Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 40 2022 | Page 26

Cimcorp modernizes intralogistics with softwaredriven automation

The company will showcase its automated order fulfillment solutions at Europe ’ s leading intralogistics exhibition , LogiMAT in Germany
Intralogistics system integrator , Cimcorp , will be exhibiting at LogiMAT , which takes place from 31 May to 2 June in Stuttgart . The global company will demonstrate its holistic solutions to ramp up the intralogistics of major players in the food retail industry . Cimcorp meets customers ’ supply chain challenges by integrating its advanced robotic technologies and software with leadingedge material handling systems .
NETTO MARKEN-DISCOUNT AUTOMATES LOGISTICS CENTER WITH CIMCORP
German food retailer Netto Marken- Discount , boasting the largest range 26 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk of groceries in the discount segment , is automating its logistics for fresh produce with Cimcorp , making Netto the very first German retailer to use this system .
“ Getting fresh fruit and vegetables from producers to the retail floor is an absolute race against the clock ,” says Christina Stylianou , Head of Corporate Communications at Netto Marken- Discount . “ In many cases , only a few hours pass between receipt at our logistics centers and delivery to our stores . In Cimcorp , we have found a service provider to supply us with a solution for fully automated order picking of ergonomically packed fruit and vegetable pallets , a solution that meets the requirements of our stores – fast , reliably and cost-effectively .”
If the system is successfully commissioned , the retailer plans to implement additional automated logistics systems at its other storage locations . Cimcorp has already successfully deployed automated facilities in the fruit and vegetable sector in other European countries .
FRESHNESS IS PARAMOUNT
Cimcorp solutions are designed to speed up warehouse operations , which is vital for perishable food items in order to maximize their freshness .