{"id":506,"date":"2024-08-22T14:36:25","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T12:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elementlogic.net\/au\/?post_type=case&p=506"},"modified":"2025-11-03T16:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T15:02:12","slug":"bertel-o-steen-moves-into-a-brand-new-warehouse-optimized-and-equipped-by-element-logic","status":"publish","type":"case","link":"https:\/\/www.elementlogic.net\/au\/cases\/bertel-o-steen-moves-into-a-brand-new-warehouse-optimized-and-equipped-by-element-logic\/","title":{"rendered":"Bertel O. Steen moves into a brand-new warehouse optimized and equipped by Element Logic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t
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Bertel O. Steen moves into a brand-new warehouse optimized and equipped by Element Logic<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t
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For a company that offers the largest range of car brands in Norway, streamlining logistics is crucial. With expert help from Element Logic, Bertel. O Steen\u2019s logistics department is moving into a new automated warehouse.<\/p>\n\n\n

Bertel O. Steen imports brands including Mercedes-Benz, Opel, smart\u00ae, Peugeot, Citroen, Kia, Fuso, Setra and DS, and carries spare parts for cars, buses, and trucks in their range. Their logistics department handles all warehousing and distribution activities for the entire Bertel O. Steen Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their new warehouse right outside of Oslo boasts tailor-made solutions and software developed by Element Logic that will greatly improve and expedite their logistics processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe basically grew out of our warehouse, and for a while we were contemplating whether or not to upgrade our existing warehouse over time. Instead, we decided to invest in a new property. By relocating, we had the opportunity to design a whole new warehouse from scratch, together with Element Logic,\u201d \u2013Rune Kristiansen, Head of Logistics at Bertel O. Steen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A long-standing partnership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bertel O. Steen and Element Logic have collaborated on developing smart storage solutions for more than 16 years. When Bertel O. Steen first moved from their manual warehouse in 2002, they simultaneously implemented the Warehouse Control Software from Element Logic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BUSINESS PARTNERS: Rune Kristiansen, Head of Logistics (left), Mathilda Sjaaeng, Supply Chain Manager at Bertel O. Steen, and H\u00e5vard Hall\u00e5s, Chief Sales Officer at Element Logic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When Bertel O. Steen decided to build a new warehouse, however, they sensibly launched an open bidding round that included other suppliers as well. This way, they would be sure that they got the best solution suited for their business. Despite being presented with other available alternatives, AutoStore by Element Logic combined with Element WCS turned out to be their # 1 choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is a very reliable system that ensures continuous operation at all times. For instance, if one operator port stops working, we still have seven others running \u2013 and if a robot shuts down, there are still 46 in action. AutoStore is also far less vulnerable to technical issues,\u201d Kristiansen explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An adaptable logistics system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The automotive industry is developing fast. Consequently, Bertel O. Steen has chosen technology that enables them to adapt quickly if needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor example, if the market for spare parts for cars is declining, our new warehouse can easily be adapted so that we can distribute other things instead. The benefits we get from cooperating with Element Logic, and the technology they have included in their unique WCS system, are huge,\u201d Kristiansen says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EFFICIENCY IS KEY: 5,000 items get picked every day at the new Bertel O. Steen warehouse.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tight collaboration sparks developments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kristiansen says the relocation process has been great, thanks to input from their own employees combined with the expertise provided by Element Logic: \u201cElement Logic has assisted us with the implementation of new software and innovative logistics technology, as well as employee training for operating everything in our new warehouse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H\u00e5vard Hall\u00e5s, Chief Sales Officer at Element Logic, adds that their continued collaboration with Bertel O. Steen challenged them to make further developments to their already unique AutoStore Warehouse Control Software solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBertel O. Steen has helped us to drive our software development. Their requests have enabled us to re-think and develop customized solutions. We are grateful that we have proactive customers who contribute to innovation in this way,\u201d Hall\u00e5s says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NEW WAREHOUSE: Bertel O. Steen\u2019s new warehouse has a grid capacity of 60.000 bins, and are now picking more than 5,000 items per day. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t
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