What Doosan Logistics Solutions does

Doosan Logistics Solutions Co., Ltd. (DLS) is a Korean system integrator that delivers turnkey warehouse automation by combining consulting, proprietary logistics software (WMS, WCS, WES, SMS), and material handling hardware sourced through global partnerships. Its product surface spans storage systems (OSR Shuttle, Stacker Crane AS/RS, Robot AS/RS, Pallet Shuttle, A-Frame), sortation systems (Cross-belt, Slide Shoe, Pocket Sorter, 3D Sorter, Robot Sorting System), picking systems (Pick-It-Easy Robot and Workstation, Order Distribution), and transport systems (Conveyor, AMR, Open Shuttle, Autonomous Guided Forklift). The company operates primarily in South Korea under exclusive distribution rights for KNAPP AG (extended through 2027) and VanRiet/FORTNA, supplemented by regional partnerships with Mushiny, Libiao, DAMBACH, GinFon, ROBO Tech, Atop, Motion2AI, QSSI, and Doosan Bobcat.

The business model is project-based enterprise sales: large, quote-priced contracts that bundle consulting, software licensing, hardware, integration, and multi-year technical support (24/7/365 hotline plus minimum 10-year spare parts guarantee). DLS serves 300+ customers across 10+ Asian countries, with named enterprise logos spanning retail and e-commerce (Daiso, Coupang, Emart, Lotte Mart, Nike, IKEA), cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (Amorepacific, Hanmi, Yuhan), 3PL and postal (DHL, CJ Logistics, Korea Post, Vietnam Post), and industrial (Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, LG Chem, Nongshim). The largest single contract on record is the 162 billion won Asung Daiso Yangju Hub Center project (February 2026).

DLS is currently in transition: it was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Doosan Group from a 2019 rebranding of the legacy Samoh Logistics Information business, but Doosan Corp. decided in January 2026 to sell its 100% stake for approximately 70 billion won, and South Korean robotics company Clobot submitted a binding offer in May 2026 to acquire management control, with closing targeted for August 2026. Reported financials indicate negative 47 billion won equity and a 55 billion won net loss in the most recent year, against a domestic Korean logistics automation market growing at 9% annually through 2027.

Name

Doosan Logistics Solutions

Legal name

Doosan Logistics Solutions Co.,Ltd.

Website

https://doosanlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Doosan Logistics Solutions is a South Korean system integrator providing turnkey warehouse automation — consulting, proprietary WMS/WCS/SMS software, and material handling hardware (shuttles, sorters, picking robots, AMRs) — for 300+ enterprise customers across 10+ Asian countries, currently transitioning from Doosan Group ownership to a Clobot-led acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Automation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Dropship & Supplier Fulfillment Coordination (TLAEACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Returns, Reverse Logistics & Refund/Exchange Automation (RMA) (TLAEACAH)

Keywords

• Logistics automation solutions
• Warehouse management software
• Material handling systems
• Warehouse control systems
• Supply chain consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Buji

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Logistics Automation Solutions - Project-based: DLS generates revenue through large-scale logistics automation projects including equipment supply, AI software implementation, and ongoing maintenance. Projects are typically custom-designed turnkey solutions for enterprise customers. The Asung Daiso Yangju Hub Center project represents the largest contract at 162 billion won.
2. Software Licensing (WMS/WCS/SMS): DLS provides proprietary warehouse management and control software systems including WMS, WCS, WES, and SMS. Software is integrated with hardware solutions as part of comprehensive automation packages.
3. Technical Support & Maintenance: Ongoing technical support services including 24/7/365 hotline support, regular maintenance, on-site maintenance, emergency maintenance, and spare parts supply to ensure maximum system uptime.
4. Material Handling Equipment Supply: Supply of automated material handling equipment including storage systems (OSR Shuttle, Stacker Crane AS/RS, Pallet Shuttle), sortation systems (Cross-belt, Slide shoe, Pocket Sorter), picking systems (Pick-It-Easy Robot), and transport systems (Conveyor, AMR, Autonomous Guided Forklift).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Doosan Logistics Solutions (DLS) is a system integrator that provides turnkey logistics automation solutions by combining warehouse design and consulting, warehouse process control software (WMS, WCS, WES, SMS), and material handling systems (storage, sortation, picking, and transport). The company sources hardware from global partners such as KNAPP AG and VanRiet/FORTNA and layers its proprietary software and integration services on top. It complements project delivery with 24/7/365 technical support and maintenance.

