In many medium-sized warehouses, the same situation keeps repeating: order volumes are rising, product variety is growing – but space and staff remain limited. Building new warehouses is expensive, and finding additional personnel is difficult. At the same time, demands for delivery times and service continue to increase.
The question therefore is: How can you move more without getting bigger?
Answer: With warehouse automation, which is now realistic, affordable, and quick to implement even for small and medium-sized enterprises.
This article covers:
- Automation in mid-sized companies: why it is easier and more affordable today
- Isolated solutions as an entry point – start small, think big
- How new technology can be easily integrated via software
- Why risk and high upfront investments are a thing of the past
Efficiency through intelligent use of existing resources
Automation today does not necessarily mean robot-filled warehouses. It is about the optimal use of space, staff, and technology. Systems such as AutoStore or STOROJET make this possible: they increase storage density, speed up processes, and relieve employees – without disrupting ongoing operations.
What are automated storage and picking systems and what do they deliver?
AutoStore and STOROJET are automated small-parts storage systems in which goods are stored in standardized bins within a compact cubic grid. Robots move on the surface and automatically bring the bins to the picking stations.
Benefits:
- Up to four times higher storage density
- Fast inbound and outbound handling
- Modular and expandable – ideal for growing SMEs
- Low maintenance, energy-efficient, and durable
Bitergo observes: especially in mid-sized companies, process automation offers enormous potential. Those who optimize not only space but also workflows and information flows significantly increase the performance of their warehouse – while keeping costs stable.
Why getting started makes sense for SMEs today
The advantages of automated systems are obvious:
- More output on the same floor space
- Higher process reliability
- Better use of personnel through support rather than replacement
>>> The key point: automation is not an all-or-nothing project. Many companies start with an isolated solution that can easily be expanded later. Bitergo supports such projects in a targeted way so they can be integrated step by step – via software, not structural changes.
Low risk, fast benefits
The former obstacles – high costs, long project timelines, and operational disruptions – hardly apply anymore today.
Modern systems are modular, can be connected to existing ERP and WMS systems, and are ready for operation within just a few months.
Software and integration costs usually account for around ten percent of the total investment – manageable given the significant efficiency gains.
How Bitergo makes automation simple
Bitergo combines consulting, software integration, and system expertise into a solution that works – right from the first step.
Whether AutoStore or STOROJET: what matters is that integration is handled via software.
Bitergo ensures that the systems communicate seamlessly with existing IT – enabling a smooth, low-risk transition to automation.
The result: automation that not only works, but delivers quickly measurable added value, especially for SMEs.
Conclusion: automation in mid-sized businesses – simple, scalable, cost-effective
Warehouse automation is no longer a major project, but a planned step toward greater efficiency.
SMEs can start with manageable effort and expand their system as needed.
With Bitergo, the entry point is software rather than major capital investment – secure, affordable, and future-proof.
Take the first step now
Would you like to know the automation potential in your warehouse? Bitergo supports you from analysis through implementation – independent, experienced, and practical.
👉 Schedule a free initial consultation now and find out how warehouse automation can help you get more out of your resources.
