AutoStore for Production Buffering: A Guide for Manufacturing Companies

AutoStore in Manufacturing – Reliable small parts supply directly to the production line

Are you responsible for intralogistics at a manufacturing company and looking into how AutoStore works in a production environment? 

The key question isn’t whether AutoStore can handle small parts—but whether it’s cycle-timed, fully automated, and reliable enough to supply a production line directly.

That’s exactly what this guide demonstrates—read on for more details.

Is AutoStore a good fit for your project as a production buffer?

AutoStore doesn't perform equally well in every production environment—but it is a proven solution for these situations:

• Small-part supply directly at the production line, without a manual intermediate step
• Production environments with cycle-based material requirements (KLT, small load carriers)
• Locations where existing HRL and AutoStore systems must be synchronized
• Production facilities with increasing output and limited warehouse space growth
• Integration with existing ERP or MES systems is a requirement
• Greenfield projects and expansions during ongoing operations

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What the guide covers

AutoStore is known as a high-density small-parts warehouse for retail and logistics environments. In manufacturing, different requirements apply: The system must not only store items but also deterministically control the supply of materials to the production line—without any human intervention.

This guide answers the questions that logistics planners and plant managers ask in practice:

• When is AutoStore suitable as a production buffer—and when is it not?
• How does its operation differ from traditional small-parts applications?
• What are the requirements for the control system (HiLIS WMS), interfaces, and cycle times?
• What do completed projects demonstrate?
   

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