Electrical & Lighting Equipment
Capacity uplift with modular automation
Logio assessed the AutoStore robotic warehouse concept for Schneider Electric’s CEE distribution center to remove capacity limits and support growth to 2030.
Outcome
The study confirmed the concept’s potential to unlock significant throughput and storage density, informing strategic decisions on DC development.
increase in logistics capacity using AutoStore by
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About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader focused on electrification, automation, and digitalization across buildings, data centers, industry, and infrastructure. It operates in over 100 countries with a portfolio spanning connected products, software, and services.
€38 bn revenues (2024)
~160,000 employees worldwide
Presence in 100+ countries
Initial challenge
The CEE distribution center was reaching capacity limits as volumes rose.
Project goal
Evaluate the AutoStore concept and its feasibility, and dimension the solution for expected growth through 2030.
Solution
From bottleneck to blueprint
Logio delivered a fact‑based feasibility study, combining process mapping, demand forecasting, and risk analysis to size and validate an AutoStore concept.
Solutions implemented
Supply Chain Management
System Specification & Vendor Readiness
Automated & Efficient Warehousing
Business & Vendor Evaluation
Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization
Replenishment & Allocation Management
Impact
Scalable capacity, de‑risked investment
Capacity potential quantified
Up to 300 % logistics capacity increase using AutoStore (study result).
Clear go or refine decision path
Feasibility and risk analysis completed.
Long‑term sizing
Daily flow model and 10‑year demand outlook prepared.
Process transparency
End‑to‑end mapping of current DC operations.
Ready to scale your distribution capacity
If your DC is hitting its limits, we can size and validate the right automation concept, from demand forecasting to feasibility and vendor selection. Let’s assess your options with data, not guesswork.
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