The future of logistics and material handling looks bright with innovation

Logistics is a multi-faceted sector, embracing and connecting not only disparate places, but also disparate fields such as transport, automation and robotics. The overall sector is now worth more than USD 7 trillion, and is expected to grow by 6.5% over the next six years, rising to almost USD 13 trillion by the end of 2027*. The Covid-19 pandemic has given further impetus to the branch of ecommerce and, consequently, to the entire supply chain, which is now facing more new challenges than ever before. The priority is to respond to the wishes of consumers, who demand a speedier and more efficient service and constant tracking of their parcels.

As a result, the logistics sector, which for a long time was reluctant to change, is now one of the most innovative sectors and is experiencing a boost in both mechanical and electronic technologies. This has led to a growing demand for automation at postal poles, which need to improve efficiency while reducing costs, for example through the adoption of ever more advanced sorting systems. The same goal is pursued through the implementation of state-of-the-art software components: mainly predictive programs, big data applications and flow control tools.

Our company has been serving the logistics sector for more than four decades now, and we are therefore well equipped to respond to this evolution. At the same time, we are strongly committed to the concepts of modularity and green innovation. This is why, in recent months, we have launched a system specifically dedicated to the needs of the e-logistics sector capable of supporting particularly complex configurations: Symphony. This sorter is characterised by a modular structure and great flexibility, and can increase the efficiency of logistics hubs of different sizes and capacities. Symphony is a high performance system and can handle up to 20,000 products per hour, with a load capacity of up to 30 kg, depending on the configuration. Above all, it is a key asset in the management of the various stages of sorting parcels, ensuring continuity of the flow of production.