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Seamlessly integrate AutoStore into the SAP ecosystem with status C store:IT

The demands on modern warehouse logistics are constantly increasing: less space, faster order processing, greater flexibility and cost efficiency are crucial for success today. Automated warehouse systems such as AutoStore offer ground-breaking advantages here. However, in order to realise their full potential, integration into the central ERP system - often SAP - must function smoothly. This is precisely where the status C store:IT software solution scores as the perfect partner for the AutoStore-SAP connection.

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Pascal Contursi

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Dirk Pawlowski

Consulting Logistics SAP

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Last updated on 25.09.2025

Advantages of AutoStore systems - More than just an automated storage system.

AutoStore revolutionizes warehouse management with its unique design: a grid of modular units stacks containers vertically and horizontally, navigated swiftly and efficiently by autonomous robots. The advantages are manifold:

Maximum space utilization: The system enables storage densities up to four times higher than conventional systems. Companies save valuable warehouse space and can scale their capacities significantly.
Speed and efficiency: Autonomous robots ensure extremely fast and precise order picking. Even with high order volumes, seamless processes are guaranteed.
Scalability: The modular design allows for easy system expansions without complex restructuring. This way, the system grows organically with business requirements.
Reliability and energy efficiency: AutoStore offers very high availability through redundancies and consumes significantly less energy in operation compared to traditional conveyor technology.

These strengths make AutoStore particularly attractive for industries with high article turnover and limited space – such as e-commerce, mechanical engineering, electronics, or pharmaceuticals.

How can AutoStore and SAP work together optimally?

The full potential of AutoStore is only realized through well-thought-out integration into the existing IT ecosystem. For SAP users, the following requirements are essential

Direct control of warehouse processes from SAP to avoid media disruptions
Real-time transparency of inventory and order status within the SAP system
User-friendly operation through SAP-standard interfaces
Flexible adaptability to existing SAP environments (e.g., SAP EWM, Stock Room Management)
Minimization of implementation effort and related risks

This is where status C store:IT comes into play – the SAP solution developed specifically for AutoStore integration.

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Expert knowledge to go: What are carousel ports and conveyor ports in AutoStore?

Carousel Ports in AutoStore

The Carousel Port was designed for seamless collaboration between humans and robots, ensuring that the next container to be loaded or unloaded is always ready. At this workstation, three rotating arms each carry a container. Two arms are positioned at the back of the port to enable the robots to store and retrieve containers, while the third arm is at the front, allowing employees to easily access the goods inside.

The Carousel Port remains the most widely used and popular workstation. It is based on precise usage data that captures human working behavior down to the minute. The current model, Carousel Port 4.0, features an updated safety cover that can be flexibly moved in all directions. In addition, a new safety box with enhanced emergency stop functions has been integrated. These improvements increase the efficiency, user-friendliness, and safety of the Carousel Port while also helping to reduce operating costs.

In numbers: Three rotating arms for continuous product flow, 2.5 seconds per container change for optimized productivity.

Conveyor-Ports in AutoStore

The Conveyor Port uses a transport system to bring containers to the operators. For many customers, the Conveyor Port is fully sufficient to provide access to all containers in the grid. While one container is presented to the operator, the next container is prepared by a storage robot above the port. The Conveyor Port represents the basic version of a workstation. Containers are loaded onto the transport system and moved to an opening outside the grid. Protective mechanisms and sensors ensure safe operation.

The Conveyor Port is available in narrow or wide versions and supports both crosswise and lengthwise feeding of containers. It can be installed on any side of the grid.

In numbers: 240 containers per hour, 5 seconds minimum time for container exchange.

An overview of all the advantages of direct AutoStore integration.

Why status C store:IT is the perfect solution for your AutoStore system.

status C store:IT convinces with a range of unique features that set it apart from other integration solutions:

Seamless and standardized interface: status C store:IT uses proven SAP standard interfaces for stable and high-performance communication with the AutoStore controller. This ensures loss-free and fast data transfer.
Complete process integration: The solution enables not only basic control but also advanced process functions such as complex picking strategies, prioritization, or efficient storage – all within the SAP system.
Web-based user interface: Users benefit from modern, intuitive, web-based interfaces, reducing training effort and increasing user acceptance.
High flexibility and scalability: status C store:IT adapts optimally to small warehouses with few robots as well as to large, complex AutoStore systems with many inbound and outbound points.
Proven implementation: Numerous successful projects and support from experienced SAP and logistics experts ensure a low-risk introduction and sustainable operation.
Support and continuous development: The vendor, status C, guarantees ongoing development, adaptations to SAP innovations, and comprehensive support – securing investment protection.
Cost efficiency: By being directly embedded in SAP, costly and error-prone middleware solutions are eliminated. The IT landscape remains lean and low-maintenance.

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Dr. Dirk Pawlowski

Logistics consulting SAP, status C AG

"AutoStore systems only realise their full potential when they are seamlessly integrated into the existing IT landscape. This is exactly where status C store:IT comes in - our solution ensures that processes can be controlled directly from SAP and that efficiency does not end at system boundaries."

AutoStore and status C store:IT - A successful partnership for modern SAP warehouse logistics.

AutoStore takes warehouse processes to a new level – maximally space-saving, fast, and reliable. However, without powerful IT integration, much of its potential remains unused. With status C store:IT, SAP users gain a mature, flexible, and easy-to-use solution that seamlessly integrates AutoStore into the SAP ecosystem.

This way, companies secure not only efficiency and cost advantages, but also a future-proof platform that grows with their requirements and ensures sustainable competitiveness.

Read here how our customers are already benefiting from our AutoStore expertise

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CubeDeploy: The new AutoStore update tool for fast, secure and cross-location rollouts

With CubeDeploy, AutoStore is entering a new era of software deployment: updates are faster, more secure and fully automated – without downtime and without manual effort. A single installer keeps the entire system up to date worldwide and ensures maximum stability and IT efficiency.

In combination with status C store:IT, a perfectly coordinated connection between AutoStore and SAP is created – for smooth processes, maximum availability and an automation landscape that remains effortlessly scalable.