Kardex Remstar is a world-leading provider of automated storage solutions and part of Kardex Holding AG. The company develops, produces, and services dynamic storage and retrieval systems as well as integrated material flow solutions for small parts and documents. With a broad portfolio of vertical lift modules, carousels, and lift systems, Kardex Remstar serves customers in retail, industry, logistics, and healthcare worldwide.
Challenge: Pioneering Innovation Strategy
- Derivation and definition of company-specific innovation areas as a basis for focused innovation work
- Identified thematic and focus areas with the greatest future potential form the core of the innovation strategy
- Integration into the corporate strategy, enabling innovation projects to unleash their full potential
Intralogistics Industry Situation
Technological and subsequent innovations such as indoor drones, leaps in robotics development, the trend towards production flexibility, and a growing customer demand for ubiquity and transparency are increasing the pressure to innovate.
Tools and Methods
The successful interplay of digital trend management tools and proven innovation methods creates the foundation for actionable results, efficient processes, and impactful innovation.
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Services and Solutions
Trend Management
Our environment is in constant flux. Trends are important tools and indicators for companies to recognize, map, and clearly categorize changes. Through TRENDONE's systematic trend management process, Kardex Remstar identifies the most valuable innovation opportunities.
Kardex Remstar initiated a systematic trend management process by creating and evaluating its individual trend universe with two trend radars. In collaboration with TRENDONE, this was followed by the definition of company-specific innovation areas. Continuous trend monitoring, regular re-evaluations of trends, and the derivation of implications for the innovation areas are essential factors for continuously strengthening innovation and future viability.
Innovation Strategy
Kardex Remstar and TRENDONE have jointly developed and implemented an effective innovation strategy into the corporate strategy. It forms the basis not only for developing projects based on day-to-day business requirements but also for planning and implementing innovative projects that extend beyond a 5-year horizon.
Kardex Remstar has been enabled to purposefully pursue effective innovation projects and to align and adapt innovation goals with an annual update in the trend management and strategy process. Through clearly defined innovation areas, Kardex Remstar can focus its strategic efforts and internal resources on implementing goal-oriented and successful innovation projects.
The Trend Radar provides a clear overview of the Kardex Remstar trend universe, along with recommended actions based on each trend's assessment.
A key trend analysis lays the groundwork for a targeted exploration of specific innovation opportunities and challenges for Kardex Remstar.
Innovation Fields provide the framework for ongoing and future Kardex Remstar innovation activities, while simultaneously defining a clear strategic direction for the coming years.
The TRENDONE Trend Manager enables Kardex Remstar to conduct long-term trend monitoring, regular trend evaluation, and gain inspiration for innovation projects through micro-trends.
