb to leverage shipping containers for expedited robot delivery and real-time remote monitoring.

“By harnessing the power of AWS, we have laid a concrete infrastructure that will soon enable us to deliver robots as a service,” emphasized Kathi Raja Ravindra, leader of Addverb’s cloud DevOps team. “AWS seamlessly integrates with the tools that have made our existing development process reliable and robust.”

Warehouse Automation Through Partnership

Posted on by David Priestman

Today, Addverb, a leading provider of warehouse automation and robotics solutions for the supply chain and logistics industry, announces its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve the efficiency of its warehouse automation solutions. The partnership with AWS will allow Addverb to leverage the cloud platform‘s machine learning, analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity capabilities to enhance the capabilities of its robotic solutions.

In response to the increasing disruptions and delays faced by the global supply chain, Addverb is committed to meeting the growing demand for faster and more efficient service. Through its collaboration with AWS, Addverb can now test and deploy hardware and software up to 50% faster than ever before – a game-changer in expediting services and minimizing supply chain interruptions.

“As part of our unwavering commitment to innovation, Addverb sought a solution to expand our software and hardware innovations without the need for a complete architectural overhaul,” shared Sriram Sridhar, Chief Revenue Officer at Addverb. “AWS emerged as the clear choice due to its seamless integration capabilities with our existing infrastructure. AWS’s cloud services have not only enhanced our operational efficiency but also minimized downtime, ultimately delivering greater value to our esteemed customers.”

Using AWS services, Addverb shortened its development cycle from 3-6 months down to 2-3 months. AWS’s analytics tools provided more accurate testing environments through warehouse simulations, helping developers analyse data and optimize operations in real-time. Addverb also leveraged AWS’s security and reliability features to ensure data privacy and minimize the risk of downtime, resulting in increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction.

Addverb is using AWS’s comprehensive suite of services, with an emphasis on RoboMaker and IoT Greengrass. RoboMaker empowers developers to run test templates and log software events, resulting in enhanced evaluation and reporting and an 80% reduction in testing time. Meanwhile, IoT Greengrass has enabled Addverb to leverage shipping containers for expedited robot delivery and real-time remote monitoring.

“By harnessing the power of AWS, we have laid a concrete infrastructure that will soon enable us to deliver robots as a service,” emphasized Kathi Raja Ravindra, leader of Addverb’s cloud DevOps team. “AWS seamlessly integrates with the tools that have made our existing development process reliable and robust.”

Webinar: 3M’s Journey to Cross-docking Excellence

Posted on by David Priestman

As a company that produces more than 60,000 products across various industries, 3M needed an efficient way to deliver goods from their factory to their customers. However, producing irregular pallets for each customer at the same factory where the goods were produced made it difficult to stack and transport goods efficiently, resulting in trucks and containers being only 35-45% loaded. This situation was neither sustainable nor cost-effective for 3M.

Since 2012, 3M has been using the MIXMOVE X-Dock cloud software to streamline their logistics operations with smart algorithms, resulting in improved fill rates, reduced transport costs, increased delivery accuracy, and decreased carbon footprint. The software has also provided full visibility of operations across all carriers and hubs in the EMEA region, leading to improved productivity for 3M.

MIXMOVE is cloud software that supports logistics by connecting systems, increasing profitability and reducing CO2 emissions. For more than 10 years, MIXMOVE has given shippers, carriers and logistics service providers the best customer experience in getting logistics transparency, predictability and resilience. With a proven track record in delivering high ROI for their customers, some of which include DSV, Gebrüder Weiss, 3M, Volkswagen TPS, DHL and more.

MIXMOVE is delighted to invite you to a live 45-minute webinar “Next-Level Logistics: 3M’s journey to cross-docking excellence with MIXMOVE”, on June 14th, at 10:00 AM BST.

During the webinar, the speakers, Hanns-Georg Rybak, Lean & Technology Senior Manager Logistics & Transportation, 3M EMEA, and Karen Schmikl, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, MIXMOVE, will delve into the logistics challenges faced by 3M and how MIXMOVE’s logistics and fulfilment cloud software supports their cross-docking processes and challenges.

They will also highlight 3M’s gains and main values of using MIXMOVE X-Dock cloud software and discuss the benefits of adopting a cross-docking process, no matter the shape, size, or complexity of your distribution network.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from 3M’s success story and gain insights into optimising your own logistics network. Register now for this free 45-minute webinar!

– Live Webinar: Next-Level Logistics: 3M’s journey to cross-docking excellence with MIXMOVE
Date: June 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM BST
Speakers:
– Hanns-Georg Rybak, Lean & Technology Senior Manager Logistics & Transportation, 3M EMEA
– Karen Schmikl, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, MIXMOVE

Webinar: 3M’s Journey to Cross-docking Excellence

Posted on by Keith McKinley

As a company that produces more than 60,000 products across various industries, 3M needed an efficient way to deliver goods from their factory to their customers. However, producing irregular pallets for each customer at the same factory where the goods were produced made it difficult to stack and transport goods efficiently, resulting in trucks and containers being only 35-45% loaded. This situation was neither sustainable nor cost-effective for 3M.

Since 2012, 3M has been using the MIXMOVE X-Dock cloud software to streamline their logistics operations with smart algorithms, resulting in improved fill rates, reduced transport costs, increased delivery accuracy, and decreased carbon footprint. The software has also provided full visibility of operations across all carriers and hubs in the EMEA region, leading to improved productivity for 3M.

MIXMOVE is cloud software that supports logistics by connecting systems, increasing profitability and reducing CO2 emissions. For more than 10 years, MIXMOVE has given shippers, carriers and logistics service providers the best customer experience in getting logistics transparency, predictability and resilience. With a proven track record in delivering high ROI for their customers, some of which include DSV, Gebrüder Weiss, 3M, Volkswagen TPS, DHL and more.

MIXMOVE is delighted to invite you to a live 45-minute webinar “Next-Level Logistics: 3M’s journey to cross-docking excellence with MIXMOVE”, on June 14th, at 10:00 AM BST.

During the webinar, the speakers, Hanns-Georg Rybak, Lean & Technology Senior Manager Logistics & Transportation, 3M EMEA, and Karen Schmikl, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, MIXMOVE, will delve into the logistics challenges faced by 3M and how MIXMOVE’s logistics and fulfilment cloud software supports their cross-docking processes and challenges.

They will also highlight 3M’s gains and main values of using MIXMOVE X-Dock cloud software and discuss the benefits of adopting a cross-docking process, no matter the shape, size, or complexity of your distribution network.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from 3M’s success story and gain insights into optimising your own logistics network. Register now for this free 45-minute webinar!

– Live Webinar: Next-Level Logistics: 3M’s journey to cross-docking excellence with MIXMOVE
Date: June 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM BST
Speakers:
– Hanns-Georg Rybak, Lean & Technology Senior Manager Logistics & Transportation, 3M EMEA
– Karen Schmikl, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, MIXMOVE

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