Case Study: Ludwig Meister triples order picking efficiency with AutoStore

Ludwig Meister Dramatically Increases Order Picking by x3 with AutoStore

Ludwig Meister, a German industrial distributor, sought to significantly improve the efficiency and capacity of its warehouse operations in Dachau to keep pace with growing customer demand. To overhaul its order and distribution processes, the company partnered with vendor AutoStore to implement its automated storage and retrieval system.

AutoStore implemented a scalable cube storage solution, which was expanded multiple times. The system consolidated 97% of Ludwig Meister's inventory, utilizing robots, ports, and integrated technologies like pick-to-light and automated packaging. This resulted in a 200% (3x) increase in order picking, achieving up to 6,000 picks per day with 99.96% system uptime. The solution also reduced transport volume by 75%, increased on-time deliveries, and provided the capacity for future growth.

Ludwig Meister

Max Meister

Co-Owner and Managing Director