EPG Expands Standardized AutoStore Integration to Scale Warehouse Automation

(July, 09, 2026) EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group), a leading provider of unified supply chain execution software, announced the continued global expansion of its standardized AutoStore integration for EPG ONE™ Warehouse Management System (WMS). Built to tightly connect warehouse management and cube storage automation, the integration helps companies orchestrate AutoStore operations in real time, improve storage density, accelerate fulfillment, and scale automated warehouse processes without relying on custom middleware or fragmented system architecture.

Shorter delivery expectations, expanding product assortments, labor constraints, and rising warehouse space costs are accelerating demand for compact, high-performance fulfillment systems. AutoStore has become one of the most widely adopted cube storage solutions for maximizing storage density while supporting fast, dynamic order fulfillment. EPG recognized this potential early and invested in a standardized interface between AutoStore and EPG ONE WMS. Today, that integration is proven across numerous live installations and provides the foundation for faster automation projects, greater operational control, and scalable warehouse performance.

From the very first implementations, the standardized EPG ONE WMS interface proved to be the key to seamless orchestration between warehouse management and automation. With every project, EPG gained additional experience, continuously refining and enhancing the solution. “We invested early in creating a solution that tightly integrates AutoStore into our WMS,” explains Jett Chitanand, President of EPG Americas. “That early investment gives customers a stable and scalable architecture from day one. For companies investing in automation, long-term value depends on how effectively that technology connects to day-to-day warehouse execution. A reliable, repeatable, and scalable integration gives customers the flexibility to grow while protecting their automation investments.”

From Pioneer Project to Proven Industry Solution

EPG has steadily evolved its AutoStore integration through successive customer implementations, making it a standard component of the EPG ONE™ Suite that now supports numerous live environments around the world.

For B2B wholesaler AXRO, the integration supports fulfillment operations defined by complexity, speed, and flexibility. A broad product portfolio, highly variable order structures, and international supply chains require the ability to process time-sensitive orders quickly and reliably. “Our product portfolio is extremely diverse, and many customer orders are highly time-sensitive, with same-day shipping requirements,” says Mike Jonescheit, Managing Director at AXRO. “Thanks to the close collaboration with EPG, we were able to integrate AutoStore seamlessly into our operations. Today, we benefit from greater transparency, increased storage density, shorter processing times, and a scalable foundation for future growth.”

Global zipper manufacturer YKK relies on the solution with a strong focus on process reliability. Its AutoStore system is directly integrated into production supply processes. Through the standardized interface, EPG ONE WMS processes inventory changes without requiring additional middleware or custom integrations, enabling rapid response times and complete operational visibility. “For us, it was crucial that the AutoStore solution could be integrated directly into our logistics processes,” says Alexander Sann, Deputy Factory Manager at YKK. “With the standardized EPG ONE WMS interface, inventory changes are processed in real time. This provides the transparency and reliability we need to respond flexibly to the requirements of both manufacturing and logistics.”

“The AXRO and YKK projects demonstrate how versatile AutoStore can be across very different operational environments,” says Michael Bolz, Consulting Alliance Director at AutoStore. “Combined with the standardized EPG ONE WMS interface, customers gain a solution that delivers stability, scalability, and long-term reliability across industries.”

End-to-End Automation Control in Real Time

The standardized AutoStore integration within EPG ONE WMS enables end-to-end control of the core processes required to synchronize warehouse management and automation, including goods receipt, storage, replenishment, picking, and order consolidation. EPG ONE WMS acts as the central control platform, processing inventory updates, order priorities, and bin movements directly within the WMS environment. “For AutoStore, close integration with powerful warehouse management systems like EPG ONE WMS is essential,” Bolz adds. “The combination of hardware and intelligent software ensures that customers can operate their facilities with stability, transparency, and scalability.”

The benefits become particularly evident in dynamic warehouse environments, where order priorities, inventory levels, and replenishment requirements constantly change. The result is complete operational transparency, greater process reliability, and a system that scales alongside the business.

Experiencing the Technology in Practice

EPG also showcases the integration at its global headquarters in Germany through a dedicated demonstration environment featuring a fully operational AutoStore installation with bins, robots, a CarouselPort 4.0 workstation, and a mini-grid. The environment gives customers and partners a realistic view of how AutoStore and EPG ONE WMS work together across automated storage, replenishment, picking, and order consolidation, while also serving as a development and training platform that helps reduce implementation risk before customer go-lives.