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TVH achieves sustainability goal

Posted on by David Priestman

Parts specialist TVH has reached the second level in the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) sustainability trajectory, and may now call itself SDG Champion.

TVH − a global player in the field of parts for forklifts, industrial, construction and agricultural equipment – was one of the first Belgian companies to receive the UNITAR certificate of SDG Pioneer in 2020. This constituted international recognition for corporate sustainability.  Specifically, TVH garnered the highest praise during the last audit for its recycling efforts, ergonomic work environment, and extensive electric vehicle fleet and infrastructure. Now, TVH has also reached the next level, becoming an SDG Champion.

Anton Theunynck, Global Sustainability Manager at TVH (pictured left with Frederik Hanssens, TVH’s SHE Manager), said: “To our company, sustainability is of strategic importance. This clearly helped to convince the jury, as did our choice to commit to specific SDGs through targets and measurements. A final convincing element was our policy to have key actors, such as the board, management and focus groups, take on a specific role, all the while providing the necessary cross-pollination. We were also given some homework: translating all of this into bigger strategic actions.”

UNITAR wants to offer governments and organisations a compass for corporate sustainability, based on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (or SDGs). To receive UNITAR certification in Belgium, a company must realise actions for all 17 SDGs and obtain the Voka Charter Corporate Sustainability at least three years in a row. TVH meets both conditions.

 

RAJA shares growth strategy with suppliers 

Posted on by Keith McKinley

RAJA Group, a European leader in the distribution of packaging, office supplies and industrial equipment, brought together its 300 most important suppliers on October 14th in Frankfurt as part of the RAJA Group Suppliers’ Day 2022.

Led by Ulrick Parfum, Director of Purchasing and Product Offering (Packaging, Equipment, Janitorials, EPP), and Michael Behling, Head of Category, Commerce Platform & Data Management, as well as Alain Josse and Vincent Terradot, Managing Directors RAJA Office and RAJA Packaging & Equipment, the event allowed for RAJA Group to involve its main supplier partners in its ambitious development projects.

Driven by strong organic growth and a strategy of acquisitions to better meet market needs, the RAJA Group has become a key player in the field of business supplies and equipment. An independent company benefiting from the long-term vision of its President Danièle Kapel-Marcovici, a multi-specialist and multi-channel distributor with strong values and convictions, RAJA today serves more than two million companies across Europe, of all sizes and in all sectors of activity.

Despite the difficult economic climate, the Group remains as optimistic and determined as ever: “Being a supplier to the RAJA Group means having maximum exposure for your products and multiplying opportunities to sell. It is also an opportunity to create value and share the fruits of strong growth throughout Europe.  Finally, and above all, it also means ensuring the satisfaction of our customers every day,” say Josse and Terradot.

The Suppliers’ Day 2022 also allowed RAJA Group to clarify its expectations of its suppliers: “Our growth plans necessarily go hand in hand with the selection of the best manufacturers. Our aim is to build long-lasting partnerships with our strategic suppliers, based on common values: consistent product quality, excellent service, innovation, commitment to environmental responsibility and of course competitiveness,” Parfum and Behling explain.

 

STILL cooperates with Hydrogentle on hydrogen

Posted on by David Priestman

STILL has been a pioneer in the field of alternative energies for years and is continuing to drive forward the use of hydrogen in intralogistics. From next year on the Hamburg-based intralogistics provider will not only be producing fuel cell systems at the company’s own plant, but has also entered into a cooperation regarding hydrogen infrastructure in order to offer customers everything from a single source.

STILL will launch its own 24V fuel cell system for warehouse trucks next year. This will be produced at the main plant in Hamburg. With this, STILL will be the first original equipment manufacturer on the European market to produce fuel cell systems – so-called battery replacement modules – at its own production facilities.

“Fuel cell technology is certainly STILL’s most innovative mainstay at the moment,” explains Frank Müller, Senior Vice President STILL Brand Management. “Particularly in view of the current crises, we believe that this technology has a great chance to succeed.

In order to advise and support its customers comprehensively in matters of fuel cell technology as well, STILL has entered into a partnership with Hydrogentle GmbH, a Hamburg-based engineering firm that plans special plant construction, prepares feasibility analyses and advises customers on the subject of hydrogen infrastructure.

