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Just a few years ago, the main requirement for a transport logistics system might have been a better overview of vehicle arrivals and departures. Today, companies are addressing a much broader issue. Transportation is interconnected with warehousing, shipping, planning, and external carriers. It involves a vast amount of data, documents, and people who need the right information at the right time. And the more complex the operation, the less room there is for manual data entr

With a smaller warehouse, many things can be handled through experience. The warehouse worker knows where a specific item is usually stored. The manager knows the priorities. If someone doesn’t know where a pallet is, they’ll ask a coworker or pick up the phone. But what if 2,000 pallets pass through the warehouse every day? Then questions like “Where do I put this?”, “Where is this pallet?”, or “Which one should we pick first?” are no longer minor delays. At this volume, the

Robots? No. The biggest concerns arise only when it comes to their integration. When people hear the term “AMR robot,” most imagine an autonomous vehicle that safely navigates a warehouse or production hall and automatically transports materials. Robot technology itself has reached a high level today. Modern AMR robots can independently navigate their surroundings, avoid obstacles, and move safely among people. Nevertheless, in conversations with customers, we repeatedly enco

Before logistics even reach the warehouse, decisions are made at the gatehouse. That’s where the first overview is created of which vehicle is arriving, what it’s carrying, where it should go next, and when it should be processed. When companies talk about automation, the focus is often on the warehouse, production, robots, or modern material-handling technologies. That’s where the movement of materials is most visible, and that’s where companies look for opportunities to spe

When materials run out on the production floor, a quick response is crucial. The operator sends a request, the logistics team receives the information, and ensures that supplies are replenished. This is precisely why the logistics call system has become a standard feature in many manufacturing companies. However, as production grows, companies often find that the problem isn’t how to call on logistics. The problem is how to manage it. When logistics operates solely on the bas

An ERP system often runs for years without any major issues. Orders are processed, inventory levels are stable, and the warehouse handles day-to-day operations smoothly. The company therefore naturally assumes there is no reason to make any major changes. At a certain point, however, the same problems begin to recur. Receiving takes longer than before, warehouse staff search for goods based on their own experience, new hires require extensive training, and during peak periods

The departure of carriers is usually explained by the price of transport. In practice, however, more than just price is decisive. The carrier chooses customers according to where it can effectively use its time and vehicle capacity. And time is a factor that companies often underestimate - especially when they do not have control over the management of truck arrivals. Where truck arrival management is decided: not on the invoice, but on the ramp From the company's perspective

The problem is not the number of vehicles, but how the management of truck arrivals is set up. In practice, that moment will show whether the logistics are working or if they have just not been under pressure so far. The trucks will arrive at the same time. Not because it was planned that way, but because delays, changes in orders and the reality of transport will occur. And it is this moment that will reveal how the system is set up. When logistics only works under ideal c

Express transport often acts as a safety net today. When something goes wrong, materials are missing or planning goes wrong, the solution is quick – an express shipment is ordered. The goods arrive, production does not stop and the problem is considered solved. But this model may change significantly from July 2026. What is to change From July 1, 2026, a new tachograph regulation for vehicles over 2.5 tons in international transport will come into force. In practice, this mea

Automation is not the right answer to every warehouse problem. At a certain point, however, it becomes the most reasonable solution in warehouse logistics — not a technological experiment. The difference between these two states is not about robots, but about what the manual model can no longer handle. The following situations are typical signals that warehouse management is reaching its limits. Orders are growing faster than people’s capacity If work volume continues to grow

Ten years ago, most warehouses operated in a similar way. Pallets, forklifts, manual movements, and simple planning. A model that had been proven over time and made sense. Today, however, the conditions have changed significantly. Growing volumes, pressure on delivery speed, and labor shortages mean that what worked in 2016 now often runs into limits that can no longer be solved by better organization alone. What has changed over the last 10 years In the past, warehouses were

(And one answer after which it makes no sense to continue) A planning system can help. But only if it takes responsibility for reality. In many companies, however, it ends up as just another tool that someone has to constantly monitor, fix, and “guard” so nothing goes wrong.From the outside, it looks like a system.In reality, it is just another layer of manual work. Before you start choosing a tool, it makes sense to name the reality first. Question 1: Where does the order or

Yet many projects still end with the feeling that the expected benefits never truly materialized. Not because the technology didn’t work. But because from the very beginning, it wasn’t clear what was supposed to work differently after the investment. The doubt companies rarely admit out loud When a proposal for a new system, a process change, or automation appears, it is often accompanied by a question many companies ask only quietly: “ What if we invest – and the result won’

Sales growth is often celebrated in companies as a clear success. In logistics, however, growth is often the moment when systemic weaknesses begin to surface. Most companies do not recognize a logistics problem at the moment it arises, but only later—when it starts to show externally, towards customers, sales teams, or management. It is rarely a sudden collapse. Much more often, it is a gradual transition between stages in which the existing way of operating is no longer suff

Logistics for fresh food is an extremely demanding discipline. It requires speed, accuracy, and reliability throughout the entire day – and night. Lunys, a long-standing leader in fresh food distribution in Slovakia, therefore decided to fundamentally modernize its dispatch process and transform a traditional warehouse into a highly automated, next-generation facility. The result is a solution that today ranks among the most technologically advanced warehouse operations not

Slovakia is home to many talented technology experts capable of creating world-class solutions – from robotics to intelligent logistics systems. However, as Martin Jančo, founder and CEO of M2M Solutions and recipient of the Personality of Science and Technology 2021 and Innovator of the Year 2024 awards, points out, the journey from idea to success is not an easy one. While innovation is being created in Slovakia, its commercial potential is often not fully realized. In thi

The year 2025 was once again a year of innovation, collaboration, and growth for M2M Solutions. It brought new projects, technological shifts, and partnerships that strengthened our activities in logistics, manufacturing, and research. We thank all colleagues, customers, and partners who contributed to these achievements. M2M Solutions continues to grow globally The year 2025 marked a significant expansion of our international presence. We opened new branches in the Czech Rep

Innovation is the engine of industry – but it does not always bring the expected effect. Many companies invest in modern technologies that are ultimately not used or do not bring the expected benefit. The reason is not the technology itself, but the way it is prepared and implemented. We talked about these challenges at the Newmatec 2025 conference and also during the webinar "Innovation does not work without a change in thinking", the recording of which is still available

In June, our company participated in the Metro Arch Camp 2025 conference in Poprad, which is one of the unique events reflecting current challenges associated with digitalization, automation, smart city management and energy. In an environment full of experts and leaders from various fields, including healthcare, we had the opportunity to present our internal logistics solutions for the Bory Hospital (Penta Hospitals). Innovations in hospital logistics Within the Healthcare