Warehousing & Logistics Solution for the Automotive Industry
Covers the full flow from parts receiving, storage and picking to line-side delivery for final assembly, with an AS/RS as core storage, heavy-duty conveyors and AGV line-side delivery.
Industry Challenges
Key warehousing & logistics challenges in the Automotive industry
- Many part types, with small, large and special parts side by side
- JIS (Just-In-Sequence) pull with demanding supply takt
- In-plant logistics must stay in sync with the final assembly line while handling container return and traceability
Solution Components
Covers the full flow from parts receiving, storage and picking to line-side delivery for final assembly. An AS/RS serves as core storage, with heavy-duty conveyors and AGV line-side delivery; the information system covers sequencing management, container return and traceability.
Value Delivered
- Precise Takt MatchingJIS (Just-In-Sequence) pull and SPS (Set Parts Supply) for demanding supply takt
- Closed-loop Empty Container ReturnStandardized loading reduces turnover losses
- Total Plant & Cross-workshop PlanningEnd-to-end material flow control across workshops