“With the support of the hydrogen specialist Hydrogentle, we can, in the interest of our customers, offer a holistic approach to the topic of fuel cells,” Müller continues. Holistic means that the customer only needs one point of contact with STILL: to provide high-quality industrial trucks that are ‘fuel cell-ready’, the fuel cell, the service and the entire hydrogen infrastructure – all from a single source.

Hydrogentle GmbH, based in the Port of Hamburg, develops and implements projects and concepts in the field of green hydrogen and provides support to customers. Like STILL, Hydrogentle takes a holistic approach: consulting, evaluation and individual site assessment as well as planning, project management and implementation. At the customer’s request, Hydrogentle provides support right up to the handover of a turnkey hydrogen infrastructure for the refuelling of industrial trucks and other vehicles.

“Hydrogen and all that it entails is complicated,” says Axel Poblotzki, Managing Director of Hydrogentle GmbH. “We simplify the topic and make hydrogen- based solutions tangible at every scale.”

The one-face-to-the-customer approach takes on a special meaning in the context of hydrogen. The value chain from the production to the refuelling of hydrogen is long and complex. Different suppliers and trades have to be coordinated with each other like Swiss clockwork. This is where Hydrogentle comes in and develops everyday solutions for customers. The focus is on the technical, legal and economic feasibility of projects and concepts.

“The cooperation between our two companies will significantly simplify the consultation, the installation of infrastructure and the operation of fuel cell-powered forklift trucks for our customers,” says Müller. “We are very pleased that we were able to win Hydrogentle as a partner.”

 

Returns are a fact of retail

Posted on by David Priestman

Retailers need to maintain efficient returns systems in their warehouses to retain customers, maximise margins and remain competitive, says Edward Hutchison, UK Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems.

Returning goods has become as an established part of shopping as buying them, since being accelerated during the era of growth in online shopping, where goods are purchased without being tried. The free returns promise carried over to all retail channels, including the high street, and has created a situation in this ultra competitive sector where the unconditional invitation of free return of goods has become enshrined. Returns being limited only to occasions when a retailer failed to match customer expectation has become a distant memory.

This has led to an evolution in shopping habits where consumers, taking free returns for granted, purchase multiple sizes or varieties in the knowledge that they can be returned at no cost. This practice is felt acutely in fashion retail, where shoppers are now accustomed to buying clothing and shoes in a variety of sizes in the knowledge that they will send back any unwanted items.

This can be clearly seen in the returns of online purchases by category in the UK in 2022, as shown by Statista Global Consumer Survey published in May of this year. It asked: ‘Which of these kinds of articles have you sent back after an online order in the past 12 months? Clothing topped the list of items people shop for by far, with almost a third of purchases returned (32%). Shoes come next (15%). All other categories follow some way behind, being evenly distributed between 3% and 8% – though 51% said they didn’t send anything back.

However, there is of course a cost to processing a return and this is leading some retailers to question the economics of free returns and to consider invoking a charge for customers. Such thoughts may not go down well with consumers, some 89% of who identify ease of returns as their top priority when purchasing online, according to data from delivery experience platform Sorted. Research from market researcher Appinio found that 71% of UK consumers would avoid shopping online if they were required to pay to return the items. It will be interesting to see what happens. But irrespective of whether a charge is imposed or not, returns still need to be processed with maximum efficiency.

Indeed, dealing with a return correctly does provide the retailer with an opportunity for positive customer sentiment, potentially increasing customer loyalty and to gain customer advocacy. Having a low-cost, simple yet effective and above all efficient returns processing pathway, will allow returned goods to be placed back on sale as quickly as possible.

The logistics sector has developed solutions to help returned goods to be processed as quickly as possible to gain the maximum value through reintroducing the goods back into stock. For many retailers now, returns are a large and important element of their inventory.

This makes the selection of the appropriate shelving system, container transport, picking methods, as well as the complete internal warehouse processes, a vital factor for an efficient returns system.

BITO provides many products and solutions that contribute to this aim. For example, pallet racking can be configured with a single pallet bay level and shelving above to provide locations for unpalletised ‘returned to stock’ items.

When using BITO’s galvanised shelving for returned items, dividers can be placed on a shelf to help organise stock simply. They can be easily moved to change the size of compartments and can clearly identify new products, for example, at a glance or separate product lines or returns.

