Palletization for e-shops in the 21st century

21st Century Logistics – In today’s fast-changing world of logistics and transportation, companies are facing new and increasingly complex challenges. Across industries, businesses struggle with transporting irregularly shaped or oversized goods. These specific needs in transport and distribution logistics require innovative approaches. SmartStack, a modular logistics solution, delivers an effective answer to these challenges.

Companies can pack goods perfectly – but palletization has lagged behind

Automated packing systems are now commonplace among e-commerce businesses. These systems, a cornerstone of 21st-century logistics, can create packages with millimeter precision. However, traditional palletization methods in transport and distribution logistics often become inefficient when handling irregular shapes and formats, creating a need for more advanced solutions.

21st-century logistics with SmartStack — as an innovative tool in transport logistics — brings an answer to these challenges. Thanks to its modular design and customization capabilities, SmartStack optimizes the palletization process for e-shops and effectively solves the issue of unstable or partially filled pallets.

SmartStack is a modern solution using AI and AR to optimize transport

What makes SmartStack truly unique is its integration with augmented reality (AR) technology. During loading, warehouse operators wear certified AR glasses displaying interactive instructions on how to correctly place each package on the pallet. This technology not only increases the accuracy and efficiency of palletization but also significantly reduces the time required to complete the process.

With AR glasses, warehouse workers see the ideal pallet configuration right before their eyes

The integration of AR technology means that workers can see a real-time visualization of the optimal pallet configuration directly in front of them, allowing them to quickly and correctly organize packages as needed. This simplifies the entire process and also improves workplace safety by minimizing errors during palletization.

The advantages of SmartStack with AR technology are clear: it increases palletization efficiency, reduces transport and logistics costs, and enhances overall supply chain sustainability. SmartStack has become a key component for e-commerce companies aiming to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital commerce.

Benefits

• Accurate palletization calculation and planning
• Controlled process management
• Precise prediction of pallet quantities
• Time efficiency
• Hands-free operation thanks to AR glasses

Architecture

The cloud-based SaaS solution integrates with the customer’s ecosystem (ERP, WMS), reads transport orders, and calculates the optimal arrangement of products within vehicles. The solution is interactively presented through warehouse smart glasses or AR scanners, visualizing the configuration of each item for the operator in real time.

Key features

• Cloud-based service
• Efficiently managed loading process
• Accurate transport forecasting
• Seamless system integration