Applied intralogistics automation: the Vibo case study
The Vibo case illustrates a process-driven approach to intralogistics automation. Vibo, an Italian manufacturer, has built its competitiveness on tightly integrated internal flows. Efficient intralogistics is, therefore, essential to it maintaining service levels and operational continuity.
The main challenge was pallet handling in the assembly area, where manual transport had become a bottleneck. Vibo needed a solution that could operate safely in a shared environment, without layout changes, that could adapt to variable internal flows.
project aligned with how a factory actually operates.
Aligning automation with business needs
Different organisations will prioritise these use cases in different ways.
Some achieve the fastest gains by targeting ergonomically demanding tasks, while others focus on areas where congestion or variability creates instability in the flow.
In many cases, the primary driver is simply service continuity and keeping material moving reliably across shifts.
The key is not where automation starts, but how closely it aligns with the company’ s specific constraints, workflows, and performance goals.
The company introduced a MiR1200 Pallet Jack to automate pallet transport previously handled by electric forklifts, whose charging cycles left parts of the shift uncovered. Beyond improving continuity and flexibility, the solution delivered ergonomic benefits and freed operators from repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on higher-value activities.
The result was not a technology showcase, but a targeted automation
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