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MAGA in the approach path
German technology remains highly regarded when it comes to rapid material handling, the elimination of weaknesses, and service quality. Following successful projects in Oklahoma and Texas, the steel trader " Steel and Pipe Supply " (SPS) in Kansas City once again relied on Kasto saws and storage systems.
Rent warehouse equipment instead of buying it
Bito is launching an offensive with an economical alternative for companies that want to re-equip, expand, or temporarily supplement their warehouse and production areas, but don't want to tie up their capital long-term: renting instead of buying is the motto. The advantages – especially in " dynamic times " – are obvious.
«Kanpai» with sake on the pharmaceutical chain
Logistics provider Yusen is presenting an expanded global platform for the healthcare sector at LogiPharma in Vienna, where companies such as Novartis, Bayer, Takeda, and hospital supplier UCB are currently participating. The platform focuses on the professional delivery of specialized healthcare solutions.
Streamlined logistics
Coop's own rail connection for urban logistics in Zurich, streamlined logistics vehicles and the outsourcing of all operating room logistics in a cooperation between the Seeschau Clinic and the Swiss Post are the projects that are entering the final sprint for this year's Swiss Logistics Award from GS1.
Vacuum technology makes mobility possible
Compressed air has traditionally been used primarily for fixed installations. Schmalz's vacuum grippers also mainly operate with lines that often have to run across halls and facilities. However, mobile robotics increasingly requires flexible solutions – a need that Schmalz now intends to address more effectively.
A foray into drive technology
Safelog, the specialists for software for controlling intralogistics processes, have entered into a cooperation with the drive experts from SEW Eurodrive at LogiMAT in order to jointly develop a high-performance software for controlling mobile and stationary processes in intralogistics.
Networking with perspectives
“Never walk alone” could be the motto of a networking event hosted by the consulting experts from “Adnovum”, where the Digital Product Passport (DPP), cybersecurity and IT opportunities with Petra Merino (GS1 Switzerland) and security expert Andreas Achterholt are on the agenda on May 7th in Zurich.
Maintenance in Austria
With a new workshop in Obersiebenbrunn near Vienna, rail manufacturer Stadler is expanding its capacity for the commissioning, approval, and servicing of modern rail vehicles in Austria. The workshop has been used to maintain Westbahn's high-speed trains since March 2026.
Idealworks pushes into the US market
Idealworks, part of the Munich-based Agile Robots Group, with more than 1,700 AMRs and AGVs worldwide and one of the pioneers in industrial automation through AI in robot-controlled logistics processes, has founded a US company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
New chain belt sorting
At LogiMAT, conveyor technology provider Interroll attracted attention with a new chain-belt sorting system developed after the acquisition of Sortteq. Together with MCP Play, this creates a material flow ecosystem that combines single-item transport with intelligent sorting.
Lagerfeld in digital format
Lagerfeld in digital format
Supply chain management solutions provider Setlog is expanding the digital business for the fashion company founded by Karl Lagerfeld, who passed away in 2019. To equip itself for the future with transparent supply chains, the fashion brand is implementing Setlog's cloud-based software tool, OSCA.
“We have grown enormously over the past ten years and are investing not only in brick-and-mortar retail but also in our digital business. OSCA brings more transparency to our supply chain and allows us to track purchase orders digitally,” says Rudy Boogaard, Senior Director of Operations & Supply Chain at Karl Lagerfeld in Amsterdam. “We are delighted to be able to support this globally renowned brand in the digitalization of its global procurement,” says Setlog board member Ralf Düster.
This allows for faster order processing. Lagerfeld transmits its orders from its ERP system to production sites or intermediaries via OSCA. The SCM software serves as a central communication tool – from order confirmation and delivery planning to transport bookings. In addition to costs, volumes, lead times, carton packing lists, transport durations, and delivery dates can be monitored. Logistics service providers input transport notifications and tracking data into the system via EDI. OSCA also manages the after-sales process – including coordinating the delivery time between the freight forwarder and the distribution center.
Furthermore, the warehouse management system was integrated. The barcodes of the delivered cartons are scanned, and the data on incoming goods quantities is automatically transferred to the tool. Users can view and document the current status of orders on dashboards. If delivery dates change or there are delays in production or transport, all partners in the value chain are notified.
