Manufacturer of electrical components
Automated transport throughout the picking warehouses, enabling operators to avoid carrying heavy loads
The customer
A company specialising in the global manufacture of electrical components and automation solutions, with a particular focus on digitalisation and efficient energy management, and a strong emphasis on sustainability, efficiency and the resilience of critical infrastructure.
The customer
A company specialising in the global manufacture of electrical components and automation solutions, with a particular focus on digitalisation and efficient energy management, and a strong emphasis on sustainability, efficiency and the resilience of critical infrastructure.
Logistical challenges
The facility needed to move racks weighing up to 1,000 kg between the various picking points and the parcel preparation station for dispatch. Manual handling resulted in waiting times and posed a risk of accidents. It was essential to ensure a continuous, safe flow that was fully synchronised with customer orders.
Logistical challenges
The plant needed to move racks weighing up to 1,000 kg between the various picking points and the parcel preparation station for dispatch.
Manual transport involved waiting times and the risk of accidents.
It was necessary to ensure a continuous, secure flow that was fully synchronised with customer orders.
Solution implemented
The AGVs travelled along a long aisle, eliminating the need for operators to drag heavy trolleys. When an operator places one or more boxes onto the trolley at each station, they confirm the action and the robot moves on to the next station, awaiting further confirmation. The aim is to prevent operators from carrying boxes from one point to another or dragging trolleys that become very heavy.
Solution implemented
The AGVs travelled along a long aisle, thereby avoiding the need for operators to push heavy trolleys.
When an operator places one or more boxes onto the trolley at each station, they confirm the action and the robot moves on to the next station, where it waits to receive further confirmation.
The aim is to prevent staff from having to carry boxes from one place to another or drag trolleys that become very heavy.
Results
The bidirectional vehicles optimised transport in narrow aisles, maintaining a constant supply between the finished goods warehouse and the pallet preparation stations for dispatch.
Results
The bidirectional vehicles optimised transport in narrow aisles, maintaining a constant supply between the finished goods warehouse and the pallet preparation stations for dispatch.
