Warehouse automation solutions

Warehouse automation built around your operation

Practical systems that improve product flow, reduce manual handling and create capacity for growth.

CoreConvey designs and integrates warehouse automation for fulfilment centres, logistics operations, parcel hubs, distribution facilities and manufacturing environments across Europe and the UK.

Integrated warehouse automation system with conveyors, scanning, packing and parcel sortation
One connected systemEquipment, controls and operational software developed around the way your warehouse actually works.
Improve flowRemove queues and wasted movement
Reduce handlingFewer repeated manual transfers
Increase throughputProcess more within the same operation
Build capacityPrepare the system for future growth
Start with the operation

Where is your warehouse losing time, capacity or control?

The right automation project starts with a process constraint, not with a preferred piece of equipment.

01

Too much manual transport

Employees spend too much time walking, pushing carts or carrying goods between work areas.

02

Sorting is limiting dispatch

Manual sorting is slow, labour-intensive or increasingly prone to mistakes and misroutes.

03

Picking cannot keep pace

Travel time and product movement are restricting pick rates, consolidation and packing output.

04

Packing is slow or inconsistent

Manual carton selection, product placement, labelling and sealing are limiting capacity and creating variation.

05

Unloading and palletising rely on manual labour

Container unloading and end-of-line palletising create repetitive lifting, safety concerns and staffing pressure.

06

Labour requirements keep rising

Every increase in volume creates another increase in staffing, overtime or temporary labour.

07

Space is restricting growth

Existing processes consume too much floor space or cannot create the capacity needed inside the current building.

08

Systems are disconnected

Equipment, WMS, ERP and warehouse processes do not exchange information or coordinate effectively.

Interactive starting point

Find the right automation starting point

Answer four questions to identify which solution family deserves closer investigation.

Conveyor system transporting parcels through a warehouse
01 — Conveyor systems

Move goods consistently between warehouse processes

Connect receiving, storage, picking, packing, sortation and dispatch with conveyor systems designed around your product profile and required flow.

  • Powered roller conveyors
  • Gravity conveyors
  • Belt conveyors
  • Modular conveyors
  • Incline and decline conveyors
  • Accumulation and buffering
  • Carton and tote transport
  • Pallet handling concepts
Pop-up sorter sorting a parcel between conveyor lanes
02 — Parcel sortation

Identify, route and sort parcels automatically

Build a complete parcel-sortation process around your throughput, destination count, parcel profile and available footprint.

  • Push sorters
  • Pop-up sorters
  • Swivel sorters
  • Cross-belt sorters
  • Scanning and data capture
  • Chutes and accumulation
  • Cage and container drops
  • Carrier and route sorting
Autonomous mobile robot moving shelves in a warehouse
03 — Robotics and AMRs

Automate movement without fixing every route in place

Use mobile robots to move totes, cartons, racks and pallets between warehouse processes while retaining flexibility for future layout changes.

  • Tote and bin transport
  • Goods-to-person concepts
  • Rack-to-person systems
  • Pallet AMRs
  • Picking support robots
  • Production line feeding
  • Replenishment support
  • Links between automation zones
SmartPick robotic system for automated container unloading and palletising
04 — SmartPick Robotics

Automate container unloading and palletising

Bring intelligent robotic handling into two of the most repetitive and physically demanding parts of the operation.

  • Mixed-carton container unloading
  • Robotic palletising
  • 3D vision and adaptive picking
  • Custom gripper configurations
  • Pallet and carton conveyors
  • Safety and controls integration
  • Connection to warehouse systems
  • Reduced repetitive lifting
SmartPack AI automated carton selection, robotic packing, labelling and sealing system
05 — SmartPack AI

Turn loose items into dispatch-ready cartons

Automate carton selection, robotic product placement, labelling, sealing and transfer into the next warehouse process.

  • Automated carton selection
  • Configurable case erectors
  • 3D item recognition
  • AI-controlled robotic packing
  • Automatic label application
  • Carton closing and sealing
  • Weight and volume verification
  • Connection to conveyors and sortation
CoreCompact compact parcel sorting system by CoreConvey
06 — CoreCompact

High-destination sorting in a compact footprint

CoreCompact is designed for operations that need granular parcel sorting without the footprint of a traditional large-scale sorter.

Up to 1,500/hrIndicative item throughput
Up to 48 outputsDestination positions per unit
Approx. 4 × 2 mCompact starting footprint
Modular networkMultiple units can work together
Automated barcode scanning and data capture above a conveyor
07 — Scanning and data capture

Know what is moving through the system

Capture the information needed to identify, verify and route every item through the correct process.

  • Barcode reading
  • Image capture
  • Parcel weighing
  • Dimensioning
  • Label print and apply
  • Parcel verification
  • Exception handling
  • Operational reporting
ERP, OMS and business systemsOrders, inventory, priorities and customer information
Warehouse Management SystemWarehouse tasks, stock positions and fulfilment instructions
Warehouse Control SystemLive routing, equipment coordination and exception logic
PLC and machine controlsEquipment execution, safety and device-level control
Physical automationConveyors, sorters, scanners, robots and workstations
08 — Controls and software integration

Connect physical movement with operational data

Automation works properly only when equipment receives the right instructions and returns useful live information.

  • WCS routing logic
  • WMS and ERP integration
  • REST API interfaces
  • FTP data exchange
  • Equipment status monitoring
  • Parcel and tote tracking
  • Operational reporting
  • Exception management
Integrated automation

More than individual pieces of equipment

A conveyor can move a box. A scanner can identify it. A robot can pick or pack it. A sorter can route it.

The real value comes when each component works as part of one coordinated process, with the right controls, operational rules and data flow behind it.

