Körber AG last week said it is combining its industry experience and data with NVIDIA Corp.’s AI and digital twins technologies to accelerate automation innovation in the logistics and supply chain sector.
The Hamburg, Germany-based company said it will use NVIDIA Omniverse libraries to create physics-accurate simulations of warehouses and logistics facilities. “These twins embody the characteristics of the physical world, enabling a new level of intelligence, efficiency, and speed when defining today’s complex logistic systems,” it asserted.
Körber said it has years of experience in delivering software, robotics, and automation. Its supply chain business unit is separate from its software group, which last year rebranded as Infios.
Partners promise to apply physical AI to logistics
Körber described physical AI as “AI systems that understand and interact with the physical world through physics-based simulations.”
Through digital twins built with Omniverse, Körber said it can mirror real-world operations with photorealistic precision, incorporating data from decades of logistics and parcel experience.
The company said this will enable scenario testing, rapid prototyping, and even training of advanced robotics, such as humanoid systems in warehouses and parcel hubs, before they enter a live facility.
Digital twins to boost supply chain operations
Körber said its collaboration with NVIDIA could benefit its customers across the pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), food and beverage, courier, express and parcel (CEP), retail, and e-commerce sectors. It cited:
- Innovation: Rapid prototyping and testing of new logistics solutions in virtual environments
- Efficiency: Safe simulation of complex scenarios such as peak demand, system breakdowns, and layout changes
- Scalability: Reuse of digital simulation models across diverse operations worldwide
“Working with NVIDIA marks a pivotal moment for Körber and the supply chain industry,” said Helena Garriga, Körber executive board member and president of the Business Area Supply Chain. “By integrating cutting-edge NVIDIA AI and simulation capabilities with our deep operational know-how, we are redefining what intelligent logistics can achieve, delivering scalable, adaptive, and future-ready solutions for our global customers.”
Group-wide opportunities
Körber said it is advancing AI, automation, and simulation across the organization. It is rolling out scalable digital models and proven methods in additional areas to strengthen innovation and customer value across the group.
“The digital twins we are developing together with NVIDIA represent a major step forward for our customers,” said Stephan Seifert, CEO of Körber. “They enable complex operations to be designed, simulated, and optimized in a fully virtual environment – long before any hardware is installed. By doing so, we shorten the path from concept to go-live, enable faster and more confident decision-making, and deliver measurable performance gains.”
“This technology partnership underscores our commitment to creating lasting value for our customers – and marks another important step on our journey into the future with LIFE 2035,” he added, referring to Körber’s strategy for leadership, innovation, financial independence, and global empowerment.
Earlier this month, the company acquired Stellium, a Houston-based SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) consulting firm. On the hardware side, Körber Supply Chain partnered with HH Stainless Pte. Ltd. to implement an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS).