Manufacturing & Logistics
Delivering the future one solution at a time
Growth in e-commerce. Smart factories. Delivery robots. Digital transformation across the manufacturing and logistics industries is accelerating rapidly as the way we live rapidly changes. The resulting shift in demands of both consumers and businesses requires resilience, agility, and smart thinking.
Growth must be sustainable
Major companies engage NetZero strategies with strong ambitions to be achieved in a short period of time. Embrace this challenge as an opportunity to transform your Manufacturing and Logistics activities not only to pioneer a sustainable future but also to gain resilience and increase agility in an uncertain market.
Speed cannot sacrifice security
As digital manufacturing technology booms, swift product supply is no longer enough. Security must be at the forefront of transformation along each step of the process. Skilled tech talent will be central in balancing these demands — and that’s where Akkodis comes in.
Transform or get left on the shelf
Massive disruption in supply chains, low business visibility, and plateauing margins are pushing the manufacturing industry to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies. Companies must embrace technologies like AI, Cloud, Machine Vision, and Predictive Maintenance to remain relevant in the industrial and manufacturing sphere.
Companies must be ready for revolution
The fourth industrial revolution is upon us — driving a true transformation in technologies and processes that make industrial and production processes smart. Akkodis’ industrial automation engineers develop solutions for superior industrial processes and assist with all aspects of hardware and software design and implementation, including documentation, support, and standardization.
Electronics & Semiconductors
The semiconductor industry is at the core of the digital revolution. All major industries, such as communications, computing, healthcare, and manufacturing and logistics are dependent on the pace of semiconductor development to deploy their next-gen digital solutions.
Silicon Design
- FPGA Design & Architecture
- DFT (Design for Testing)
- Front-End & Verification
- Library Design
- Back-End Design
- Fabrication
Hardware Platforms
- Post Silicon Validation Reference Design Kits (RDK)
- RF/Antenna Design
- Development Platforms
Security
- Application Security
- Hardware Security
- IoT Security
- Mobile Security
Embedded Solutions
- System Design
- System Development
- System Manufacturing
- System Testing & Verification
Platform Software
- Platform Dev & Maintenance Platform Validation
- Android & Linux software
- Application software
- Firmware & Middleware Development
Support & Maintenance
- Silicon Lifecycle Management
- Predictive Maintenance
- System Performance
- Test & Quality Analytics
Industrial Manufacturing
Industry 4.0 is well underway and to survive in today’s digital landscape, every link in the supply chain must be optimized. Supply chain resiliency is fast becoming the focus for manufacturers to meet fluctuating demands and respond to future crises. Achieving this requires manufacturing solutions such as digital tools for real-time visibility and traceability as well as manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Hardware Platforms
- Post Silicon Validation
- Reference Design Kits (RDK
- RF/Antenna Design
- Development Platforms
Smart Factory Solutions
- Smart Manufacturing Platforms
- Smart PLM
- Asset Management
- Predictive Maintenance
Connected Solutions
- Internet of Things, Sensors
- Device Engineering
- Gateway Design & Development
- IoT Platform Development
Smart Engineering Solutions
- AR/VR in Manufacturing
- Robotics & Automation
- Advanced Analytics – AI/ML
- Additive Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineering
- Plant Design & Engineering
- Simulation & Modelling
- Line & Fixture Design
- Manufacturing Automation
- CNC, CMM Engineering
- Quality Management
Value Engineering
- Value Analysis
- Reverse Engineering
- Product miniaturization
- Product Modernization
Logistics
Unlock efficiencies in production and logistics processes. With Akkodis, take advantage of real time planning solutions that optimize your entire supply, logistic and production chain – so you can make optimum decisions and pivot when necessary. Create redundancy and contingency plans so that the crucial work you do is not disrupted by supply chain issues or other events. Let’s future-proof your operations.