01Receive
02Identify
03Transport
04Pick
05Pack
06Palletise
07Sort
08Dispatch
Operational outcomes

What does the system need to achieve?

Move more with the same workforce

Reduce repeated transport and increase output without proportional headcount growth.

Reduce cost per parcel or order

Remove unnecessary touches, overtime, rework and inefficient product movement.

Improve accuracy

Use scanning, vision, software and controlled routing to reduce errors and misroutes.

Create more capacity

Remove the process constraint before expanding the building or adding another shift.

Handle peak periods

Build throughput, buffering, packing and routing capacity around real peak requirements.

Prepare for growth

Develop modular equipment and controls that can support new routes, stations and technologies.

Select the right approach

Fixed, flexible or hybrid automation?

The strongest answer may combine several technologies rather than forcing the complete operation into one method.

Fixed automation

Reliable flow along stable routes

Best where throughput is consistent, routes are well defined and continuous movement matters.

  • Conveyors
  • Sorters
  • Lifts and transfers
  • Accumulation systems
Flexible automation

Adaptable movement through changing layouts

Best where routes change, phased deployment matters or a fully fixed system would be too restrictive.

  • AMRs
  • Goods-to-person systems
  • Rack-to-person concepts
  • Mobile picking support
Project scale

Start with one process or redesign the complete flow

01

Focused modular project

Remove one clear constraint with a lower initial investment and a defined route for later expansion.

  • Packing-to-dispatch conveyor
  • Carrier or route sorter
  • AMR transport route
  • SmartPack automated packing station
  • SmartPick unloading or palletising cell
  • Scanning and label application
02

Complete turnkey system

Coordinate equipment, robotics, controls, integration and installation under one connected project scope.

  • Receiving-to-dispatch automation
  • Complete parcel-sortation system
  • Integrated pick, pack and palletise flow
  • Multi-zone fulfilment operation
  • Connected conveyor, robotics and WCS project
  • New warehouse or major expansion
Plan with better information

Tools to support your automation decision

01

Warehouse Automation ROI Calculator

Estimate labour savings, net annual benefit, payback and five-year return using figures from your own operation.

Calculate your ROI
02

Parcel Sorter Selector

Compare push, pop-up, swivel and cross-belt sorters and receive an indicative starting recommendation.

Use the sorter selector
03

WMS vs WCS Guide

Understand where warehouse management ends and live equipment routing and control begin.

Read the guide
From process data to a working system

How CoreConvey develops the project

01

Understand

Review volumes, products, labour, layout, peaks, bottlenecks and growth plans.

02

Develop

Compare technologies and design the physical and digital workflow.

03

Engineer

Define equipment, robotics, controls, software interfaces, safety and project scope.

04

Deliver

Install, integrate, test, commission and train the operational team.

05

Support

Maintain, troubleshoot, upgrade and expand the system as requirements change.

Prepare your project

What should you prepare before speaking to an integrator?

Good project data makes it easier to compare technologies and identify what is genuinely worth automating.

  • Current process map
  • Average and peak throughput
  • Product, carton and load dimensions
  • Minimum and maximum weights
  • Staffing and shift pattern
  • Error and exception data
  • Existing equipment
  • WMS, ERP or OMS details
  • Building layout
  • Three- to five-year growth
  • Target implementation timing
  • Available budget range
Common questions

Warehouse automation FAQs

What warehouse processes can CoreConvey automate?
CoreConvey can support internal transport, conveyor flow, picking support, automated packing, container unloading, robotic palletising, scanning, weighing, dimensioning, parcel sortation, AMR movement, routing controls and software integration.
Do we need a complete warehouse automation system?
No. Many effective projects start with one clearly defined process, such as packed-order transport, parcel sorting, automated packing, container unloading or tote movement. The design can allow for later expansion.
Can new automation integrate with existing equipment?
In many cases, yes. Existing conveyors, workstations, scanners or other equipment can be assessed and incorporated where their condition, controls and performance are suitable.
Can CoreConvey connect to our current WMS or ERP?
Yes. Integration can be developed using agreed interfaces such as REST API, FTP or another suitable method. The exact architecture depends on the existing systems and required exchange of data.
When should we choose conveyors instead of AMRs?
Conveyors are often strongest where routes are stable and continuous high-volume movement is required. AMRs are useful where routes change, flexibility is important or fixed infrastructure would be restrictive. A hybrid system may use both.
How do we calculate the return from automation?
A useful calculation considers the full initial investment, annual running costs and measurable benefits such as labour hours, overtime, errors, avoided recruitment, additional capacity and reduced handling.
Can the system be expanded later?
Yes. Equipment, controls and software can be designed around phased growth, allowing additional routes, destinations, stations or automation technologies to be introduced later.
How long does a warehouse automation project take?
The programme depends on project complexity, engineering, equipment lead times, software integration, site preparation and installation constraints. A focused modular project will generally be faster than a complete turnkey installation.
Does CoreConvey support installation and commissioning?
Yes. CoreConvey can support project design, equipment supply, controls, integration, installation, testing, commissioning, training and ongoing development.
Can CoreConvey automate packing, palletising and container unloading?
Yes. CoreConvey can integrate SmartPack AI for automated carton selection, robotic packing, labelling and sealing, alongside SmartPick systems for mixed-carton container unloading and robotic palletising. A complete project can include vision systems, robots, conveyors, safety, controls and connection to existing warehouse or production software.
Can an existing system be upgraded or retrofitted?
Existing systems can be assessed for controls upgrades, additional equipment, new scanning, changed routing or expanded capacity. The correct route depends on equipment condition and compatibility.
Start with the operation

Let’s find the automation that genuinely improves your flow

Send us your current process, volumes and operational constraints. We’ll help identify what is worth automating, which technologies fit and where the strongest first return is likely to come from.