Dematic Takes a Leap: Expanding Flexible Automation with GreyOrange Partnership
In a decisive move to bolster its position in the automation sector, Dematic, a global leader in supply chain automation, has announced a strategic alliance with GreyOrange, known for its pioneering artificial intelligence-driven warehouse orchestration software. The collaboration seeks to enhance Dematic's flexible automation offerings, enabling customers to optimize operations and realize greater value from their automation investments.
This partnership will integrate GreyMatter®, GreyOrange's advanced AI platform, which coordinates robots and workflows, enhancing speed and precision in warehouse operations. "Today's warehouses are more complex than ever, demanding seamless coordination between people, robots, and processes," stated Mike Larsson, President of Dematic and Board Member at KION. "Our collaboration with GreyOrange underscores Dematic's commitment to provide flexible and high-performing solutions that empower clients to adapt and thrive confidently in a rapidly changing business environment."
By incorporating GreyMatter into its existing software portfolio, Dematic aims to create a more cohesive ecosystem of flexible automation capabilities. The integration allows for improved communication between various technologies and unites fixed automation, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and human workflows into a single operational framework. This holistic approach is expected to yield enhanced operational visibility, real-time optimization, and the agility necessary to respond to evolving fulfillment demands.
Looking forward, the partnership lays the groundwork for a shared vision at the network level, extending orchestration beyond the warehouse. This enables real-time awareness of inventory, capacity, and order flow across distributed execution nodes, including in-store environments.
Key capabilities set to emerge from this partnership include:
1. Unification of disparate automation technologies, robots, and human workflows throughout the warehouse.
2. Integration within Dematic's orchestration software ecosystem, broadening operational capabilities.
3. Hardware-agnostic integration supporting flexible automation and diverse execution models.
4. Enhanced throughput and operational visibility in complex workflows.
Akash Gupta, CEO of GreyOrange, commented, "Dematic is recognized for its innovation and expertise in delivering automation solutions for some of the world's most complex supply chains. This collaboration recognizes that the future of automation lies in flexibility. Together, we are enabling Dematic's customers to maximize their existing automation investments by orchestrating every robot, system, and person within their operations through a single AI-driven interface. This results in increased throughput, smarter decision-making, and the freedom to scale their fleets without limitations."
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About Dematic: Dematic designs intelligent automation solutions for supply chains that are adaptable to change, maximize productivity and capacity, minimize risks, and create a sustainable competitive advantage. Backed by a team of over 10,000 experts globally, Dematic develops, implements, and supports operations leveraging advanced technologies and software. With consulting, research, engineering, manufacturing, and service centers across 26 countries, Dematic is a trusted partner for distributors, warehouses, and manufacturers worldwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in supply chain solutions.
About GreyOrange: GreyOrange, Inc. leads the industry in smart warehouse orchestration software and store inventory management. Its AI-driven solutions, GreyMatter and gStore, continuously optimize automation, inventory, and workforce management for some of the largest global distributors, retailers, and third-party logistics providers. With real-time visibility across all omnichannel nodes and seamless orchestration of robotic agents, personnel, and systems, clients achieve lower unit costs, mitigate stock losses, ensure worker safety and productivity, and enhance in-store experiences. GreyOrange’s solutions are hardware-independent and compatible with various automation technologies via their Certified Ranger Network, provided through a network of certified systems integration partners. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Atlanta, GreyOrange has offices and partners throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.greyorange.com.