Autoparts Distribution Ltd
BITO Storage solution doubles throughput at APD
Our customer
Automotive Parts Distribution is an independent motor parts distributor with sites in the eastern and western parts of the UK. APD covers all aspects of automotive production. They supply everything from simple NGK spark plugs to complex engine management components from subcontractors like Bosch. Their core business is to deliver automotive parts, accessories, tools and lubricants for all vehicle types.
Initial situation and customer requirements
- Expansion into new premises to enable further business growth
- Storage solution that fits APD’s future requirements
- Efficient and flexible order picking system
- High-density storage solution offering optimised space utilisation
Some impressions of our customer solution
Project brief
The BITO Solution
Convenient order picking with retro-fitted flow levels and boltless shelving for small parts
Pallet racking system accommodates completed orders and bulk stock
XL containers for order picking
On-site application and key features of our storage solution
- Order are picked as soon as goods arrive and are put into a customer specific area in the racking system.
- Narrow aisle installation serviced with articulated trucks.
- The carton live storage system stores small parts in XL storage containers. Each racking bay serves 16 customers.
- Slowing moving stock items are stored in boltless shelving.
Customer benefits
In what way has the BITO solution helped our customer to realise their full potential?
- Item throughput was doubled to 4 million
- Increase in storage capacity
- The racking system can cope with the growth forecast for the next 5 years.
- The number of pallet handling operations has been reduced by up to 60%.
- Introduction of a more customer-focused process in the new warehouse.
- Safer work environment by separating walkways from vehicle trafficways.
