Mebra optimizes its logistics with AutoStore and the renovation of its stacker cranes
MEBRA
Sector: Distribution of hardware products and construction materials
Implementation: February 2026
Location: Braga, Portugal
Solution: AutoStore and retrofitting of stacker cranes and new software
MEBRA specializes in the distribution of hardware products and construction materials. Its activity is aimed at both the hospitality and retail channels and is characterized by demanding operations based on logistical efficiency, proximity to the customer, and a high capacity to respond to variable demands. The company manages an extensive catalog that includes large-volume and heavy products, which requires flexible and precise logistical solutions.
Logistical challenges
Among the main challenges identified are the need to consolidate both systems without duplicating tasks, maintain traceability throughout the process, and adapt the solution to the space conditions of the warehouse without compromising efficiency.
Solution
Smartlog has developed a comprehensive logistics solution for MEBRA that combines several order preparation subsystems, adapted to the nature and turnover of each reference. On the one hand, a picking system for heavy, low-turnover products; on the other, an AutoStore system for small, high-turnover references. Both flows converge at a single order consolidation station, allowing simultaneous and coordinated preparation from both systems. This hybrid architecture improves operational efficiency and facilitates the management of complex orders with greater precision.
The retrofit of the current stacker cranes developed by Smartlog includes the replacement of PLCs with new commercial components, the renovation of mechanical and electrical elements, and the implementation of open-source management software for the customer. This operation is carried out on a scheduled basis, avoiding significant system downtime.
The solution is ready for future expansion thanks to the additional frame in the AutoStore and the modularity of the transport system. This allows the operation to be scaled without affecting the current structure, adapting to new volumes and logistical needs.