Apex Warehouse Automation
Apex Warehouse Automation: Cost Efficiency is Just the Start
Is your warehouse holding you back? Or driving you forward? We help inventory-driven businesses modernise, accelerate ROI and lead Africa’s emerging digital economy.
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The True Cost of Manual Warehouse Operations
African businesses now compete in a 24/7, real-time economy,
but 80% of African warehouses are not automated.
The average 2% error rate costs millions in returns and customer dissatisfaction
On average, 55% of operational expenses are due to inefficient manual order-picking
The 63% inventory accuracy baseline leads to stockouts and lost sales
efficient space use as rental costs keep rising
Limited scalability to handle increasing volumes
High labour costs, pilfering,
and turnover
Proven Results
Apex real-time solutions power some of Africa’s
most innovative and efficient supply chains.
most innovative and efficient supply chains.
Process orders received by SLA on the same day, (down from 3 days)
Pan- African Retailer1 Day
down from 3
15 Minutes
to train new employees
Facility
throughput grew with more than
90% system uptime
Pan- African Telco
1%
error Rates
5x
better performance after WMS implementation
Put Your Warehouse on Autopilot
Best-of-breed solutions. Integrated into any IT system in Africa
and supported by seasoned local engineers.
Advanced Robotics & Automation
- Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS):
- Maximise vertical space, increase storage density by up to 85%,
- Md maintains inventory accuracy above 99%.
Intelligent Picking Solutions
- Pick-to-Light Systems: Reduce
- errors and increase order accuracy
- Pallet Shuttle Systems: Maximize warehouse space efficiency
Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
- Seamless Integration: Integrate Seamlessly integrate with WMS and ERP
- Optimise operations with real-time data and analytic
AI-Powered Inventory Management
- Predict demand and reduce stockouts with ML algorithms
- Make data-driven decisions with real-time analytics
Autonomous Vehicles
- AGVs & AMRs: Improve fulfillment speed and efficiency
- Reduce labor costs and enhance workplace safety
Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
- Maximise vertical space utilisation
- Increase storage density by 85%
- Achieve over 99% inventory accuracy
We Accelerate ROI Like No Other
We never recommend anything you don’t absolutely need. Or shoehorn solutions
to your system’s limited functionality because we can integrate tailored,
real-time automation for African warehouses.
Scalable
Automation
Start small and grow. Apex offers solutions that evolve with your business, ensuring long-term sustainability and fewer system overhauls.
Success in
African Markets
Our solutions are designed to meet the specific challenges of operating in Africa, from currency fluctuations to regional regulations.
Global Solutions, Local Integration:
Leveraging 20+ years of local expertise and a team of engineers, we integrate best-in-class technology to address Africa’s unique warehousing challenges.
ROI from
Day One
We target areas that drive significant operational gains. For example, most warehouses’ manual picking accounts for 55% of operational costs.
We build ROI into the Lifecycle of Your Warehouse Solution
We never recommend anything you don’t absolutely need. Or try to shoehorn solutions into the limited functionality of your system
ROI from Day One
We target areas that drive significant operational gains. For example, most warehouses' manual picking accounts for 55% of operational costs.
Automate at the level you need
Tailor your automation to your needs, from barcode scanning to advanced robotics.
Maximise your tech stack
Our middleware expertise integrates cutting-edge solutions with your existing tech stack, maximising current investments without costly overhauls.
Lower your support costs
Avoid €850 15-minute support calls from international providers. Our seasoned local engineers offer rapid, affordable assistance to minimize downtime
Why Choose Apex RTS as
Your Automation Partner?
Best of Both Worlds:
Access to global, industry-leading solutions with local expertise and support.
Flexible Approach:
We meet you wherever you are in your automation journey, from manual to fully automated operations.
Proven Track Record:
We’ve helped major African companies like Vodacom and MTN transform warehouse operations.
Comprehensive Solutions:
From WMS to WCS, we offer end-to-end automation capabilities under one cost-saving roof.
African-Centric Focus:
Our ConnXion 360º solution complements global offerings with features specifically designed for the African market
Automate wherever you are on your modernisation journey
Every project is unique, and we will build a tech stack
and support a roadmap that marries your needs.
System Integration
Implement WMS and WCS for real-time inventory tracking and optimised order fulfillment.
Mechanised Automation
Integrate robotics, AI, and AGVs for complex operations, boosting productivity and cutting labour costs by up to 50%.
Real-Time Data Visibility
Advanced warehouse control systems (WCS) provide real-time data insights, enabling you to make data-driven decisions.
Software and Hardware Partners
Choose full systems or specific components. We integrate planning, people,
and equipment for unmatched flexibility, including eCommerce, fulfillment centres,
in-store systems, and click-and-collect services
Lower Upfront Costs May Cost You More Later.
Talk to us about accelerating your ROI over the lifecycle of your automation investment.
Case Studies
“We can fulfil every customer requirement. They simply tell us what needs to be done, and we can do it. Automation helps us tremendously with this.”
Ron Kleinsmit, warehouse manager at Radial Europe in Groningen
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Are Your Warehouses Handbrakes or Levers in Africa’s Emerging Digital Economy?
80% of African warehouses are not automated. And only 15% are mechanized. Download our pitch deck and take the first step towards transforming your warehouse into a strategic advantage.
