Avoiding the Big Bang, Preventing Standstill: Planning Retrofit Strategically
Many automated warehouses reach a point after years or even decades where technical limits become impossible to ignore. Control systems are discontinued, spare parts become difficult to source, and material flow computers originate from system environments that are increasingly difficult to align with today’s requirements. At the same time, expectations around availability, safety, and flexibility continue to rise. Processes that have evolved over many years often carry additional complexity that is not immediately visible in day-to-day operations.