Julien Weiß
Automation & Design Leader | IKEA Intralogistics Development
Since 2021 Automation & Design Leader at IKEA Intralogistics Development
• Global expert role for Intralogistics Development for Intralogistics solutions
• Guiding and developing co-workers on the task of intralogistics solution design with a focus on the realization of automation projects
• Creating strategic roadmap and direction for the department
2019 - 2021 Project Leader for realization, installation and commissioning of an automated intralogistics system
• Lead and coordinate construction site
• Lead and coordinate software development
• Management of relevant project tasks
2015 – 2019 Logistics specialist at IKEA Warehousing Logistics
• Global Project support for realization of intralogistics systems
• Material Flow planning for intralogistics systems
• Layout & Design for different intralogistics systems
• Driving tendering process for intralogistics systems
2012 - 2015 Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, Dortmund
• Scientific Assistance, Department: Health Care Logistics
• Data analysis
• Scientifical research
LogTech Stage
Will Every Shipping Box Require a Machine in the Future? A Field Report
In e-commerce and omnichannel logistics, the demands placed on packaging processes are constantly increasing due to factors such as regulatory requirements and cost pressures. In this case study, IKEA provides insights into the role that automation and machine-supported processes can play in the precise packaging of shipments and where their use creates real added value. The focus is on how companies can make their packaging processes future-proof, conserve resources, and at the same time meet rising customer expectations.