Thursday, 28 May 2026
German DIY retailer toom Baumarkt has introduced a fully automated small-parts warehouse system at its fulfilment centre in Rodgau, aimed at improving order processing efficiency and supporting growing e-commerce volumes.
The new AutoStore system became operational in March at the company’s Fulfilment Center (FFC) Rodgau. According to the company, the transition was completed without disruptions to day-to-day operations.
The system uses seven autonomous robots that retrieve storage containers from a central cube structure and transport them directly to picking stations used by employees. The automated process reduces walking distances within the warehouse and is intended to improve ergonomic working conditions for staff.
Around 23,000 containers are currently integrated into the system and are used in daily order fulfilment. toom said the automation shortens lead times and provides greater operational flexibility during periods of higher order volumes.
Dominique Rotondi, Managing Director for Purchasing and Logistics at toom Baumarkt, said the implementation process proceeded according to plan and without affecting ongoing business operations.
The project involved coordination between logistics, IT and technical teams, as well as external partners. Employees underwent training and testing phases before the system was brought into full operation.
According to David Reinke, Project Manager and Head of Supply Chain Management at toom Baumarkt, the system is expected to support future scalability while improving delivery reliability and the customer experience.
The Rodgau facility is located near the company’s warehouse in Dietzenbach to support product availability and delivery efficiency. The site handles B2C orders from the company’s online platform and covers approximately 30,000 square metres.
toom stated that the automation project forms part of broader efforts to modernise logistics operations and improve fulfilment processes for online customers.
