Infios and Geekplus drive efficiency in hardware manufacturing industry at Deutsche Telekom

2025.August.18

Case Study

The Customer

One of the world's leading integrated telecommunications companies: more than 261 million mobile customers, 25 million fixed-network lines, and 22 million broadband customers.
Deutsche Telekom is present in more than 50 countries. With a staff of some 200,000 employees throughout the world, generated revenue of 115.6 billion Euros in the 2024 financial year.
The B2B hardware distribution hub, supplying branches and enterprise customers. It manages 2,200 SKUs with a total stock of 2.5 million units.

Digitalize B2B hardware logistics to improve efficiency, scalability, and working conditions.
Reduce unnecessary walking and repetitive manual tasks in inbound and outbound processes.
Replace outdated logistics technology after only 18 months of planning and development.

As general contractor, Infios deployed an integrated software and robotics solution, centered on the Geekplus Shelf-To-Person P1200 system.

- Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) transport shelves of up to 1,200 kg directly to picking and packing stations.
- Manual walking is eliminated, while put-to-light and pick-to-light systems ensure accuracy in order fulfillment.
- Designed throughput: 30 inbound positions per hour and 100 outbound positions per hour, with easy scalability by adding robots or stations.
- All logistics flows are orchestrated by the Infios Unified Control System (UCS), seamlessly integrated into Deutsche Telekom’s IT landscape..

Through Geek+ technology, Infios successfully transformed the Hanover distribution center:

Operational efficiency: Significant improvement in inbound and outbound speed with minimized human error.
Workplace ergonomics and safety: Staff relieved from monotonous and physically demanding tasks, improving conditions and reducing risks.
Scalability and adaptability: Modular and compact solution that can be scaled to meet growing demand with minimal effort.
Modernization of logistics: Complete replacement of outdated technology with a future-proof, automated system.