Manage logistics and warehousing (6)
High Performance Distribution Solution in E-commerce
PSB has recently planned and implemented a high-performance system extension, consisting of a shuttle warehouse with 10.000 storage locations for cartons and directly connected rotapick high-performance picking systems. Core of the existing system is a two-aisle automated small parts warehouse, connected with 16 order picking stations supplied by more than 800 static and dynamic flow channels and a pallet warehouse for replenishment with integrated control system for VNAs. Source: Youtube
- Best Practices Type Video
- Industry Services
- Special Issue Industry 4.0
- Company Name PSB Intralogistics GmbH
- Geographical International
E-Commerce Retailer Doubles Warehouse Capacity with Robotic Goods to Person System
A Missouri-based specialty apparel company was quickly growing and in need of a new facility or expansion. Bastian Solutions partnered with the e-commerce retailer to find a solution that would maximize the company's current space, while optimising labor and order fulfillment. The final solution included a cube-based storage system, called AutoStore, which utilises robots to retrieve and deliver goods to operators. The new system enabled the retailer to double facility capacity, improve picking accuracy, and provide a more ergonomic environment for its employees. Source: Youtube
- Best Practices Type Video
- Industry Services
- Special Issue Industry 4.0
- Geographical International
Inside Alibaba's Smart Warehouse Staffed by Robots
Alibaba's smart warehouse where robots do 70% of the work. They can carry up to 500 kilograms above them around the warehouse floor. They have special sensors to avoid colliding into each other and they can be summoned using wifi. When they run out of battery, they can take themselves to a charging station. A five minutes charge can power them for 4/5 hours. Source: Youtube
- Best Practices Type Video
- Industry Services
- Special Issue Industry 4.0
- Company Name Alibaba Group
- Geographical International
Vision Picking at DHL - Augmented Reality in Logistics
DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, has successfully carried out a pilot project testing smart glasses in a warehouse in the Netherlands as a first step in their Augmented Reality journey. In cooperation with DHL customer Ricoh and leading wearable computing solutions expert Ubimax, the technology was used to implement ‘vision picking’ in warehousing operations. Source: Youtube
- Best Practices Type Video
- Industry Services
- Special Issue Industry 4.0
- Company Name DHL Supply Chain
- Geographical International
Improved Fields Of Actions In Industry 4.0 Roadmap
In the area of manufacturing, apart from equipment, performance and prediction, the company also relies on Big Data for fortifying its work process and increasing stability. This includes improving the Work-in Progress (WIP) Flow Stability, predicting maintenance to reduce machine downtime and analysing data to identify potential energy savings for boosting energy efficiency at the plant.
- Best Practices Type Infographics
- Industry Manufacturing
- Special Issue Industry 4.0
- Company Name Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn. Bhd
- Geographical Kedah
Adopting Industry 4.0 for Quantum Leap Performance
“Infineon is a top-notch semiconductor manufacturer and we produce state-of-the-art solutions that are aligned with the advancements of global megatrends. Infineon leverages Industry 4.0 for its sites, including Kulim, to reduce time-to-market for our products and technology development. Smart manufacturing also helps us improve our productivity and cost efficiency. The success of our Automated Material Handling System is a good example of how we are committed to implementing Industry 4.0 to elevate working efficiency.” Dato’ Peter Halm, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn. Bhd.
- Best Practices Type Case Studies
- Industry Manufacturing
- Special Issue Industry 4.0
- Company Name Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn. Bhd
- Geographical Pulau Pinang