Question 1

What does warehouse automation mean?

Accepted Answer

Warehouse automation replaces manual flows (transport, sorting, storage) with integrated systems: conveyors, sorters, automated storage (AS/RS), and control software (WCS). ZEDlog designs these systems for warehouse projects between €150,000 and €1,500,000, with 100% in-house engineering, from sensor level to integration with your WMS.

Question 2

How much does warehouse automation cost in Romania?

Accepted Answer

It depends on volume, footprint, and the flow you choose. ZEDlog projects typically range between €150,000 and €1,500,000. We estimate the budget after analyzing your layout, SKU count, and daily order volume, usually within 5-10 business days of the first discussion.

Question 3

Who is a warehouse system integrator in Romania?

Accepted Answer

ZEDlog is a local intralogistics system integrator, a direct partner of Interroll and Progressive Robotics, with engineers based in Romania and full responsibility across the project lifecycle: from design to maintenance, one contract, one point of contact.

Question 4

Why choose a local integrator for my warehouse system instead of a Western one?

Accepted Answer

A local integrator means contractually guaranteed response times and engineers physically available at your warehouse, not through a subcontractor. ZEDlog holds full IT/OT competence in-house (mechanical, electrical, PLC, SCADA) without intermediary links.

Question 5

What systems are used to automate a warehouse?

Accepted Answer

We typically combine modular conveyors (MCP/HPP/CleanLine), sorters, automated AS/RS storage, and a WCS control system that orchestrates everything and integrates with your existing WMS. We choose the combination based on your volume and operational profile, not the other way around.

Question 6

How long does a warehouse automation project take?

Accepted Answer

From contract signing to go-live, ZEDlog projects typically take 1-12 months, depending on complexity. This includes design, PLC/SCADA programming, installation, testing, and training for your team.

Question 7

What robots are used to automate a warehouse?

Accepted Answer

In a warehouse, robotic automation means AGVs (automated guided vehicles) and AMRs (autonomous mobile robots) for flexible internal transport, plus AS/RS automated storage for goods-to-person picking. ZEDlog evaluates whether robotics is economically justified versus classic conveyors before recommending a solution.

Question 8

What's the difference between AGV and AMR in an automated warehouse?

Accepted Answer

AGVs follow a fixed path (magnetic tape, guide wire), while AMRs navigate autonomously, adapting to layout and obstacles. The choice depends on how variable your flow is. We discuss both options during the project evaluation phase.

Question 9

What does an intralogistics consultancy include?

Accepted Answer

An intralogistics consultancy analyzes your current flow (volume, SKUs, seasonality, space constraints) and recommends the right solution, with or without automation. ZEDlog offers a free, no-obligation 30-minute initial discussion, followed by a technical audit if the project is justified.

Question 10

Does my warehouse need automation, or just process optimization?

Accepted Answer

Automation isn't always the right answer. In the initial consultancy, we check whether the problem can be solved through process or layout optimization before recommending equipment investment, and we say so directly if the project isn't economically justified.

Question 11

How is a warehouse conveyor system designed?

Accepted Answer

Design starts from the volume, weight, and type of products being transported, then we select the right Interroll platform (MCP for standard volume, HPP for CEP, CleanLine for food/pharma) and draw the complete electrical layout in EPLAN P8 before production.

Question 12

Which conveyor platforms does ZEDlog recommend for a warehouse?

Accepted Answer

We work with three Interroll platforms: MCP (versatile, standard volume), HPP (built for 24/7 courier operations), and MCP CleanLine (stainless steel, IP55, for food and pharma). The choice depends on your parcel profile and your operation's hygiene requirements.

Question 13

What automation systems are recommended for an eCommerce warehouse?

Accepted Answer

For eCommerce, we typically recommend AS/RS automated storage for goods-to-person picking, MCP conveyors for transport and consolidation, and a crossbelt sorter for distributing parcels by carrier, all orchestrated by ZEDlog's WCS and integrated with your WMS.

Question 14

How does an automated system handle Black Friday peaks in an eCommerce warehouse?

Accepted Answer

Systems designed by ZEDlog are sized for peaks of 5-10× normal volume, with no layout redesign needed. Automated storage and sorting remove the dependency on massive seasonal hiring, which has become increasingly hard to sustain.

Automated systems for modern warehouses

Local engineering.
Top European hardware.

Authorized Interroll Integrator

In-house PLC/SCADA Programming

One partner across the whole lifecycle

What we implement

Modular conveyor systems

Automatic Storage Systems

AGV & AMR

WMS integration

Solutions for every logistics sector.

E-commerce & Retail

Food & Beverage

Automotive & Manufacturing

Pharma & Medical

Industry & Distribution

Chemical & ATEX

European hardware, local integration

Intralogistics system integrators

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