To speed the movement of returned goods back to stock, a driverless container transporter, such as the LEO Locative from BITO, makes a smart addition to a warehouses. It helps to reduce travel times for returns as well as other tasks.

Proactive action to reduce returns can be instigated by retailers handling large numbers of items. Deploying order picking systems with minimal error rates will reduce picking errors in e-commerce. This will not only result in higher customer service levels, but will also help to eliminate incorrect orders in fulfilment as a cause of returns.

A sophisticated and highly efficient returns processing system is critical to success in many sectors and can be decisive for a business’ profitability. BITO distribution systems massively optimise order and returns logistics, improving online retailers’ competitiveness. They meet the e-commerce sector’s current demands for flexibility, speed and maximum accuracy. As a result, logistics specialists can optimise goods flow and organise returns logistics so that returned products promptly show back up in the system.

DP World invests €80m in HSE innovations

Posted on by Keith McKinley

DP World has reduced the risk of injury by 40% across its European portfolio by investing €80m in key safety practices and equipment upgrades, as well as improving reliability using the latest digital software.

The global end-to-end logistics and smart trade enabler has always put employee safety at the centre of its daily operations and has a strong record on safety in Europe, but DP World believes it has made huge progress in safety and accident prevention in the last 12 months due to significant investments in smart solutions.

Combined with innovation and employee experience, DP World’s redefined HSE practices are resulting in a marked improvement in safety, which in turn enhances productivity trade movement across the continent.

Enoma Woghiren, Regional Head of HSSE for DP World Europe, said: “With 20 terminals in 12 countries across the breadth of Europe, and 8,000 staff to care for, we have been guided by our first ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risk annual report, a North Star for our efforts to become a beneficial and safe logistics operator. Our activities across the continent are creating a safety benchmark for us as an organisation and our industry peers in Europe and beyond.”

Facilities in terminals in, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Turkey are prime examples of the innovative DP World approach to reducing safety risk.

In Belgium, DP World Antwerp has built a world-first straddle carrier platform and refuelling station. The €2m, 150m-high structure was opened in September 2021, allowing drivers to get on and off their tall vehicles safely, while also creating a shielded safe zone for fuelling, cleaning and inflating tyres.

The platform allows drivers to enter the straddle carriers at cab level, thereby removing the risk of them climbing the ladder into the cab. The tyre inflation station protects staff from the risk of injury from parts being pushed out due to air pressure and improves productivity by inflating tyres in just two minutes rather than 15.

The investment in the platform is part of DP World Antwerp’s wider €200m investment to increase capacity and productivity using an approach that will redefine sustainability at the terminal by continually enhancing safety features and reducing its carbon emissions.

Another such feature which has recently been launched is its Route 1700 mobile app, which protects truck drivers from harm by giving them the option to complete their pre-shift administrative processes before entering the port vicinity where there are lots of moving vehicles.

Elsewhere in the region, DP World Yarimca, Turkey, is finding innovative ways to make safety smarter. This terminal has recently adopted Digital Surveyor, which allows customers and employees to view the work being done on vessels remotely, thereby reducing the number of people on-site and reducing the risk of accidents.

The cutting-edge analysis software can inspect and assess safety levels and risk in marine vessels and their cargo. This process is normally carried out by an individual and can take 78-hours a month per vessel. For a small-scale port, this process is repeated 10,360 times for an average of 1,480 containers every month – which equates to significantly reduced capacity and revenue.

DP World Yarimca’s new technology is reclaiming all this lost time, while also identifying and reducing potential risks and their related costs. That means safer employees and customers, reduced ongoing costs and increased capacity.

In the Netherlands, Rotterdam World Gateway has invested in more sustainable electric vehicles and has identified the potential risk of an increase in battery fires, which can happen as batteries age or are damaged in any way. To prevent this, the team have built an on-site battery pool, where they can sink at-risk batteries in water until they can be repaired or sustainably disposed of.

Celebrating the region’s safety accomplishments, Woghiren concluded: “At DP World we want to change what’s possible. We are committed to introducing the latest technology to enhance our proposition and our operations across the globe, but this is not just enhancing our customer experience and enabling growth – it is also allowing us to reduce the carbon emissions generated by our terminals and making them safer places to work and visit.

