Automatic storage and conveyor systems
Fully automated small parts and pallet warehouse optimizes material flow in the new production plant
The world's leading manufacturer of machines for plastics and rubber processing has equipped its new production plant in Parsdorf near Munich with a state-of-the-art storage system. HÖRMANN Intralogistics implemented an end-to-end automation solution that efficiently manages both small parts and pallets. The project comprises 40,000 storage locations and shows how intelligent intralogistics successfully combines growth and efficiency.
The concept
HÖRMANN Intralogistics worked with an SAP/EWM partner to develop an integrated intralogistics solution to restructure the entire material flow at the new KraussMaffei plant in Parsdorf. The concept combines automated warehouse and conveyor technology with intelligent warehouse management to create an end-to-end system.
Objectives and challenges of the project:
Primary objective:
- Efficient organization of incoming and outgoing goods to meet the growing demand in the plastics and rubber processing sector
Central challenges:
- Complex project implementation during the pandemic years with a difficult supply chain situation
- Integration of different warehouse types for different product categories
- Seamless connection to existing SAP system landscape
- Optimization of picking processes for large and small parts
The solution in detail
Two-tier warehouse strategy The system combines a small parts warehouse for precise picking with a pallet warehouse for large-volume goods. Both areas are networked with each other using intelligent conveyor technology from KLATT.
Control and integration The HiLIS control technology with system visualization orchestrates all material flows. Seamless SAP/EWM integration enables consistent goods tracking and optimum inventory management.
Flexible workstations Combined picking stations process both large and small parts efficiently. A tower storage system for sequencing supports order-related compilation and reduces throughput times.
Facts & figures
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About the customer:
KraussMaffei Technologies is the world's leading manufacturer of machines and systems for plastics and rubber processing. As a "Pioneering Plastics" company, the company develops innovative solutions for the growing requirements of the industry and has established its new plant in Parsdorf near Munich as a modern production site.
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Do you recognize yourself in the story of KraussMaffei GmbH with challenges and possible solutions for your own company? Feel free to contact our project planning experts without obligation. We will give you an assessment of your current and optimized material flow, automation options and an initial target price.