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Yelmo: Digital order picking saves Schachermayer 13,000 printouts per day
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less printouts per year
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Wholesalers are all too familiar with the problem of time-consuming and resource-intensive picking processes.
Printed pick lists, which are still standard practice in many companies, are particularly problematic. At Schachermayer, this led to over 13,000 printed slips of paper every day. An enormous effort that far exceeded the actual picking process.
Together with Schachermayer, we developed a clear vision: to completely digitize order picking without disrupting proven workflows. ‘Yelmo’ was designed to eliminate the need for printed pick lists while supporting familiar processes seamlessly.
The result is more time for the essentials, less effort spent on administrative tasks and, above all, less paper waste.
Printing costs more than it appears on paper
At first, the challenge seemed manageable. 4.7 million sheets of paper per year – an impressive figure, but one that could easily be converted into euros. However, the actual costs were hidden and exceeded the cost of the materials alone.
The challenge
More than material costs
- Inefficient process: Every empty paper tray, printer jam and outdated pick list caused costly and time-consuming disruptions to the workflow.
- Prone to errors: Manual lists led to misunderstandings, incorrect picking and rework.
- Sustainability gap: At a time when customers and partners are increasingly valuing environmental responsibility, high paper consumption was an obstacle.
Rather than a radical overhaul, Schachermayer needed an intelligent solution that would improve existing processes without replacing them.
The solution
"Yelmo"
Schachermayer replaced 13,000 paper slips per day with real-time digital pick lists using Yelmo, eliminating frustration over printer problems, outdated lists and wasted time. Now, all information is always up to date and accessible without delay, available from anywhere.
The transformation was so seamless that teams were able to start working more productively with Yelmo right away. Rather than dealing with outdated processes, they can now focus on what matters most: providing better customer service, optimising workflows and driving innovation. Employees can now dedicate their energy to creating real value.
Less effort, more impact
The results speak for themselves, and they extend beyond saving 4.7 million sheets of paper that Schachermayer no longer uses.
- 4.7 million fewer sheets of paper per year: This represents a significant cost reduction and a major step towards sustainability.
- Printers, toner and maintenance costs have been completely eliminated: Schachermayer no longer has to invest in additional hardware, consumables or repairs.
- Employees gain valuable time: Rather than dealing with printing, refilling or problem solving, staff can now work in a much more focused manner.
- Sources of error and misunderstanding are significantly reduced: Digital pick lists are always up to date and can be accessed at any time, regardless of location.
Schachermayer is positioning itself as a model company. Rather than being mutually exclusive, sustainability and efficiency offer a clear competitive advantage in the market.
With Yelmo, Schachermayer now has a fully digitized process.
The results are impressive across the board: costs are drastically reduced, time losses are eliminated, and resource consumption is minimised. At the same time, flexibility, productivity and sustainability are measurably increasing. A win-win situation for the company, its employees and the environment.
Our partner
Since 1838, Schachermayer has been a trusted wholesale distributor of technical and design-focused products, blending tradition with modern expertise. As an Austrian family-owned business, we serve trade, industry, and retail customers with a comprehensive range of over 100,000 in-stock items and tailored services—from logistics to machinery support. With delivery times of just two business days for stocked items and personalized expert advice available in-person or online, Schachermayer prioritizes efficiency and individualized customer care.
