Better use of space and maximum efficiency
EKX high-rack stackers with warehouseNAVIGATION
The connectivity between software and high-rack stackers is becoming a game-changer in Brazil, and has shown that intralogistics 4.0 is no longer unattainable or just reserved for global and international companies, but can be implemented in national and family-owned companies as well.
Challenges
- Reducing aisle sizes, increasing stock capacity and minimizing picking errors
- Getting top quality equipment that can manoeuvre safely in narrow aisles with a maximum height of 16m
- Optimizing the operational process for finished products
- Improving operator ergonomics
- Non-standard 1500 x 1500 mm pallets
Solutions
- Reorganisation of internal processes for the material flow
- Easy integration of the high-rack stackers into the customer's ERP and navigation system (WMS)
- High level of equipment and operator safety
- Elimination of damage to stored products and increase of stock assertiveness
- Assertiveness in picking
- Personalisation of the equipment with 1500 mm forks
Successes
- Elimination of errors
- Easier stock management with no losses
- Storage verticalisation
- Operators feel comfortable operating Jungheinrich equipment
