Siemens and KION Partner to Digitalize Supply Chains

New AI, automation, and simulation technologies aim to boost warehouse efficiency and resilience

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:12am

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Siemens and KION Group have announced a strategic partnership to digitalize complex intralogistics processes and make supply chains and warehouses more future-ready. The collaboration will leverage AI, automation, and simulation technologies to create digital twins of warehouses, enabling logistics companies to virtually test changes and optimize operations.

Why it matters

As supply chains face growing demands for efficiency and resilience, this partnership between technology leader Siemens and logistics solutions provider KION aims to transform warehouses into 'digital nerve centers' that can better adapt to disruptions through advanced simulation and AI-powered insights.

The details

The partnership will see KION become the first European company to use Siemens' new Digital Twin Composer software, which enables parallel real-time simulation of multiple warehouse processes. By creating detailed digital twins, logistics companies can virtually test layout changes and other operational adjustments before implementing them. The companies will also collaborate on data sharing to accelerate the deployment of AI-enabled solutions in warehouses.

  • Siemens first introduced the Digital Twin Composer at CES in Las Vegas in January 2026.
  • The Siemens-KION partnership was announced on April 16, 2026.

The players

Siemens AG

A leading global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare, with a majority stake in Siemens Healthineers.

KION GROUP AG

A major provider of industrial trucks, automation technologies, and supply chain solutions, serving customers in over 100 countries worldwide.

Cedrik Neike

Member of the Managing Board at Siemens AG and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries.

Rob Smith

CEO of KION GROUP AG.

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What they’re saying

“Together with KION, we are using a comprehensive digital twin and industrial AI to turn the warehouse from a physical hub into the digital nerve center of the supply chain – laying the foundation for greater resilience and flexibility.”

— Cedrik Neike, Member of the Managing Board at Siemens AG and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries

“With Siemens as a strategic partner, KION is strengthening its ability to combine the digital and physical worlds at scale. This takes our digital twin-based solutions to a new level.”

— Rob Smith, CEO of KION GROUP AG

What’s next

The partnership will see KION become the first European company to use Siemens' new Digital Twin Composer software, which enables parallel real-time simulation of multiple warehouse processes.

The takeaway

This collaboration between technology leader Siemens and logistics solutions provider KION aims to transform warehouses into 'digital nerve centers' that can better adapt to supply chain disruptions through advanced simulation and AI-powered insights, strengthening the resilience of global trade and commerce.