SSI SCHÄFER
- Neunkirchen, Germany
- Founded 1937
- 8,800+ employees
SSI SCHAEFER is a global leader in intralogistics, providing end-to-end warehouse automation solutions including storage systems, picking technologies, conveyor systems, robotics, and logistics software for industries ranging from food and beverage to pharma, retail, and industrial manufacturing.
Perfect for
SSI SCHAEFER is best suited for mid-size to large enterprises that need comprehensive, scalable intralogistics solutions, whether for new greenfield warehouse construction or modernizing existing facilities with automation.
- Large manufacturers and industrial companies requiring automated production supply with just-in-time and just-in-sequence material flow
- Food and beverage producers and grocery retailers needing multi-temperature zone storage and high-throughput distribution centers
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies with stringent traceability, regulatory compliance, and clean-room logistics requirements
- Retail and wholesale distributors managing high SKU counts and omni-channel fulfillment across e-commerce and brick-and-mortar
- Fashion and apparel companies needing specialized handling for hanging, flat-packed, and packaged garments
- Organizations seeking a single general contractor to deliver turnkey warehouse projects including hardware, software, and ongoing service
Key strengths
Comprehensive end-to-end intralogistics provider covering storage, picking, conveying, robotics, software, and service under one roof
Deep vertical expertise across six industry sectors (Food & Beverage, Grocery, Retail, Pharma, Industrial, Fashion) with tailored solutions for each
Proprietary WAMAS logistics software platform plus certified SAP service partnership provides flexible software options
In-house steel mill and seven global production sites ensure reliable delivery and quality control of structural components
Modular and scalable system architecture allows customers to start with manual or semi-automated setups and grow into full automation
Considerations
Fully automated solutions require significant capital investment, making them less accessible for small or early-stage businesses
Complex enterprise-scale projects typically involve long implementation timelines, not suited for companies needing rapid deployment
No standard pricing or self-service options; every project requires custom consulting and engineering engagement
Primary focus on large-scale intralogistics means the company does not address last-mile delivery, parcel shipping, or returns management
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About SSI SCHÄFER
SSI SCHAEFER is a family-owned company founded in 1937 that has grown into one of the world's largest and most capable intralogistics solution providers. With over 8,800 employees, approximately 80 operating subsidiaries worldwide, seven production sites, and EUR 1.7 billion in fiscal year 2025 revenue, the company operates across six global regions: APAC and MEA, Northern Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe, North America, and Latin America. Guided by its motto "Think Tomorrow," SSI SCHAEFER designs, manufactures, and integrates solutions that span the full spectrum of warehouse logistics, from manual shelving and container systems to fully automated high-bay warehouses, shuttle systems, and robotic palletizing.
The company's portfolio covers every dimension of intralogistics. Its storage solutions include automated storage and retrieval machines (such as the SSI Exyz for pallets and the SSI Miniload for bins and cartons), single-level and multi-level shuttle systems (SSI Flexi, SSI Cuby), pallet channel storage (SSI Lift and Run), and vertical lift modules (SSI LOGIMAT). On the transport and picking side, SSI SCHAEFER offers conveyor systems, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs and FastBots), semi-automated and fully automated picking workstations, and robotic palletizing and depalletizing. Its proprietary WAMAS logistics software platform manages warehouse operations from warehouse management to material flow control, and the company is also a certified SAP service partner, extending its software capabilities with SAP EWM and related solutions.
SSI SCHAEFER differentiates itself through deep vertical expertise in six market sectors: Food and Beverage, Grocery and Food Retail, Retail and Wholesale, Pharma and Cosmetics, Industrial, and Apparel and Fashion. The company operates as a general contractor, delivering turnkey projects from system planning and consulting through implementation, software integration, and ongoing service and maintenance. Its in-house steel mill ensures reliable delivery of structural components, and its modular, scalable system architecture allows customers to grow from semi-automated to fully automated operations over time. Recent innovations include the RackBot System Elevate for semi-automated picking warehouses, a partnership with Moffett Automation for free-roaming pallet shuttle systems, and AI-driven optimization capabilities.
Integrations
- SAP
- SAP EWM
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