The rapid growth of automation has become a pivot point for building resilient supply chains. Projected to reach USD 120.63 billion* by 2029, modular technologies like robotics and intelligent systems are becoming less costly, scalable and simpler to implement.
According to a study of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers by Descartes**, 76% revealed they are experiencing notable workforce shortages. As markets tighten, automated solutions are about more than efficiency—they secure a competitive advantage.
E-commerce enterprises recognise automation’s role in creating disruption-ready operations, and most plan to implement new technologies. Kuehne+Nagel’s people-driven automation strategy is designed to meet today’s challenges and establish resilience for the future.
Purpose-built for an automated world
While anyone can buy off-the-shelf automation, Kuehne+Nagel helps customers operate effectively to deliver the best outcomes. Understanding the unique nature of each business drives our specialists to design industry-specific solutions that fit every stage of their evolution.
With a system-agnostic model, we balance standard and customised functions, only implementing the components needed to meet the customer’s objectives. From collaborative robots (cobots) to automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), we use five principal automation partners to furnish equipment across our 60+ fulfilment centres.
Recognising that increased complexity demands a future-proof mindset, our automation solutions offer robust and reliable performance for the system’s lifespan. As part of the end-to-end e-commerce collaboration, we engineer resilience, flexibility and cost-efficiency that scale as businesses and markets transform.
The people factor: experience, expertise and execution
When it comes to performance, Kuehne+Nagel leaves nothing to chance. We’ve built a globally standardised project strategy with a multi-phase testing process. Design engineers analyse all facets of the solution before it reaches our partner’s operations. Everything is considered—from examining technical aspects like architecture details to evaluating deployment readiness.
By collaborating with customers, we deploy a precise combination of manual and automated processes that fit their needs. The strategy is the basis of our fourfold value promise:
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Holistic design perspective
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Standardised project execution
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Maximum operational performance and availability
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Constant evolution to guard against turbulent market conditions
Fulfilment centre systems
Whether picking, packing or moving items, autonomous and semi-autonomous robots offer precision and efficiency, boosting productivity and reducing error rates.
