Körber and Unilin reach milestone in logistics software harmonization

Hamburg, Germany / Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 20 May 2026. 

Körber has reached an important milestone in its ongoing logistics transformation project with Unilin. In April, the partners will begin implementing the second SAP Material Flow System (MFS) at Unilin’s production site in Wielsbeke, Belgium. The implementation phase is scheduled to run until early 2027 and represents the next step in harmonizing Unilin’s logistics software landscape and integrating warehouse operations with SAP.

Unilin is a global manufacturer of flooring solutions, insulation boards and wood panels and part of Mohawk Industries Inc., the world’s largest flooring company. The company behind brands such as Quick-Step and Pergo operates multiple production and warehouse locations with a range of automated logistics systems. Over time, these environments evolved with different software interfaces and control layers. Together with Körber, Unilin is now working to standardize these systems and establish a scalable architecture for future automation.

The project focuses on implementing the SAP Material Flow System (MFS) that connects SAP EWM´s warehouse management processes with the physical automation layer inside the warehouses. While SAP EWM manages inventory and process control, the MFS coordinates real-time material movements such as conveyors and automated vehicles.

The upcoming implementation at the Wielsbeke site in Belgium marks the continuation of a long-standing partnership that began in 2023 with the first MFS implementation at the Vielsalm plant, also in Belgium. A key challenge during the overall project has been integrating existing warehouse infrastructures, many of which were implemented years ago with limited documentation. The joint teams therefore conducted detailed analysis and blueprint phases to fully understand the current systems before designing the new architecture. Once the implementation is complete, a standardized template will be available for subsequent deployments supporting Unilin’s long-term strategy of harmonizing warehouse automation and logistics software across its operations. “Close collaboration enabled us to turn legacy warehouse structures with limited documentation into a robust standard blueprint for future rollouts”, said Wiek de Winter, Director of Professional Services, Netherlands, at Körber Supply Chain Consulting.

According to Jos Decock, IT Director Logistics, Integration & Collaboration at Unilin, “Together with Körber we are creating a standardized integration with SAP that helps reduce system complexity while building a scalable logistics foundation for future sites and technologies”.