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It’s easy to get swept up in the race for automation and overlook the people at the center of every warehouse operation. KURANDO, a Tokyo-based company founded in 2019, was born out of this firsthand observation. Before founding the company, its president, Kazuhiro Okazawa, had spent years visiting logistics sites across Japan, working closely with warehouse teams as part of his previous ventures. One pattern kept repeating—while companies had systems in place to manage inventory, almost none had tools to manage the people doing the actual work. “We challenged industry norms around service delivery and leveraged the latest technologies to create a platform that is both cost-effective and easy to use,” says Okazawa. Since then, KURANDO has grown quickly, winning praise across the industry and gaining traction at over 100 logistics centers within its first year. At the heart of the company’s offering is a suite of seamlessly integrated tools—Logimeter, Logiscope, and Logiboard—that help warehouse managers see exactly how labor resources are being used, spot inefficiencies, and make smarter decisions day by day. Each module plays a specific role. Logimeter provides managers with realtime visibility into what’s happening on the floor, who’s doing what, for how long, and where resources are being allocated. Logiscope takes a broader view, offering monthly reports that highlight bottlenecks and recurring inefficiencies. Logiboard looks ahead, helping leaders plan their workforce needs and predict future demands more accurately. When used together, the three tools provide managers with comprehensive coverage of their operations—from the granular to the strategic. More importantly, these aren’t clunky, complex systems that require weeks of training. The user interface is clean and intuitive, allowing even non-technical teams to get up and running quickly. New clients can try the full platform at no upfront cost during a free trial period, making it easier for businesses, especially those with tight budgets, to test and adopt the system.
Imagine a manufacturing facility buzzing with activity, where highly agile autonomous mobile robots (AMR) maneuver seamlessly like a swarm of bees. By automating material handling and optimizing production flow, AMRs can revolutionize intralogistics, reducing bottlenecks and significantly improving overall operational efficiency. This vision is becoming a tangible reality by FARobot. FARobot proposed the SWARM AUTONOMY® solution within the manufacturing facility, showcasing the game-changing influence of AMRs. The SWARM CORE® system, a standardized robotics management platform, has enabled the orchestration of hybrid robot fleets with carrying capacities ranging from 250 kg, 600 kg to 1 ton, addressing a spectrum of operational demands. The SMR® Series robots are distinguished by their adaptive safety zones, cleanroom compatibility and design, which seamlessly blends compact efficiency with flexibility to accommodate diverse top modules. This implementation marks a strategic advancement in fostering an agile workforce, enabling dynamic decision-making and fortifying workflow resilience, all while guaranteeing paramount safety and uninterrupted operations in the swiftly evolving manufacturing sector.
In recent years, automation has dramatically transformed the warehouse management industry, enhancing efficiency, accuracy and safety in warehouse operations. Leading warehouse automation in the APAC region is Modula, a company at the forefront of Industry 4.0. The company offers automated vertical and horizontal solutions. Its vertical lifts maximize the use of vertical space, saving at least 90 percent of ground space while improving picking efficiency by two to three times. The Modula horizontal carousel, designed for low-ceiling environments, organizes stock efficiently. Both solutions can integrate with company host systems, such as SAP and ERP, to achieve real-time inventory control. “The solution can be integrated with robots, AGV, AMR for complete automated solutions, and lifting equipment to improve ergonomic standards in the working environment,” says Miguel Fabra, APAC managing director at Modula. Modula’s culture of innovation stems from its dedication to research and development (R&D). It invests five percent of its annual revenue into R&D to remain at the forefront of technological advancement. In 2024, Modula inaugurated a new R&D building in Fiorano Modenese. This 31,820 sqm building is dedicated to innovation and serves as an experience centre where new projects and prototypes come to life. Customers and guests can experience live warehouses in operation. By closely monitoring new technology trends and engaging with customers, Modula gains access to cutting-edge insights and expertise. Its diverse teams of engineers and designers explore and experiment with new concepts, materials and technologies to enhance storage solutions and better serve all industries.
Henning Pottharst, Manager Global Digital Customer Experience (DCE) Smart Solutions, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Teguh Himawan, Head of Warehouse and Distribution - Greater Jakarta, A.P. Moller - Maersk
Nate Schaublin, President and Chief Operating Officer, Keller Logistics Group
Georgie Arthur, Port Manager Dampier, Pilbara Ports
James JIAN, Head of Transportation, Package & Warehouse Management, Continental
David Ambridge, Director Cargo & Mail, TAAG-Linhas Aereas de Angola
Patrick Chew, Vice President - AI & Data Science, AIT Worldwide Logistics
Data-Driven Supply Chain Shaping Smarter Deliveries
Logistics is becoming an intelligent, connected ecosystem. Warehouses are evolving into datadriven hubs where robotics accelerates movement with precision and analytics unites every step of the chain. The result is a logistics network where automation, insight and connectivity work together to deliver faster and enable more strategic decisions. Digital twins now turn static storage into dynamic, data-rich environments, allowing teams to simulate layouts, anticipate maintenance and optimize inventory in advance. Predictive analytics powered by IoT and machine learning forecasts risks before they disrupt operations, turning logistics data into a source of competitive advantage. At the same time, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are reshaping workflows by handling repetitive transport tasks, easing manual strain and enabling scale without heavy infrastructure costs. By 2030, APAC’s Warehouse Management Solutions market is projected to reach $4.01 billion (21 percent CAGR), Logistics Robot Solutions $13.59 billion (16.9 percent CAGR) and Logistics Data Management $2.14 billion (7.6 percent CAGR). The magazine features thought leadership articles from Henning Pottharst, Head of Global Smart Solutions Tracking and Innovation at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, highlighting how advanced visibility tools combine real-time tracking with sustainability insights for better supply chain decisions. Georgie Arthur, Port Manager at Pilbara Ports, sheds light on embracing innovation and sustainability to shape the future of logistics and transportation. In this edition featuring APAC’s best warehouse management solutions providers, logistics robot solution providers and logistics data management services, we hope you find the right partner to meet your organization’s needs.
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