08 · Warehouse Automation
Automation that earns its place, one stage at a time
LIOMO helps warehouses automate the steps where it makes a clear difference, connects new equipment to what is already running, and links it all to your warehouse management system.
Availability
Delivered as a project
Scoped stage by stage and integrated with your existing equipment by LIOMO, from assessment and design to commissioning and support.
The problem
More orders, same walls
01
Manual steps that slow the flow
Hand-keyed receipts, paper pick lists and manual labelling create queues and errors that carry through the day.
02
Equipment that works alone
Conveyors, scanners, printers and doors run on their own controls, with no shared view of what is happening.
03
Blind spots at the dock
Trucks arrive unannounced, doors sit idle or double-booked, and yard moves are coordinated by phone.
04
Large projects, uncertain returns
All-at-once automation needs a large budget, long shutdowns and a return that is hard to prove in advance.
The solution
Practical automation, delivered in stages
- Scanning and labelling at receiving, picking, packing and dispatch.
- Conveyor and sortation control linked to orders and destinations.
- Dock and yard visibility, from arrival at the gate to departure.
- Environmental monitoring for temperature and humidity by zone.
- Mobile robots where volumes, layout and the business case justify them.
How it works
How a LIOMO warehouse system works
01
Connect
Scanners, printers, conveyor controllers, dock sensors and environmental probes are connected to the site network, using controllers already in place wherever possible, for example over OPC UA or Modbus.
02
Collect
Scan events, conveyor states, door status and sensor readings are recorded with a time and location, alongside order and task data from the WMS.
03
Understand
The platform links physical events to orders and tasks, showing throughput, queues, bottlenecks and conditions by zone and shift.
04
Act
Items are routed to the right lane, labels are printed at the right point, dock teams see what arrives next, and alerts flag stoppages or conditions out of range.
Capabilities
What a project can include
01
Process assessment
A walk-through of flows, volumes and equipment to find the steps where automation has a clear return, ranked by priority.
02
Scanning and labelling
Fixed and handheld scanning, print-and-apply labelling and automatic data capture at goods-in, picking, packing and dispatch.
03
Conveyor and sortation control
Control logic and supervision for conveyors and sorters, linking each item to its order and destination lane.
04
Dock and yard visibility
Door status, vehicle arrivals and time at the dock, with a dock schedule visible to the office and the floor.
05
Environmental monitoring
Temperature and humidity by zone, with alerts and records for goods that need controlled conditions.
06
Mobile robots
Autonomous mobile robots for repetitive transport tasks, introduced only where volumes, layout and floor conditions justify them.
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WMS integration
Two-way links between equipment and your warehouse management system, so tasks and confirmations flow without re-keying.
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Safety by design
Emergency stops, guarding, zone access and interlocks planned into each stage and aligned with your site safety rules.
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Operations dashboard
Throughput, queues, equipment state and alarms by zone and shift, in one view for supervisors and managers.
Use cases
Where it fits
E-commerce and parcel handling
Scan, label and sort high volumes of small orders, with each parcel followed to its outbound lane.
Distribution centres
Schedule docks, shorten waiting at the gate and keep goods-in and dispatch moving.
Temperature-controlled storage
Record conditions by zone and alert staff before goods are put at risk.
Manufacturing stores
Connect material issue and line-side replenishment to production orders with scans and conveyors.
Business value
What it changes for the business
01
Fewer picking and shipping errors
Scans and automatic labels replace hand-keyed data, so the right item reaches the right order.
02
More throughput from the same space
Conveyors, sortation and better dock planning move more goods through the building you already have.
03
Investment in steps
Each stage has its own scope and expected return, so the next decision is based on results, not forecasts.
04
One view of operations
Equipment, docks and conditions are visible together, so supervisors manage from data instead of walking the floor.
Where it applies
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
Do we have to replace our existing equipment?
No. LIOMO starts from what is installed. Conveyors, scanners and doors with accessible controls can usually be connected and supervised, and replacement is proposed only where equipment cannot be integrated or is at the end of its life.
How do you integrate with our WMS?
It depends on what your WMS offers: an API, a database interface, messaging or file exchange. The integration method is confirmed during the assessment, before any equipment is ordered.
Can automation be added without stopping operations?
In most cases, work is planned around your operating hours, installed in phases and tested before each stage goes live. Some changes, such as conveyor modifications, may need a planned shutdown, which is agreed with you in advance.
When do mobile robots make sense?
When transport tasks are repetitive, routes are predictable and floors and aisles suit them. The assessment compares robots with simpler options, such as conveyors or a better layout, and recommends them only where the case holds.
How long does a project take?
It depends on the stage, the equipment involved and the integration needed. A typical sequence is an assessment, a ranked list of stages, then design, installation, testing and handover of the first stage before the next is scoped.
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