DC Velocity - December 2016

In 2017, Dematic will continue to emphasize innovation for our customers. Expect to see more Dematic solutions designed for market sectors. From e-commerce retailers/wholesalers to durable goods and consumables manufacturers, we design and deliver solution sets that accommodate the specific requirements of each market sector. What’s more, Dematic continues to be the perfect partner no matter the size of your project. Our solutions are scalable and flexible. So whether you have an application for a large, fully automated system or a smaller, semi-automated solution, Dematic is structured to respond effectively to your needs.

We also continue to focus on developing new and more powerful solutions. For example, we have enhanced the Dematic iQ Warehouse Execution Software platform to include new optimization and planning functionality to support the demands of order fulfillment in the rapidly changing world of omni-channel distribution and global commerce. Our new AMCAP, Automated Mixed CAse

Palletizing system, builds mixed case pallets based on your business rules: assemble by retail store aisle/planogram, family group, or case size/weight.

Furthermore, we have developed new piece and case pick systems to maximize productivity and accuracy in the distribution and warehousing environment, including a robotic picking solution.

Finally, I am delighted to share with you that the KION Group completed its acquisition of Dematic on November 1, 2016. The KION Group is a global company that designs, manufacturers and implements material handling solutions; the core product technology consists of a comprehensive range of fork trucks.

We are now able to deliver even more flexible and tailored supply chain solutions – from manually operated forklifts to fully automated material handling solutions.

Together, our comprehensive supply chain solutions offering allows us to serve you better.

The Dematic brand will remain the name for automated intralogistics solutions throughout the world. Egemin and Retrotech which were also acquired by the KION Group in 2015, will be integrated into the Dematic operating unit, further expanding and enhancing the manufacture, design, delivery and service for automated material handling systems around the globe.