Episode notes
In this episode of Intralogistics Insiders, Xavier Alonso sits down with Philipp Schäfers, Head of Partners and Business Development Manager at Synaos. Philipp shares his journey from his beginnings as a mechanical engineer to his current role at a leading company in intralogistics automation solutions.
They discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of automation and the importance of efficient processes to meet the growing demands of e-commerce. Philipp guides us through the journey towards automation, from data collection in manual processes to the implementation of heterogeneous fleets of mobile robots.
Explore the crucial role of fleet management software and how standards like VDA 5050 enable interoperability between different robots and systems. Philipp also offers insights into future trends in intralogistics, including the impact of artificial intelligence and cloud technology.
If you’re interested in how automation is transforming intralogistics and what the future holds for internal operations, this episode is a must-listen!