Seamlessly integrate new logistics solutions into a multi-client warehouse
Seamlessly integrate new logistics solutions into a multi-client warehouse
“The Boa solution meets our need for flexibility and expansion.”
Deployed solutions
for Katoen Natie SMDC
The logistics optimisation implemented relies on several innovations: a modular conveyor system offering both horizontal and vertical transfer, easy reconfiguration according to requirements, packaging and inspection solutions that secure shipments, and smooth interfacing with the WMS to ensure efficient flow management.
Flexibility in Multi-Client Warehousing
KATOEN NATIE, a global player in logistics and engineering, offers bespoke solutions to optimize its clients’ operational performance. With integrated expertise in logistics, engineering, and IT, the company designs, builds and operates both on-site and multi-clients platforms. Its decentralized organization, structured by business units, ensures greater responsiveness and fast decision-making. As part of its innovation roadmap, the logistics provider has launched a new automated facility at its Saint-Martin-de-Crau site (a flagship location France with over 350,000 m²), in partnership with Boa Concept and featuring one of its first AutoStore systems, deployed by element Logic for a major fashion client—further strengthening its flexibility-driven model.
Boa Concept, an Agile and Easy-to-deploy Solution
Projects of this scale require a smooth, interruption-free transition. That’s why Boa Concept provides dedicated teams whose support adapts to both the end customer’s and operational teams’ needs. The simplicity of the installation process meant minimum disruption to daily operations. The seamless integration of multiple information systems optimized logistics processes and ensured traceability. This agile, modular approach allows for fast adaptation and deployment across multi-client sites — the very heart of KATOEN NATIE’s strategy.
Integrated flexibility, multiplied performance Gain freedom without losing efficiency.
“The agile approach enables us to quickly respond to our clients’ needs and efficiently roll out the solution to other partners. This project represents a key milestone in our innovation strategy. Thanks to Boa, we now have a high-performance and scalable system that is perfectly suited to our needs.”
