Case Study: Ostendorf boosts warehouse efficiency with SSI Schaefer automation

Ostendorf - Customer Case Study

Gebr. Ostendorf Kunststoffe GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of wastewater pipe systems, faced challenges optimizing intralogistics and meeting increased demand from a major construction industry customer. The company needed to boost productivity and cut costs but struggled to recruit staff for the additional work. Ostendorf partnered with SSI SCHAEFER to implement a semi-automated solution to address these hurdles.

SSI SCHAEFER implemented a plug-and-play solution that combined automated guided vehicles (AGVs) with Ostendorf's existing mobile racking system, all integrated via WAMAS® software. This semi-automated system handles storage, retrieval, and internal transport, providing high process reliability. The AGVs performed 30% faster than required, and the solution is scalable for future needs. SSI SCHAEFER's implementation strengthened Ostendorf's competitive edge by creating an efficient and optimized storage process.

Ostendorf

Ludger Stroot

Operations Manager for Emstek