Automated Intralogistics for Appliance Distribution

TGW Logistics and BSH Hausgeräte GmbH are working together to deploy an automated intralogistics system designed to handle high-volume household appliance distribution. The cooperation focuses on improving throughput, storage density, and process stability within an industrial distribution environment.

Context of the Cooperation
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH is a global manufacturer of household appliances with complex distribution requirements driven by large product dimensions, high unit weights, and fluctuating order volumes. To support long-term logistics performance, BSH initiated a project to modernize its intralogistics infrastructure with a scalable and automation-oriented approach.

TGW Logistics was selected as the system integrator responsible for designing and implementing the automated solution. The cooperation addresses challenges related to manual handling limits, space utilization, and process reliability, which require coordinated expertise in mechanical systems, control software, and warehouse engineering.

Technical Solution and Responsibilities
The project centers on an automated material flow system combining high-bay storage, conveyor technology, and warehouse control software. TGW Logistics is responsible for the overall system architecture, including mechanical equipment, control logic, and software integration.

Key technical elements include automated storage and retrieval machines for palletized appliances, conveyor interfaces for inbound and outbound material flow, and a warehouse management layer that coordinates transport orders, inventory tracking, and system diagnostics. Standardized interfaces enable communication between automation components and BSH’s existing enterprise systems, supporting data consistency and operational transparency.

Deployment and System Integration
The automated intralogistics system is being implemented at a BSH logistics location handling finished appliances for regional and international distribution. Deployment includes phased installation to integrate new automation with ongoing warehouse operations.

TGW Logistics provides engineering, commissioning, and system validation services, while BSH manages operational alignment and integration with upstream production and downstream distribution processes. The solution is designed to operate within existing building structures, minimizing structural modifications while increasing effective storage capacity.

Applications and Use Cases
The system supports distribution of large household appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, and washing machines. Automated pallet handling reduces manual intervention, while controlled material flows improve process predictability.

Target application areas include finished goods warehousing, order consolidation, and outbound staging for transport. The cooperation supports broader objectives in industrial automation and digital infrastructure by enabling consistent material flow control and data-driven logistics planning.

Expected Operational Impact
Although specific performance figures were not disclosed, the automated approach is expected to improve throughput stability by reducing manual handling steps and standardizing transport sequences. Higher storage density and automated retrieval contribute to more efficient space utilization, while software-based coordination enhances maintainability and system monitoring over the system lifecycle.

The cooperation illustrates how integrated intralogistics automation can address scalability and reliability requirements in appliance manufacturing and distribution environments.

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