Initial situation and customer requirements
- Manual order picking was to be streamlined to increase picking performance.
- In order to achieve this goal, product storage had to be re-organised according to the results of an ABC inventory classification.
- More storage capacity was needed within the existing warehouse.
The BITO Solution
- Space utilisation was doubled by implementing a multi-tier system combining shelving and carton live storage racks.
- By using standard shelving as a basis, we were able to realise the multi-tier facility with a minimum additional cost.
- A-items are stored in carton live storage racks, B-items and C-items in shelving units.
Customer benefits
- The multi-tier installation makes maximum use of the available warehouse volume.
- There is enough storage capacity to accommodate the growing product assortment.
- Compact storage and direct access to products, product storage in FIFO order.
- Product replenishment and picking are carried out in separate aisles to allow undisturbed working.
- Competitive pricing.