Warehousing processes digitally mapped

Intralogistics by valantic: cross-ecosystem IoT platform

To ensure long-term scalability, the client, a tier 1 automotive supplier, required a robust intralogistics strategy. All warehouse processes had to seamlessly integrate into the cross-ecosystem Internet of Things (IoT). valantic provided a successful strategy proposal, covering market analysis, business model development, and architecture concept design.

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Challenge

After acquiring a startup focused on forklift tracking systems, the client needed to develop a scalable business model. The challenge: simply selling the tracking systems wasn‘t profitable enough.

Consulting approach

valantic took an iterative approach to developing the business model, conducting an in-depth analysis of the existing ecosystem. An IoT platform concept was designed to lay the groundwork for an intralogistics hub.

Client benefits and solution

The client successfully launched an intralogistics hub and implemented the forklift tracking concept. Now, additional IoT features, including route monitoring and collision avoidance, are possible.

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The Challenge in Detail:

After acquiring a startup specializing in forklift tracking systems, the client faced the challenge of scaling the business model. Simply selling the tracking systems was not deemed economically viable. It became essential to define the company’s potential role within the intralogistics ecosystem.

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Consulting Approach:

valantic’s successful development of the intralogistics ecosystem comprised several key elements:

Iterative business model development (lean start-up method)
Evaluation of the current ecosystem and the maturity of its participants to identify gaps and opportunities
Designing an IoT intralogistics platform concept and outlining potential monetization pathways
Establishing a solid framework for the platform and IoT ecosystem strategy, positioning it as a central “intralogistics hub”

Solution and Client Benefits:

Following valantic’s strategy proposal, the client successfully established an intralogistics hub. A key use case – tracking forklift trucks – was implemented, and additional services were developed iteratively. Today, the hub enables advanced features such as journey and route monitoring, as well as safety services like collision avoidance for forklifts and automated roller doors.

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