Beverages
Designing a High‑Capacity Automated Warehouse for Czechia’s Top Brewer
Logio partnered with the client to design and oversee the construction of a fully automated warehouse to support significant production expansion.
Outcome
We delivered a turnkey high‑bay warehouse strategy, managing the transition from feasibility study to a fully operational facility with 42,000 pallet positions.
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About Plzeňský Prazdroj
Plzensky Prazdroj is a leading Czech brewery, producer of the original pilsner type beer Pilsner Urquell, headquartered in Plzen and owned by Asahi Group Holdings. It is the largest exporter of Czech beer, selling a broad portfolio of more than 50 beers and beverages from multiple brands to markets around the world.
Around 9 million hectolitres of beer produced at its breweries in 2019
Exports to nearly 50 countries worldwide
Approximate annual revenues of CZK 23 billion driven by domestic sales and growing export demand
Initial challenge
The brewery planned to expand production capacity, creating an urgent need to consolidate storage locations and significantly increase overall warehousing space.
Project goal
To identify the most cost‑effective storage concept and oversee the construction of a facility capable of handling increased volume with high efficiency.
Solution
From Feasibility Study to Fully Automated Reality
Logio managed the entire project lifecycle, comparing automation levels, selecting vendors, and supervising the construction of a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
Solutions implemented
Prototyping and Feasibility
Technology Strategy & Optimization
Business & Vendor Evaluation
Operational Readiness & Go‑live
Technology Sourcing & Selection
Automated & Efficient Warehousing
Tendering & Supplier Management
Project Delivery Management
Business Case & Feasibility Study
Impact
A future‑proof logistics hub
Massive capacity increase
42,000 new pallet positions secured capacity for future growth.
Seamless connectivity
Production, storage, and dispatch linked via monorail and conveyors.
Full automation
Deployment of AS/RS stacker cranes minimized manual handling and optimized flow.
Simpler decisions
One source of truth replaces scattered tools.
Build a warehouse ready for the future
Whether you need a feasibility study or full implementation support, we ensure your infrastructure matches your ambition. Let’s discuss your automation strategy.
We tackled many supply chain challenges
Distribution strategy scenarios for Plzeňský Prazdroj
Logio modelled the existing distribution network of Plzeňský Prazdroj and prepared several future distribution scenarios, each with a feasibility study and KPI impact assessment. This provided a fact based basis to choose a strategy that improves competitiveness and manages up to 80 percent of logistics costs while reducing the risk of multimillion crown mistakes.
Clear comparison of several future distribution strategy scenarios
Feasibility and KPI impact evaluated for each distribution option
Up to 80 percent of logistics costs addressed through the chosen distribution strategy
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