Faster Than Growth: How GymBeam Is Building the Logistics of the Future
GymBeam has grown from a company based in Košice into one of Europe’s most prominent sports nutrition brands. Behind this growth lies not only a strong product portfolio and e-commerce, but also strategic investments in in-house manufacturing, automation, and technology. Logistics is a key part of this transformation. GymBeam has implemented the AutoStore robotic system in Košice and built an automated distribution hub near Milan, spanning more than 15,000 m² and featuring 85 robots and 74,000 storage locations.Anna Spišáková will share practical insights into building a logistics system that must keep pace with the company’s rapid growth. How can you tell when an existing operating model is no longer sufficient? When does automation become a strategic necessity, and how can companies ensure that technology delivers genuine operational and business value? This keynote will offer an inside look at GymBeam’s logistics transformation, from decisions on automation and robotics to the integration of data, IT, and processes, as well as the role of people in implementing change. It will also explore the results, challenges, and lessons learned, offering inspiration to companies seeking their own path towards more flexible, efficient, and scalable logistics.