Product overview

Doosan Logistics Solutions (DLS) is a system integrator providing turnkey logistics automation solutions through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering combines four interconnected solution areas: Consulting & Engineering Services (warehouse process diagnosis, automation system design, and implementation planning), Material Handling Systems (encompassing Storage, Sortation, Picking, and Transport subsystems), Logistics IT (WMS, WCS, and SMS software platforms), and Technical Support (24/7 maintenance and spare parts). DLS sources hardware components — including OSR Shuttle, Pick-It-Easy Robot, various sorters (Cross-belt, Pocket, Slide Shoe, Robot, 3D), and transport systems (Conveyor, AMR, Open Shuttle) — from global technology partners such as KNAPP AG, while its proprietary software stack covers WMS, WCS, and SMS capabilities. The company operates primarily in South Korea and across Asian markets, with a network of over 10 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consulting & Engineering Services Warehouse automation consulting services for enterprise customers, including current-state diagnosis, operational strategy development, automation system design, and implementation planning to optimize workflows and material flows.
• Material Handling Systems Comprehensive warehouse automation hardware covering four system types: Storage Systems (OSR Shuttle, Stacker Crane AS/RS, Robot AS/RS, Pallet Shuttle, A-Frame), Sortation Systems (Pocket Sorter, Cross-belt Sorter, Slide Shoe Sorter, Robot Sorting System, 3D Sorter), Picking Systems (Pick-It-Easy Robot, Pick-It-Easy Workstation, Order Distribution System), and Transport Systems (Conveyor, AMR Forklift, Open Shuttle, AMR).
• Logistics IT (WMS / WCS / SMS) Proprietary software suite including Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Control System (WCS), Warehouse Execution System (WES), and Sorter Management System (SMS) that integrates with OMS and TMS to monitor and control inventory flow and material handling equipment within warehouses.
• Technical Support Services One-stop customer support including 24/7/365 hotline service, regular on-site and emergency maintenance, spare parts management, and systematic before/after sales service to maximize system uptime, with warranty period plus minimum 10-year spare parts guarantee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3D Sorter improves order processing efficiency by 2-3 times
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KNAPP AGcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 May 2023Austrian global leader in warehouse automation hardware and software with largest market share in shuttle systems. Exclusive partnership extended until 2027 for domestic supply of logistics automation solutions including OSR Shuttle EVO, Pickengine, and Pick-it-Easy Robot. Partnership since 2019 with customers including Amorepacific, Nike, and Daiso. Over 2,000 installations worldwide.
• FORTNA (VanRiet Material Handling Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal provider of sortation systems, system engineering, and aftermarket services headquartered in Netherlands. Second-largest sortation system provider in Europe with clients in consumer goods distribution, parcels, and 3PL. Exclusive partnership for distributing VanRiet sorters in Korea since 2013.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KNAPP AG: Austrian warehouse logistics specialist and DLS's primary technology partner. Both serve enterprise customers with integrated shuttle AS/RS, picking, and sortation solutions. Comparable because DLS distributes KNAPP hardware in Korea while also competing against it in adjacent software and systems integration work globally.
• Murata Machinery (Muratec): Japanese manufacturer of material handling systems including stacker crane AS/RS, conveyors, and automated storage. Long-standing presence in Korean and Asian markets serving similar automotive, electronics, and logistics customers as DLS.
• TGW Logistics Group: Austrian systems integrator specializing in highly automated intralogistics solutions for retail, grocery, fashion, and 3PL. Comparable as a mid-sized European-headquartered integrator with similar product portfolio (AS/RS, shuttle, picking, sortation, WMS/WCS) and Asia expansion ambitions.

Emerging players

• Geek+: Chinese AMR/warehouse robotics unicorn. Already a DLS supplier partner in Korea. Direct overlap in mobile robots and goods-to-person picking for e-commerce and 3PL, competing for the same Korean enterprise customers (Coupang, etc.) that DLS serves.
• Symbotic: AI-enabled warehouse automation platform combining robotics, software, and re-imagined AS/RS. Competes with DLS for large enterprise retail and grocery automation contracts, though with a more software/native AI approach and US-anchored customer base (Walmart, etc.).
• Locus Robotics: US-based AMR provider for warehouse order fulfillment. Adjacent competitor in the picking and goods-to-person segment that DLS addresses through Pick-It-Easy Robot and Shuttle systems, with growing 3PL and retail customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Global leader in intralogistics and supply chain solutions owned by KION Group. Dematic offers the full suite of automated storage, retrieval, picking, and sortation systems that DLS provides. Direct overlap on WMS/WCS, AS/RS, and goods-to-person solutions for large enterprise customers.
• Swisslog: KUKA-owned provider of automated warehouse and distribution center solutions. Overlaps with DLS on AutoStore cube storage, conveyors, picking robots, and WMS/WCS software, serving retail, e-commerce, and healthcare customers with similar turnkey integrator model.
• Daifuku: Japanese material handling systems giant and one of the world's largest intralogistics companies. Direct competitor in storage AS/RS, sortation, conveyor, and cleanroom/automotive warehouse automation. Has a strong Korean and Asian footprint overlapping DLS's core geographies.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell's automation solutions business providing integrated material handling, AS/RS, sortation, robotic picking, and WMS/WCS software. Comparable systems integrator serving retail, e-commerce, and 3PL with similar turnkey enterprise offerings as DLS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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