Geilenkirchen, October 13, 2026 - CSB-System SE has received the “ERP System of the Year 2026” award in the “ERP Integrated Robotics Solutions” category for its innovative picking solution, which combines AI, robotics, and ERP.

The shortage of skilled labor is a major challenge for many businesses, particularly in the food sector and other process industries. This challenge is compounded by the need for reliable, robust picking processes that can perform under demanding conditions such as low temperatures, high humidity, and shift work.

With the CSB Order Picker, CSB has developed a pick-and-place solution that fully automates picking operations. The Order Picker automatically manages material flows, gripping processes, and staging, seamlessly integrating the ERP system with material flow controllers and robotic systems.

This maximizes efficiency, transparency, and scalability in picking operations while minimizing staffing requirements: approving the picking order automatically triggers the material flow, limiting manual intervention to exceptional cases.

Connecting AI, robotics, and ERP system unlocks the full potential of digitalization

One of the solution’s key benefits is that, based on the order data, the system automatically calculates the most efficient allocation of source and target crates while controlling all processes through consistent data flows. New products can also be maintained centrally in the ERP system without the need to modify the robot programs.

Organizations benefit from a significantly reduced workload for employees, greater process reliability, and substantial savings in time and labor. In addition, transparent KPIs and picking statistics support continuous process improvements.

“Only by connecting AI, robotics, and ERP can we unlock the full potential of digitalization and effortlessly control highly complex business and production processes,” explains Alexander Maier, who presented the solution to the award jury.

The jury particularly recognized the solution’s holistic approach. Rather than imposing standardized automation, the CSB Order Picker adapts to each company’s individual processes. The seamless integration of different systems and technologies has long been one of CSB’s core competencies.

Prestigious award

The “ERP System of the Year” award is one of the most prestigious prizes in the ERP sector. The winners are selected through a multi-stage process in which an expert jury and the public presentation of the solutions play a central role.