“This focus on innovation has allowed us to make huge strides in terms of improving the overall safety at our terminals and we will continue to enhance the safety features as we grow and evolve to meet the future needs of our customers and employees.”

 

iFollow mobile robots increase capacity to 1,500kg

Posted on by David Priestman

iFollow has expanded its iLogistics Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) range to include a unit with a 1,500kg capacity. Made at iFollow’s state-of-the-art facilities outside Paris in France, the iL – 1500 tops the range that includes units with capacities of 300kg, 600kg and 1,000kg. And with a unit height of just 17cm, it is the thinnest mobile robot in the world that can carry 1.5t. This gives the new unit the ability to handle a broader range of duties. The unit, which weighs 230kg and has dimensions of 1340 x 760 x 171 (mm), can attain a speed of 1.7m/s. Its 54.6V battery gives 10 hours operation between charges.

Constructed to be sturdy and reliable, iFollow’s iLogistics robotic solution offers many other benefits including the ability to be deployed in cold rooms with temperatures down to -25°C. The temperatures of the key electronic components are regulated by a servo system completely developed by iFollow. This ensures the absence of condensation, even when moving from a very cold environment to a temperate space.

The iL – 1500 navigates without any infrastructure while accustoming to its environment. Because the AMRs adapt to the constraints of existing facilities, there is no need to modify premises.

The lifting platform for the iL – 1500 can be changed, allowing a single unit to fulfil a variety of requirements. Platforms available include a slat conveyor, roller conveyor, chain conveyor, tray roller conveyor, tank support and an on-demand platform. The AMR has the flexibility to transport different storage units such as pallets, trolleys and roll cages – it can carry two roll cages simultaneously – and a robust build means it will happily withstand travel on rough floors.

Working collaboratively with warehouse staff including order pickers, the iL – 1500 provides a productive solution in many sectors and, as a manufacturer and producer of software, iFollow can customise the units to meet the particular needs of the application.

 

PLUS Retail expands with WITRON

Posted on by David Priestman

The Dutch food retailer PLUS Retail B.V. together with the logistics partner WITRON Logistik + Informatik is expanding its national distribution centre for dry goods in Oss, which is currently in the middle of the realisation phase.

The reason for the expansion of logistics capacities is the merger of PLUS with the Dutch food retailer Coop, whose logistics processes will be partially integrated into the new highly automated PLUS distribution centre.

In 2023, a substantial part of the 550 stores will be supplied from a range of more than 12,000 different items. WITRON’s OPM, CPS, and DPS solutions is capable to pick more than 452,000 cases onto roll containers or into store totes in a store-friendly and error-free way.

“Both PLUS and Coop place maximum focus on service quality, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, and sustainability,” according to PLUS Supply Chain Director, Rowell Versleijen. “That’s why we embrace innovation and state-of-the-art technology in all areas of our business.”

The heart of the distribution centre is WITRON’s OPM system, which was originally designed for 20 COM machines and will now be expanded by four COM machines. The automated tray warehouse in front of the picking area will also be expanded by eight stacker cranes (48 in total) and 45,700 storage locations (274,500 in total). The automated pallet warehouse will receive one additional stacker crane (11 in total) and 2,700 storage locations (29,500 in total).

The integration of all additional racking units, vehicles, depalletisers, stretch-wrappers, as well as their conveyor system and IT-based connections will be carried out in the existing building. Expansion options already planned for the warehouse will now be utilised.

“Due to the modular design of our end-to-end solutions and their physical compactness, we can develop highly flexible future concepts for our customers during the design phase already, which can be conveniently integrated into an existing system to increase volume, grow product range, add pick stations, or change business and material flow processes. Regardless of whether the system has been in operation for many years or, as in the case of PLUS – the system is being build,” explains Jack Kuypers, Senior Vice President North-West Europe at WITRON.

The merger of PLUS and Coop under the PLUS brand creates what is currently the third-largest full-service food retailer in the Netherlands, supplying more than 4.5 million customers per week with everyday goods, holding a market share of around 10%. The company, with annual sales of approx. €5bn, employs more than 40,000 staff members.

 

AR Racking names new EMEA sales director

Posted on by Keith McKinley

José Miguel Sobradillo has been appointed as the new EMEA Sales Director for the pallet racking solutions of industrial storage systems specialist AR Racking. Sobradillo replaces José Manuel Lucio at the head of the EMEA market, who was combining the position with that of Managing Director, a role he will exclusively concentrate on from now on.

