The Generative and Agentic AI Era of Logistics

The Generative and Agentic AI Era of Logistics

EPG AURA™ – World Premiere at LogiMAT 2026

Operational and strategic excellence is no longer achieved through rigid processes or isolated systems, but through intelligent, situation-based decisions in real time. Those who master logistics today don't just decide faster – they decide better. This is precisely where Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG) comes in. At LogiMAT 2026 (Hall 4, Stand 4A71), EPG is presenting EPG AURA™ for the first time – its new AI-driven supply chain execution environment. AURA redefines the generative and agentic AI era in supply chain execution and forms the technological backbone of the next development stage of the EPG ONE Suite. In close collaboration with technology company NVIDIA, EPG is driving the transformation toward an open, intelligent ecosystem for AI-powered supply chains.

With EPG AURA™, EPG fundamentally shifts the boundaries of classic supply chain execution. AURA is not merely an extension of existing EPG systems, but a modern generative and agent-based AI environment that actively prepares, evaluates and controls operational decisions. It adds an intelligent layer to the EPG ONE Suite that not only maps processes, but understands their dynamics and influences them in a targeted manner. The goal is a clear paradigm shift: away from reactive process execution toward intelligent, predictive control. Planning, control and optimization seamlessly interlock, forming a continuous cycle of analysis, decision-making and execution. EPG AURA brings intelligence where it has the greatest impact: at the strategic and operational decision-making level. The environment connects real-time data from warehousing, transport and automation, identifies patterns, evaluates dependencies and makes the effects of operational decisions transparent.

Specialized AI agents analyze ongoing situations, simulate scenarios, identify risks early and derive prioritized actions and optimization measures. These are integrated directly into existing execution processes. Data becomes context. Complexity becomes clarity. Reaction becomes active control. Companies thus gain the ability to make well-founded decisions even under high time pressure and to manage their supply chain in a targeted, stable and resilient manner.

Deployable AI – today, not tomorrow

EPG AURA already encompasses deployable AI functions that can be used directly in operational environments. These include context-based evaluation of order priorities, analysis of bottlenecks and deviations, assessment of alternative process options, and AI-supported calculations for the optimal use of packing, loading and transport capacities. In addition, EPG AURA enables text and voice interaction for direct access to operational information and for triggering and coordinating follow-up actions during ongoing operations. By condensing relevant information in a targeted manner and directly coupling analysis with execution, AURA reduces decision and response times, supporting logistics managers in controlling operational workflows faster, more stably and more consistently.

Frontier AI for logistics: collaboration with NVIDIA

Alongside the introduction of EPG AURA, EPG is deepening its collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate artificial intelligence deeply into operational logistics processes. The foundation is a combination of NVIDIA AI infrastructure, the vision AI framework NVIDIA Metropolis, and EPG's many years of logistics expertise.

A particular focus is placed on the visual analysis of logistics processes. Using NVIDIA DeepStream, a real-time streaming analytics toolkit within NVIDIA Metropolis, camera data from logistics environments is evaluated in real time. Events are not only detected, but contextualized, placed in context and evaluated predictively. For day-to-day operations, this creates a new quality of transparency and decision-making foundations – far beyond conventional status messages.

Automated logistics under real-world conditions

Automation remains a central area of focus for EPG in 2026 and continues to gain importance in conjunction with AI. In modern logistics environments, a wide variety of material flow components, conveyor systems, shuttle systems, mobile robotics and manual processes come together. The challenge lies less in the individual system than in the stable, end-to-end control of the overall system. EPG has many years of experience in the software-based integration and orchestration of automated logistics environments. Different automation technologies are connected independently of manufacturer and integrated into a unified control logic. Material flows can be centrally coordinated, priorities dynamically adjusted and process states transparently monitored. This creates a resilient foundation for stable operations even at high throughput and under varying conditions.

Particular importance is attached to the further development of existing systems. In brownfield and retrofit scenarios, EPG supports companies in gradually modernizing existing automation and integrating new technologies into running processes. At the same time, the approach offers the necessary scalability for greenfield projects with a high degree of automation. Automation is thus understood as a dynamic system that continuously evolves in line with increasing requirements.

The operational foundation at the trade fair stand

In addition to the key topics surrounding EPG AURA, artificial intelligence and automation, EPG will also be presenting its established EPG ONE Supply Chain Execution Suite portfolio at LogiMAT 2026. Visitors to the stand will receive an overview of the modularly structured software solutions for the operational control of logistics processes. At Stand 4A71, Hall 4, trade visitors can find out how the modules of the EPG ONE Suite can be integrated into existing system landscapes and which deployment scenarios have proven successful in practice. EPG will showcase concrete application examples and will be available for in-depth discussions on efficient, stable and scalable supply chain execution solutions.