Dematic, a global leader in supply chain automation, has announced a strategic partnering relationship with GreyOrange to enhance its flexible automation capabilities and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions for distribution and fulfillment operations. Through this collaboration, Dematic will integrate GreyOrange’sGreyMatter®, an AI-powered platform designed to orchestrate robots, systems, and workflows. The platform improves operational speed, accuracy, and coordination across increasingly complex warehouse environments.
Mike Larsson, President of Dematic and member of the KION executive board, stated that modern warehouses require seamless integration between people, robotics, and digital systems. He noted that the partnership reflects Dematic’s commitment to delivering adaptable solutions that help customers scale efficiently while maximizing existing investments.
The integration of GreyMatter into Dematic’s software ecosystem represents a significant advancement in flexible automation. The combined capabilities will enable unified coordination of fixed automation systems, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and human workflows within a single orchestration platform. This approach enhances real-time visibility, optimizes performance, and improves operational agility.
Key capabilities of the partnership include unifying diverse automation technologies, enabling hardware-agnostic integration, improving throughput, and delivering greater operational transparency across complex workflows. The solution also supports multiple fulfillment models, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to evolving supply chain demands.
Looking ahead, the collaboration lays the groundwork for a broader network-level vision that extends beyond warehouses. The companies aim to enable real-time coordination of inventory, capacity, and order flows across distributed fulfillment networks, including in-store environments.
Akash Gupta, CEO of GreyOrange, highlighted that the future of automation lies in flexibility and intelligent orchestration. He noted that the partnership enables customers to optimize existing automation investments while unlocking new efficiencies through a unified, AI-driven control layer.
Headquartered in Atlanta and part of the KION Group, Dematic operates in over 26 countries, delivering advanced automation solutions that enhance productivity and resilience. GreyOrange, also headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in AI-powered warehouse orchestration and inventory management, serving global retailers, distributors, and third-party logistics providers.
