Logistics automation equipment provider Beumer Group is promoting two digital startup firms developed through its “in-house company-builder” division up into full operation under its corporate umbrella, the German company said Thursday.
The two companies, Codept and Elara, were developed within Beumer’s Beam initiative, which itself was launched in 2018 as a cornerstone of the company’s systematic innovation efforts. Through Beam, the company has successfully identified, developed and brought innovative business concepts to market readiness, Beumer said. The focus centers on digital products and novel business models that strategically complement the traditional core business whilst delivering genuine value to the company’s customers.
According to Beumer, Codept unlocks significant digital potential within logistics operations. Codept’s integration platform seamlessly connects logistics service providers with online retailers, regardless of their existing shop, ERP, WMS or marketplace systems. The subsidiary streamlines data and process harmonization throughout the entire order fulfilment cycle, whilst its no-code platform reduces operational burden for logistics professionals.
And Elara expands Beumer’s digital portfolio with its cloud-based maintenance management platform that is already deployed across airports, logistics centers, and manufacturing facilities. The platform empowers maintenance teams to prevent downtime, maintain transparent spare parts management and reduce operational costs. This translates into smoother operations, more satisfied teams and consistently reliable outcomes for customers.
“Innovation shouldn’t be left to chance – we drive it forward systematically with genuine entrepreneurial spirit,” Volker Jungbluth, Beumer’s Chief Technology Officer for Innovation & Development, said in a release. “We are committed to delivering at least one market-ready innovation annually, supported by a continuously replenished pipeline of ideas. Our vision centres on developing innovations that inspire both our organisation and our customers, delivering real added value. By bringing Codept and Elara fully into our corporate structure, we’re demonstrating our commitment to actively shaping the future of logistics alongside our customers.”
