Case Study: Sonepar achieves same-day delivery and scalable warehouse automation with AutoStore

AutoStore Powers Global Growth for Sonepar

Sonepar, a global B2B electrical distributor, faced the challenge of maintaining its competitive edge by ensuring same-day delivery and high service levels across multiple regions. Unique market demands, such as night delivery bans in Switzerland, required a strategic warehouse automation solution from AutoStore to improve efficiency and scalability while adhering to the company's sustainability commitments.

AutoStore implemented over 12 flexible and scalable automated storage and retrieval systems, which integrated with conveyor systems and robotic picking arms. The solution enabled Sonepar to process 1,200 order lines per hour in Zurich, achieve consistent same-day delivery with zero downtime, and significantly reduce energy consumption. The AutoStore systems are a key part of Sonepar's growth strategy, supporting their global operations and €33.3 billion in annual sales.

Sonepar

Benjamin Ertl

Senior Vice President Supply Chain