Grocery & Convenience

Deploying Europe’s First Refrigerated AutoStore in Record Time

Logio partnered with Rohlik to integrate advanced AutoStore automation into their fulfillment operations under an aggressive timeline that skeptics deemed impossible.

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Outcome

Successfully launched a highly efficient automated warehouse—including Europe's first refrigerated AutoStore zone—in just 10 months, significantly outperforming manual operations.

Implementation time

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Refrigerated AutoStore in Europe

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AutoStore integration for Rohlik Group

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About Rohlik Group

Rohlik Group is a leading European e‑grocery retailer known for its 90‑minute delivery promise and high‑quality assortment. Operating across several European markets, they utilize cutting‑edge technology to ensure speed, accuracy, and freshness for millions of orders.

1,000,000+ active customers

17,000+ items in assortment

Operating in 5 countries

Initial challenge

Rohlik realized that the automation level in their existing warehouses was insufficient to scale, yet standard integration timelines for new technology were too slow for their growth trajectory.

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Project goal

To integrate an AutoStore system, including a novel refrigerated section, within an extremely tight 10‑month window instead of the industry standard of one to two years.

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Solution

Sprinting Toward Automation

Logio leveraged its deep market expertise to manage the AutoStore integration, treating the project as a sprint to overcome skepticism and meet the deadline.

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01

Feasibility and planning

Validated the aggressive 10‑month timeline and established a "sprint" methodology for the project team.

02

Technology integration

Managed the complex integration of the AutoStore system, including the specific requirements for the refrigerated environment.

03

Process alignment

Adjusted operational processes to ensure the new automation would immediately outperform legacy manual systems.

04

Go‑live support

Delivered a successful launch that proved the investment's value within the first quarter of operations.

Solutions implemented

E‑commerce logistics

Automated & Efficient Warehousing

Technology Strategy & Optimization

Prototyping and Feasibility

Interim Management

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Impact

Full shelves, happy customers

Record execution speed

Compressed a typical 1–2 year automation project into just 10 months through proactive management.

European innovation

Successfully deployed the first AutoStore system in a refrigerated space in Europe.

Immediate efficiency gains

The automated warehouse demonstrated significantly higher efficiency than manual facilities within three months of opening.

Validated investment

Rapid ROI confirmation proved that the aggressive strategy and capital investment paid off.

Pavel Todt, Operations Director, Rohlik.cz

Logio gave us a framework for how to proceed with such a complex project. We were spontaneous, fast, and agile, but we weren't able to manage some things in a targeted manner. We knew that Logio had experience with Autostore and would help us bring this project to a successful conclusion.

Pavel Todt

Operations Director, Rohlik.cz

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