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Optimization of material flow

Flow instead of standstill: Shorter distances. Higher productivity. Perfectly planned.

Material Flow Optimization – bott Designs the Perfect Layout

Intelligent transitions. Shorter paths. Perfectly coordinated processes.

Material Flow Optimization – bott Designs the Perfect Layout

Intelligent transitions. Shorter paths. Perfectly coordinated processes.

In modern production and logistics environments, efficient material flow determines productivity, quality, and delivery capability. And achieving an efficient flow of materials is not a matter of chance but rather the result of deliberate planning. Lean management principles are key to optimizing material flow, such as focusing on streamlined processes, minimal waste, and maximum value creation. 

Bott is your partner for tailored solutions wherever boxes, containers, or intermediate products are moved from point A to point B – whether in material provisioning, transport, or handover. 

From initial workstation design to material provisioning and ergonomic access, we optimize material flow layouts. By bridging the starting and end points of your intralogistics, Bott solutions form the interface between people and logistics processes — including assembly, testing, and packaging. 

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From the Field: Manual Assembly of Kiosk and Self-Checkout Systems

At its Paderborn location, Diebold Nixdorf is enhancing its production efficiency with the modular avero workstation system. This solution is deployed across multiple sites in a wide range of manual assembly tasks for ATMs and self-service checkout systems — from single workstations to full-scale assembly lines.

Our Solutions

for Efficient Production Logistics

Our Solutions

for Efficient Production Logistics

FiFo Racks – Keep Materials in Flow 

  • Freestanding, mobile, or workstation-integrated 
  • First-in-first-out principle for clean batch separation and traceability 
  • Modular and adaptable to your process 

Workstation Shelving & Material Provisioning

  • Ergonomically positioned shelves directly at assembly workstations 
  • Less time spent reaching and searching  
  • Quick access to boxes, small parts, tools, and intermediates 

Transport Trolleys & Line Feeding

  • Flexible use between process stations 
  • Custom-configurable line-feeding trolleys 
  • Buffer zones, interim storage, and pick-up carts — all from one system 

Two-Container System & Kanban 

  • Clear separation of consumption and supply containers 
  • Kanban trigger for automatic resupply control 
  • Ideal for repetitive assembly tasks 

Electrically Optimized Container Circulation 

  • Electrically driven material loops for quiet, ergonomic movement
  • Reduces manual lifting and travel time
  • Ideal for synchronized or cycle-based production 

Optimized Workstation Design 

  • Initial layout planning based on material flow logic
  • Short walking distances, ideal reach zones, logical handovers 
  • Interfaces between people, materials, and technology 

Quantity Planning & Container Sizing 

  • Precise sizing based on cycle times and consumption rates
  • Avoids overfilling and bottlenecks 
  • Optimal use of space in racks, trolleys, and workstations 
An ergonomic workplace that allows posture changes.

The Components

Ergonomic workplace design with avero promotes the health & efficiency of employees

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Optimizing assembly workflows with modular workstation systems avero.
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Measuring and testing devices

Precise and flexible – measurement and testing solutions for every application.
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Digitally connect workstations – securely and at scale with the elution two software platform.
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Your Benefits at a Glance

  • Seamless interfaces between logistics and production 
  • Greater transparency through structured provisioning logic 
  • Improved ergonomics for your staff 
  • Reduced throughput times and lower error rates 
  • Scalable and modular—ready for future demands 

Whitepaper: 5S Method for Workplace Organization

Whitepaper: 5S Method for Workplace Organization

Our whitepaper on 5S workplace organization explains how the 5S method drives order, efficiency, and safety in the workplace. Discover real-world examples of successful implementation and the benefits they bring — plus hands-on tips to help you apply 5S consistently in your day-to-day operations.

Our avero workstation system can be used as a stand-alone workstation or assembled into assembly lines.

bott Takes Intralogistics Further

  • bott optimizes material flow layouts—from the broad concept to the final shelf 
  • bott designs provisioning to be ergonomic, transparent, and efficient 
  • bott reduces travel distances, improves access times, and lowers error rates 
  • bott brings order and flow to the workstation, where it matters most 
You can flexibly set up the individual stations in your industrial production line ergonomically.

Material flow a continuous movement made up of many small transitions. It’s in these moments that bott solutions make a big impact, creating seamless and efficient connections between people, materials, and processes. Designed for fast reconfiguration, our systems easily adapt to new products, workflows, and evolving requirements – keeping your operations flexible and future-ready. 

With experience from hundreds of projects, Bott knows that no two production environments are the same. Whether it’s a single station or an entire line, we work closely with you to design material flow solutions that fit your exact needs – flexible, scalable, and built for real-world production. 

Constantly moving forward

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Let’s Get Started: Rethink Your Layout with Us

We’ll develop the optimal material provisioning system with you—precisely tailored to your processes, your employees, and your future.

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