Automatisation d'entrepôt
AGV, AS/RS, robotique et logiciels d'orchestration.
Warehouse automation has moved well beyond fixed conveyors. AGVs and AMRs, AutoStore and shuttle AS/RS, piece-picking robots and goods-to-person stations now appear in mid-size European DCs, not only flagship sites.
This category covers the trade-offs that decide whether automation pays back in 3 years or 8: order profile, SKU velocity, peak factor, building constraints and the WMS/WCS integration that ties hardware to business logic.
Expect comparative tables, ROI logic and integration patterns — written for the engineer who has to defend the business case, not the marketing brochure.
Articles dans Automatisation d'entrepôt
Warehouse AutomationAGV vs. AMR : Quel est le bon robot pour votre entrepôt Benelux ?
Le choix entre les AGV et les AMR est une décision critique pour les entrepôts du Benelux. Les AGV offrent un transport rentable et prévisible pour des itinéraires fixes, tandis que les AMR offrent un
Warehouse AutomationLe rôle de la robotique dans le chargement et le déchargement de convoyeurs pour les centres de distribution
L'automatisation robotique transforme la manière dont les centres de distribution gèrent le chargement et le déchargement des convoyeurs. Découvrez les technologies clés, les avantages et les stratégi
Guides approfondis
When to choose AGV, when to choose AMR, and the integration and ROI math behind each.
Functional boundaries, integration patterns and how to avoid vendor lock-in across the warehouse software stack.
Conveyors, AS/RS and robotics for chilled (+2 °C) and frozen (−25 °C) warehouses — materials, motors, condensation and energy.
À propos de automatisation d'entrepôt
When is warehouse automation worth it?+
Typical triggers: throughput above 5 000 lines/day, labor shortage, peak ratios above 3×, or storage density gains worth more than €1 000/m²/year. A simple payback under 5 years on labour + space usually justifies investment.
What is the difference between AGV and AMR?+
AGVs follow fixed paths (magnetic tape, QR markers) and are cheaper per unit. AMRs use SLAM/laser navigation, share the floor with people and reroute dynamically — better for changing layouts but ~30-50% more expensive per robot.
What is a WCS and do I need one?+
A Warehouse Control System orchestrates conveyors, sorters, robots and AS/RS in real time. You need a WCS as soon as you have two or more automated subsystems that must hand work between each other reliably.
How long does a warehouse automation project take?+
From concept to go-live: 9–18 months for a single technology (e.g. AS/RS), 18–30 months for a multi-system greenfield DC. Detailed simulation and emulation reduce go-live risk significantly.
Planning a new conveyor or automation project?
Easy Systems designs and installs internal transport, conveyor and warehouse automation systems across the Benelux. Tell them about your flow — they'll come back with a system that scales.