The new Sales Director takes on the challenge with determination: “It is a highly motivating challenge trying to consolidate AR Racking’s good positioning in the entire EMEA region. The objective is to turn AR Racking into the leading supplier of storage solutions in all these markets in which we are present. In my new position I will try to contribute to this by focusing on: strategies offered by stand-out projects that increase our customers’ competitiveness, as well as our product knowledge and care.”

Sobradillo knows perfectly the intra-logistics sector and AR Racking’s potential, having spent more than a decade performing sales management roles there. After many years as a sales management leader in the European Anglo-Saxon market, in recent months he has taken on the role of Key Account Manager – Global Accounts, a position focused on customers with large-scale and specific storage projects and which he will continue to combine with the new role.

With University training in industrial engineering, AR Racking’s new EMEA Sales Director has both a professional background in sales and a technical and industrial market profile.

TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS with additional topics

Posted on by David Priestman

On March 29 and 30, 2023, the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS will once again be all about hands-on testing of innovations and new developments in warehouse and material handling technology. The target group of the international test event are innovation-oriented B2B decision-makers from all areas of logistics. Up to 100 selected innovations await the participants.

After two test runs under corona conditions, the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS in Hall 3 of Messe Dortmund will be starting with two new special test areas. Ergonomics and occupational safety are the focus at “Exoskeleton & Co.”, where visitors can try out for themselves how it feels to work with exoskeletons, suction systems and other devices. The new “Order Picker Safari” is a highlight for retailers and all those who attach great importance to order picking. Horizontal order pickers from various manufacturers will be available for testing and picking on a set measuring around 400 sq m.

As in previous years, participants can also try out the products and solutions of the nominees for the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award 2023, which will also be tested by the 26-member jury from 20 nations, including Peter MacLeod from Logistics Business, the UK’s only representative. Finalists for the world’s largest intralogistics award will go through the three-stage IFOY audit as part of TEST CAMP, which begins as early as March 27.

Driving forklifts, operating all types of warehouse technology yourself, interacting with logistics robots, trying out software – all this is possible in the hall with more than 9,800 sq m of space. Booths with demonstration areas, a get-together and an indoor restaurant invite guests to intensive networking discussions without the hustle and bustle of a trade fair.

“Spot on Innovation” is also the motto in the congress area of TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS. In order to facilitate knowledge transfer among logistics experts, the organiser is once again setting up a conference programme with prominent panel discussions on both days. The popular thematic highlight tours are also planned again.

There will also be a reunion with the AGV Mesh-Up initiated by the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association and its member companies. Following its world premiere in 2021 and its continuation in 2022, the new edition of the live test of the VDA 5050 communication interface, which will be held exclusively at TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS, promises a spectacular setting with new technical challenges. The aim of VDA 5050 is for Automated Guided Vehicles in the warehouse to communicate via plug-and-play technology, regardless of manufacturer.

They drive with different navigation modes, such as line-guided or contour-based, but communicate with the higher-level control system. B2B visitors will have the unique opportunity to observe the deployment of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) from various manufacturers on 500 sq m and to exchange ideas with developers and scientists.

The green orientation of the new event format in logistics will also be consistently continued in 2023. The organiser has made sustainability a principle and taken numerous measures to conserve resources. The focus is on recycling and reusability, a central stand construction, the use of regenerative energies and the principle of dispensing with equipment that is not absolutely necessary.

 

 

Automation strengthens competitiveness of automotive supplier

Posted on by David Priestman

In the wake of global growth and increasingly restrictive customer requirements, MPE Plastics in Turin, Italy, has decided to start its automation journey by implementing a state-of-the-art, holistic semi-automated intralogistics solution by SSI Schaefer. The solution combines a mobile racking system with 5,100 pallet storage locations and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), which were integrated into the existing process. The Italian automotive supplier gains significant space and time, which can be used to accommodate further business growth.

Increased industry-specific requirements

As a supplier of thermoplastic precision parts for the automotive industry, MPE Srl has operated in a demanding market for more than 40 years and has established the company as a top provider on a national and international level. High quality standards for its own products and services, as well as a customer-focused mindset, were crucial for its success and continuous expansion. These values also encompass having to meet increasingly strict just-in-time, just-in-sequence and Kanban specifications, which demand a high level of responsiveness and reliable availability of goods.

