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Retail Grocery Automation

Solutions for All Temperature Zones

Revolutionise Your Grocery Logistics for Retail with Automation

Operational challenges complicate grocery logistics for retail. Shortages and delayed deliveries cut into profits. Retailers prioritise streamlined supply chains and leaner inventories over stocking shelves. A shortage of workers disrupts operations and hampers efficiency. Through it all, shoppers expect fresh, sustainable groceries and a hassle-free shopping experience.

At TGW Logistics, we tackle these challenges with innovative solutions for warehouse automation. We optimise every stage of the supply chain, from fulfilment processes to in-store customer experiences. Our proven solutions are tailored to your needs and specific requirements, and we can accommodate temperatures ranging from -30°C to +24°C.

Discover how we can keep you ahead of industry trends and exceed customer expectations for a lasting competitive edge.

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Deep Freeze

-30℃ to -18℃

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Chilled

0℃ to 4℃

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Fresh

3℃ to 14℃

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Ambient

15℃ to 24℃

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Deep Freeze

Automated Grocery Logistics Tailored to Your Needs

Do you want full automation at -24°C? No problem! TGW Logistics guarantees efficient, fully automated grocery logistics from goods receiving to outbound, while adhering to precise temperature requirements for sensitive frozen goods across the entire supply chain.

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It's Possible

How Coop and TGW Logistics Improved Energy Efficiency in Cold Chain Logistics

Learn how TGW Logistics optimised Coop’s distribution centre with automation, reducing costs and improving energy efficiency.

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Benefits for the Deep Freeze Area (-30℃ to -18℃)

  • Zero-Touch Picking
    Achieve higher efficiency with fully automated picking systems that minimise employee workload in deep freeze environments while ensuring careful handling of sensitive goods. Our advanced automation not only streamlines operations but also protects product integrity.
  • Optimised In-Store Replenishment
    Our pack pattern generator ensures that load carriers are densely palletised and store-friendly for the optimised use of trailer space. This supports efficient in-store replenishment activities.
  • Lifetime Services
    TGW Logistics Lifetime Services provides long-term, on-site collaboration so your automated systems perform without interruption. We’re your partner in smooth and reliable 24/7 operations.
  • Save on Space & Costs
    We design solutions that optimise your warehouse space and reduce cooling volume and energy use to save on costs.
  • Employee Satisfaction & Retention
    Goods-to-person automation improves ergonomics to boost employee satisfaction and productivity—supporting retention in a challenging labour market.
Chilled

Quality Across the Supply Chain

The quality of your chilled products depends on strict temperature control throughout the supply chain. TGW Logistics leads the way in temperature-controlled retail intralogistics with innovative solutions that maintain freshness and quality for chilled products such as meat and fish.

Automated storage systems support operational efficiency, reduce labour costs, and optimise storage capacity in chilled grocery logistics centres.

It's Possible

Coop’s Automated Grocery Logistics Guarantee a Fresh Product

TGW Logistics transformed Coop's large chilled storage and order fulfilment centre in Switzerland using state-of-the-art warehouse automation technology.

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Benefits for the Chilled Area (0℃ to 4℃)

  • High-Performing Supply Chain
    Our automated storage systems enhance grocery logistics, enabling you to save on labour costs while maximising capacity. Your operations perform at their peak, even in temperature-sensitive environments.
  • Optimised Delivery and Replenishment
    By sequencing and building pallets for optimised delivery, perishable goods like fresh produce, dairy, meat, and seafood are continuously replenished while maintaining optimal temperature conditions.
  • Zero-Touch Picking
    Automated picking in refrigerated areas reduces the need for labour, leading to improved efficiency and the careful handling of sensitive goods for higher quality and less waste.
  • Improved Comfort and Safety
    Workers are safer and more comfortable when they do not need to work in chilled areas, supporting retention and productivity.
Fresh

Guaranteed Quality with Precise Automation

Temperature-sensitive products like fruits, vegetables, butter, and cheese must be kept at precise temperatures throughout the cold chain. That’s why TGW Logistics designed automated solutions for seamless compliance, preventing costly errors and accidents.

Our automated systems are built for efficiency, ergonomics, and reliability so you can focus on delivering high-quality goods.

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It's Possible

How Automated Picking Quadrupled Frisco’s Order Capacity

Learn how TGW Logistics optimized Frisco's distribution center with automation, for faster, fresher, on-time home delivery of goods.

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Benefits for the Fresh Area (3℃ to 14℃)

  • Zero-Touch Picking
    Automated picking systems in your fresh area reduce the need for manual labor and guarantee the careful handling of fragile goods.
  • Efficiency & Freshness
    Meet the growing demands of fresh product logistics with advanced automation, which offers a cost-effective approach to maximising storage and delivering quality.
  • Comfort & Safety
    Automation improves working conditions in refrigerated environments, enhancing workplace quality and boosting retention. It also expands your labour pool—with the assistance of automation, you can hire workers without requiring extensive walking and heavy lifting.
Ambient

Automated Solutions for Dry Goods

Automation is also a boon to ambient distribution centres handling dry goods like sweets, noodles, and juices. With our transformative solutions, you can streamline retail grocery logistics, reduce labour costs, and ensure the gentle handling of products—all while optimising storage capacity.

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Benefits for Ambient DCs (15℃ to 24℃)

  • Scalable Growth
    With reduced costs and optimised automated storage capacity, you stay responsive to fluctuating demands and poised for operational growth.
  • Zero-Touch Picking
    Fully automated picking systems ensure the gentle handling of dry goods without sacrificing operational speed and productivity.

Satisfied Customers

Learn how we implemented innovative solutions to help our customers reach their immediate and long-term goals.

Grocery Grocery Retail
Automated Performance at -25°C for NewCold and McCain Foods

Cold chain logistics solutions at the NewCold warehouse for McCain Foods advance large-scale automation with conveyor systems and pallet handling technology.

Grocery Grocery Retail
How Automated Picking Quadrupled Frisco’s Order Capacity

How TGW Logistics Is Using Cold Chain Logistics to Revolutionize Companies Like Frisco.

Grocery Grocery Retail
Improved Energy Efficiency in Cold Chain Logistics for Coop

Learn how TGW Logistics optimized Coop’s distribution center with automation, reducing costs and improving energy efficiency.

Grocery Grocery Retail
It’s Possible: Revolutionizing Grocery Logistics for Ahorramas

Discover how TGW Logistics transformed grocery logistics for Ahorramas with an automated fulfillment center, enhancing efficiency and order picking.

TGW Logistics Delivers on Automated Solutions

Get a tailored solution for your warehouse automation needs with TGW Logistics. We can help you overcome today’s grocery retail logistics challenges and deliver high-quality goods with the speed and efficiency that customers expect.

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Michael Schedlbauer, Vice President Business Development Grocery | TGW Logistics Michael Schedlbauer, Vice President Business Development Grocery | TGW Logistics

Michael Schedlbauer

Vice President Business Development Grocery

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TGW Logistics is a foundation-owned company headquartered in Austria and a global leader in warehouse automation and warehouse logistics. As a trusted systems integrator with more than 50 years of experience, we deliver end-to-end services: designing, implementing, and maintaining fulfilment centres powered by mechatronics, robotics, and advanced software solutions. With over 4,500 employees spanning Europe, Asia, and North America, we combine expertise, innovation, and a customer-centric dedication to help keep your business growing. With TGW Logistics, it's possible to transform your warehouse logistics into a competitive advantage.