LONDON NOVEMBER 8, 2024 – Geekplus, the global leader in mobile robot and smart logistics solutions, is honoured to announce its first win at the prestigious Robotics & Automation Awards, held in London. This year, Geekplus, alongside Dr. Max, one of the leadings companies in the pharmacy management in Europe and Italy, brought home The Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Retail Award. This recognition celebrates their joint efforts in advancing warehouse operations with cutting-edge automation solutions.
Geekplus and Dr. Max were honoured to be shortlisted for two categories: The Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Retail Award and The Innovation in the Warehouse Award.
The Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Retail Award recognizes Geekplus and Dr. Max's many years’ working face-to-face for optimizing order fulfilment solutions at Dr. Max’s Telgate (Italy) warehouse. Geekplus consistently demonstrated a customer-first approach while working together with Dr.Max team, ensuring seamless project implementations and exceptional ongoing service. This award reflects that this long-term partnership drives real value for the retail industry, sets new standards and achieves client-centred excellence in logistics.
Wayne Tai, Head of Channel Partner at Geekplus, expressed his gratitude, stating: "Winning this award for the first time is a great honour. Being the technology provider of Dr. Max, we are proud to say that this is a testament to our team’s relentless pursuit of best practice, and to the strength of our partnerships. At Geekplus, we are committed to shaping the future of logistics with intelligent, flexible, sustainable solutions and lighthouse projects to keep shining in the logistics industry."
"This award is a testament to the strength of our partnership with Geekplus and our shared vision for innovation in retail and pharma operations," said Stefano Verna, Supply Chain Director of Italy at Dr. Max. "Our project with Geekplus is redefining operational efficiency, and we’re proud to keep optimizing our customer experience. We look forward to continuing to set new standards in supply chain excellence with Geekplus."
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About Geek+
Geekplus is a global leader in mobile robotics technologies. We develop innovative robotics solutions for order fulfilment. More than 1,000 global industry leaders use our solutions to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient automation for warehouses and supply chain management.
About Dr. Max
As the largest pharmacy network in Central and Eastern Europe and the second-largest in all of Europe, Dr. Max Group is one of Europe's strongest players in pharmacy management. With almost 3,000 physical outlets, more than 20,000 employees, and pharmaceutical distribution in 17 European countries, Dr. Max is recognized for its extensive range of high-quality products available at affordable prices, all while prioritizing people and clients. The commitment of Dr. Max extends to its team of expert pharmacists and in-store health and beauty services, ensuring the well-being of customers. Additionally, Dr. Max operates as an online pharmacy, providing convenient access to over 300,000 products through swift and progressive delivery methods. For more information, please visit www.drmax.eu.
Please contact:
Andrés Espuelas
Marketing Manager, Geekplus EMEA
+49 162 6230180