Production Planning solutions
- Design Assembly sequence and process planning
- Capacity planning, balancing and MTM analyzes (plan time analyses)
- Digital worker assistance systems (AR)
Intralogistics
- Intralogistics route optimization (based on AI)
- Material flow planning and simulation (digital twin)
- Optimize storage areas and picking process
- Optimize internal transport including AGV/FTS)
- Value stream analysis and process optimization according to lean management principles
Operational logistics
- Warehouse management
- Picking and packaging,
- Goods receipt and shipping,
- Internal transport,
- Production-related services, pre-assembly and assembly
Supply Chain
- Planning and support of relocations
- Outbound: Distribution and planning of the shipping network
- Inbound: Comparison and definition of delivery forms (conventional, JIT/JIS) and delivery frequencies
- Capacity and resource planning
- Complaint management
- Risk assessments along the supply chain
- Optimize logistics costs
Supplier management
- Supplier development
- Preventive and reactive supplier management
- Task force management
- Vulnerability analysis
- Tool management (analysis, tracking, auditing)
- Auditing VDA 6.3
- Market studies, potential analyses
- Supply chain risk management
- Capacity and bottleneck management
Planning of special load carriers (SLT)
- Concept planning, profiles
- Design detailed planning and simulation
- Supplier management
- Load carrier management
- Digital sample presentation
- Ergonomics, occupational safety, commissioning
- System trials, system testing
- Load carrier procurement / appointment tracking
- Quality goal
- Container planning (e.g. shopping baskets/special load carriers)
- Transport and route planning
Quality Management
- Production process and product release (PPAP/PPF)
- Process capability investigation (PFU)
- System analysis or equipment capability analysis (MSA)
- Advanced quality planning (APQP)
- Quality control / statistical process control (SPC)
- Audit: IATF 16949 / ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 14001
- Training and coaching on quality topics and methods
- Risk management / error management / complaint management
FAQs about Manufacturing & Logistics
Manufacturing and logistics organizations are being transformed by Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence (AI), smart factories, industrial IoT (IIoT), digital twins, automation, and sustainability initiatives. Manufacturers, logistics providers, and supply chain organizations are investing in digital technologies to improve productivity, resilience, quality, and operational efficiency.
Organizations are increasingly modernizing production environments and supply chains through connected systems, intelligent automation, and real-time data platforms.
Akkodis helps manufacturers combine engineering, software, data, and automation expertise to accelerate digital transformation and operational excellence.
Organizations are increasingly modernizing production environments and supply chains through connected systems, intelligent automation, and real-time data platforms.
Akkodis helps manufacturers combine engineering, software, data, and automation expertise to accelerate digital transformation and operational excellence.
AI and generative AI are helping organizations optimize production planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, quality control, and maintenance operations.
Generative AI is increasingly used to automate engineering documentation, assist product development teams, improve knowledge management, and accelerate decision-making. AI-powered analytics can identify inefficiencies, predict disruptions, and optimize manufacturing and logistics performance.
Akkodis supports industrial organizations through AI solutions, advanced analytics, automation initiatives, and digital transformation programs.
Generative AI is increasingly used to automate engineering documentation, assist product development teams, improve knowledge management, and accelerate decision-making. AI-powered analytics can identify inefficiencies, predict disruptions, and optimize manufacturing and logistics performance.
Akkodis supports industrial organizations through AI solutions, advanced analytics, automation initiatives, and digital transformation programs.
Industry 4.0 refers to the integration of connected technologies, automation, industrial IoT, cloud platforms, AI, and advanced analytics into manufacturing operations.
These technologies enable manufacturers to create smart factories capable of real-time monitoring, predictive decision-making, and continuous optimization. Industry 4.0 improves flexibility, productivity, product quality, traceability, and operational resilience.
Organizations across manufacturing sectors are adopting Industry 4.0 strategies to remain competitive in increasingly global and data-driven markets.
These technologies enable manufacturers to create smart factories capable of real-time monitoring, predictive decision-making, and continuous optimization. Industry 4.0 improves flexibility, productivity, product quality, traceability, and operational resilience.
Organizations across manufacturing sectors are adopting Industry 4.0 strategies to remain competitive in increasingly global and data-driven markets.
Smart factories use connected machines, sensors, automation systems, analytics platforms, and real-time monitoring technologies to improve operational performance.
These environments enable manufacturers to increase production efficiency, reduce downtime, improve product quality, and optimize resource utilization. Smart factories also support more adaptive production models that can respond quickly to changes in demand.
Akkodis supports smart manufacturing initiatives through digital engineering, automation, systems integration, and operational technology modernization.
These environments enable manufacturers to increase production efficiency, reduce downtime, improve product quality, and optimize resource utilization. Smart factories also support more adaptive production models that can respond quickly to changes in demand.
Akkodis supports smart manufacturing initiatives through digital engineering, automation, systems integration, and operational technology modernization.
