GRS enters the German market with flexible, collaborative solution for Robotics as a Service (RaaS)

• Experienced partner with innovative subscription model with no initial capital requirement
• Customers can quickly expand, downsize and adapt RaaS solution to changing market conditions or seasonal peaks, such as before Christmas or Black Friday
• Fulfilment automation for increased productivity in warehousing and logistics

Frankfurt, 23 March 2023 - GRS (Global Robotics Services), a provider of rental solutions for the automation of fulfilment, warehousing and logistics, presents its innovative solution for Robotics as a Service (RaaS) for its market entry in Germany.

GRS is the robotics division of GLP, the leading global developer of logistics real estate, digital infrastructure, renewable energy and related technologies. GRS is an innovative platform for customers who want to make their logistics more productive through the use of robotics. With flexible subscriptions, intelligent robots and a complete service, GRS is aimed at large and medium-sized companies in the contract logistics, express and e-commerce markets in the fashion, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and other e-commerce segments.

Many e-commerce companies are faced with strained supply chains, fluctuations in demand and increased costs due to inflation. Depending on the geographical region, labour shortages are also having an impact. It slows down recruitment, while employee turnover increases. In this situation, the automation of fulfilment, warehousing and logistics can be an excellent solution to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company and the safety of warehousing for employees. However, high initial capital requirements are often a barrier to automation^.1

"We offer our customers one-stop solutions based on an innovative subscription model with no initial capital requirement and no long-term capital commitment. The costs are based on utilisation, and payment is made on a time and material basis. Our customers do not bear any asset risks. Instead, they secure a clear market advantage by automating the processes for fulfilment, warehousing and logistics," says Jens Müller, Sales Director, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe, GRS.

Advantage through RaaS

RaaS offers a space-saving, efficient solution and a high-quality, comprehensive service that enables tenants to streamline their warehousing processes and maximise their productivity. The complete service from GRS includes advice, planning, provision of robots, installation and maintenance as well as adaptation to changing market developments. GRS can customise the scope and type of service to meet its customers' requirements.

It takes around three months from signing the contract after the test phase to productive use. The configuration can comprise 600-6,000 stations, depending on customer-specific requirements.

RaaS versus purchase solution

Unlike RaaS, owners of a robotics infrastructure have to invest large sums of money. The initial capital requirement is followed by ongoing maintenance costs, which are generally expensive and difficult to calculate.

The situation is completely different with RaaS solutions, because with leased systems, the long-term capital commitment is replaced by easily calculable operating costs. As a result, GRS offers its customers the opportunity to make reliable predictions about the  return on investment for the use of the system.

"RaaS offers three major advantages over purchased systems: a clear cost advantage, greater flexibility and more security. There are no capital costs for the customer. Instead, they can call up robotics services at will. As a result, RaaS overcomes the uncertainty that otherwise surrounds robotics. We are accelerating the introduction of automation in the logistics market and are among the pioneers in this field. We are now focussing on Germany for the market launch in Europe, having already successfully implemented 100 million different RaaS services in Asia and North America," says Hongming Chen, CEO of GRS.

1) https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/industrials-and-electronics/our-insights/unlocking-the-industrial-potential-of-robotics-and-automation

Caption: GRS robot
Image rights: GLP PF Germany Management GmbH

About GRS (grs.com)
GRS (Global Robotics Services) is the robotics division of GLP. The innovative GRS platform offers collaborative solutions for Robotics as a Service (Raas) based on a subscription model and flexible costs depending on the scope of use. The service is aimed at customers who want to make their logistics processes more productive as e-commerce demands ever greater efficiency.

The subscription model requires a lower initial capital requirement, includes lower fixed costs and offers flexible rental terms that help many small and medium-sized companies close the automation gap. The scalable solution is adaptable to changing market conditions. A complete service package including consulting, implementation, maintenance, system and robotics upgrades is part of the offer.

About GLP (glp.com)
GLP is a leading global business builder, owner, developer and operator of logistics real estate, data centres and renewable energy systems, including related technologies. With many years of experience and extensive operational expertise, GLP establishes and develops thriving businesses and creates value for its clients.

GLP owns assets and manages companies in 17 countries in Asia, Europe, North and South America. GLP Capital Partners, a global alternative asset manager with approximately USD 125 billion in assets under management as of 31 December 2022, is the exclusive investment and asset manager for GLP. More information about GLP at www.glp.com/global.

Through its commitment to a wide range of ESG principles, GLP aims to enhance its business activities, protect the interests of its shareholders and investors, show appreciation to employees and clients, and promote communities where GLP locations are located. Further information can be found at www.glp.com/global

GLP's European portfolio comprises more than 8.5 million square metres of logistics space. It covers selected strategic logistics markets and is let to blue chip customers such as Amazon, UPS and Volkswagen. The company has a prime portfolio of building plots in Europe, which enables the development of a further 3.8 million square metres. Further information on GLP's European business can be found at https://eu.glp.com/de/.

Note to editors:
GRS will be exhibiting at LogiMAT - International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management (Messe Stuttgart, 25-27 April 2023) with a stand (Hall 6 / 6C31).
If you would like to find out more about GRS, please watch the
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