“Fast processing times and reliability have always been the focal point of our business and are important for continuous improvement,” says Riccardo Battagliotti, Managing Director at MPE Plastics. “Considering the growing order volume and market requirements, it was a logical decision to assess our internal dynamics and logistical processes in the warehouse and shipping area, and to change from a manual warehouse to a semi-automated warehouse.”

The new solution had to be integrated into two existing halls with limited space and will help MPE reduce operating and personnel costs.

High system availability required

After extensive market research, MPE opted for a combined system solution by SSI Schaefer, consisting of mobile racks and automated guided vehicles. The expected total capacity of 5,100 storage locations and a technical performance of 20 pallets per hour in a single-shift operation can be progressively increased further over time.

“We have evaluated offers with similar ambitious automation projects of different companies in Europe,” reports Battagliotti. “The possible storage density of the SSI Schaefer solution concept was significantly higher than of other companies. This allowed us to generate a maximum number of storage locations for the available storage volume and benefit from faster order processing at the same time.”

The space gained, thanks to the installation of mobile racks, can be used to increase production capacities while also expanding the product range. Moreover, the process quality is improved with the help of AGVs, as the vehicles reliably carry out their work without interruption, even in a 16-hour operation. The AGVs also prevent excessive manual transport of individual parts between the warehouse and production.

“In this way, we work more efficiently and are able to better meet our delivery deadlines,” continues Battagliotti. In addition to the consulting and solution competence, the fact that all performance modules are delivered from a single source and that there is one contact person from integration to after-sales service was convincing when choosing SSI Schaefer. There are no interfaces between sub-systems that need to be maintained and communication problems are eliminated.

Semi-automation for work flow optimisation

In the automotive industry, cost pressure is particularly high and demands suppliers to offer continuously high quality standards at compelling prices. In order to remain competitive in the long run, new participants in this segment have to find ways to reduce operating costs, especially in terms of energy, and to offset ever-increasing labour costs. Furthermore, on-time delivery (OTD) is key. This factor measures the provided services and requires stock management as well as constant work and material flow.

Therefore, investing in semi-automation was for MPE Plastics an appropriate response to low picking performance that was increasingly jeopardising delivery quality and deadlines. Employing more staff was the only way to compensate for this poor picking performance, which in turn contradicted the strategy of cost reduction. Productivity was also impaired by numerous material buffers that took up space and caused long product-picking times and hence hindered order processing. Against this background, a system solution was called for that was able to comprehensively face these challenges. A short payback period was also important for MPE.

Process quality improved

The installation of the mobile racking system with 5,100 pallet storage locations within the existing building structures, and the commissioning of the AGVs, only took seven months. Both buildings are connected by a bridge at a height of six meters. Pallets with goods from production are transferred to a conveyor belt, lifted vertically to the second level and fed into the mobile racking system. AGVs carry out the storage of pallets as well as the retrieval of required load carriers, their transport and provision to the shipping area.

Thanks to this interlinked whole-site system, MPE Plastics gained space, stabilised material flow on a constantly high level and reduced costs in the long run. “The performance rate per hour guaranteed by SSI Schaefer was achieved immediately after commissioning,” states Battagliotti. “We were also able to gradually achieve the target of 32 pallets per hour, a significant increase in performance compared to the initial situation, which was characterised by manual processes that put high physical strain on our employees.”

Thanks to the automation of the storage and retrieval processes, the error rate also tends to be zero.

Perfect OTD performance

Today, all inbound and outbound operations meet internal and external requirements and are performed with the help of mobile racking systems and AGVs in a two-shift operation. “We are very satisfied with what we have achieved together with SSI Schaefer, especially since they have also reliably offered support during the initial operation of the semi-automated intralogistics solution,” sums up Battagliotti. “For us, it was very helpful to trust in a full-service provider and to have one contact person for all kinds of questions.”

The extensive training of the employees on the new system also contributed to securing the competitiveness of the automotive supplier in a very dynamic market. All requirements were fully met, which enables MPE Plastics to provide their demanding customers from the OEM sector with fast and reliable service thanks to further improved OTD performance.

 

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