Data has become one of the most valuable assets in manufacturing and logistics. Organizations rely on integrated data platforms to improve engineering collaboration, production planning, quality management, operational visibility, and supply chain coordination.
Digital engineering combines traditional engineering expertise with technologies such as simulation, digital twins, analytics, and automation to improve product lifecycle management and operational performance.
Akkodis supports data modernization, interoperability, engineering data management, and digital transformation initiatives across industrial ecosystems.
Digital engineering combines traditional engineering expertise with technologies such as simulation, digital twins, analytics, and automation to improve product lifecycle management and operational performance.
Akkodis supports data modernization, interoperability, engineering data management, and digital transformation initiatives across industrial ecosystems.
Digital twins are virtual representations of assets, production systems, or operations that use real-time data to simulate performance and predict outcomes.
When combined with predictive maintenance, digital twins help organizations detect issues before failures occur, reduce downtime, optimize maintenance schedules, and improve asset reliability.
Manufacturers increasingly use these technologies to improve operational efficiency while reducing maintenance costs and production disruptions.
When combined with predictive maintenance, digital twins help organizations detect issues before failures occur, reduce downtime, optimize maintenance schedules, and improve asset reliability.
Manufacturers increasingly use these technologies to improve operational efficiency while reducing maintenance costs and production disruptions.
Manufacturers face growing pressure to improve efficiency while managing supply chain volatility, rising costs, workforce shortages, regulatory requirements, cybersecurity risks, and sustainability objectives.
Organizations must also manage increasingly complex engineering data, maintain product quality, and accelerate innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
Akkodis helps organizations address these challenges through engineering services, software development, automation, validation, and digital modernization expertise.
Organizations must also manage increasingly complex engineering data, maintain product quality, and accelerate innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
Akkodis helps organizations address these challenges through engineering services, software development, automation, validation, and digital modernization expertise.
Supply chain organizations are increasingly adopting automation, advanced analytics, digital platforms, and real-time visibility solutions to improve agility and resilience.
Digital technologies help organizations optimize transportation, inventory management, warehouse operations, demand planning, and supplier collaboration. Trusted data-sharing initiatives and digital identity technologies are also improving transparency across supply chain ecosystems.
Organizations such as the IOTA Foundation have demonstrated how trusted data exchange can enhance supply chain visibility and coordination.
Digital technologies help organizations optimize transportation, inventory management, warehouse operations, demand planning, and supplier collaboration. Trusted data-sharing initiatives and digital identity technologies are also improving transparency across supply chain ecosystems.
Organizations such as the IOTA Foundation have demonstrated how trusted data exchange can enhance supply chain visibility and coordination.
Sustainability has become a strategic priority for manufacturers and logistics organizations. Companies are investing in energy efficiency, waste reduction, circular economy initiatives, sustainable supply chains, and ESG reporting programs.
Organizations such as HP are strengthening sustainability reporting and governance programs, while industrial manufacturers continue to modernize operations to reduce environmental impact. CropEnergies and other process-industry organizations are also investing in more efficient production and planning processes.
Digital technologies play an increasingly important role in helping organizations measure, manage, and improve sustainability performance.
Organizations such as HP are strengthening sustainability reporting and governance programs, while industrial manufacturers continue to modernize operations to reduce environmental impact. CropEnergies and other process-industry organizations are also investing in more efficient production and planning processes.
Digital technologies play an increasingly important role in helping organizations measure, manage, and improve sustainability performance.
Industrial organizations rely on engineering and technology partners to accelerate digital transformation, modernize operations, and manage increasingly complex technology environments.
These partnerships support initiatives such as Industry 4.0 adoption, AI implementation, smart factory development, supply chain modernization, sustainability programs, validation activities, and engineering excellence.
Akkodis supports manufacturers and logistics organizations across industrial sectors, including work supporting organizations such as Hitachi, HP, Legrand, BTicino, CropEnergies, and ecosystem initiatives involving the IOTA Foundation.
These partnerships support initiatives such as Industry 4.0 adoption, AI implementation, smart factory development, supply chain modernization, sustainability programs, validation activities, and engineering excellence.
Akkodis supports manufacturers and logistics organizations across industrial sectors, including work supporting organizations such as Hitachi, HP, Legrand, BTicino, CropEnergies, and ecosystem initiatives involving the IOTA Foundation.