Discover our warehouse operations.
Measurable Results – Delivering Beyond Expectations
Stock Accuracy
We used to carry out an annual manual count. Now, thanks to the software, the counts are carried out during the pickings and an annual count is unnecessary. The stock is maintained in real time and with full accuracy.
Ergonomics
In the past, warehouse workers often had to bend and stretch to pick up materials. Now, the products are brought to an ergonomic height and the containers are automatically moved via a roller conveyor.
Dust-free
In the past, slowly rotating items could sometimes become dirty. These then had to be cleaned manually each time. Since the products are often purchased as gifts, dust-free storage is an important advantage of the Modula Lifts.
Improved Speed
Lead time has been halved! Previously, orders were processed per groupage of one ship. Now that the speed of the installation allows this, all orders per customer are processed and packaged individually.
Before the automations, the average speeds were 35 order lines / hour per warehouse worker, while this now averages 150 order lines / hour per warehouse worker. On busy days, up to 220 order lines / hour can be processed per warehouse worker. A team of two warehouse workers then operates the 8 Modula Lifts and process approximately 3,000 order lines.
Better performance is also achieved in the remaining traditional pallet racks as a result of the Gigasoft.Extended software controlling the RF terminals according to the principle of batch picking.
0% Errors
Previously, with traditional racks, about 10% of orders contained errors. Additional checkpoints were an absolute necessity. Now, thanks to the laser pointer, the system is much more accurate and these additional checks are no longer necessary.
Administration
In the past, paper picking slips were used and administration was slow and labor-intensive. It is currently possible to work paperless and with the help of RF terminals in the racks and a touch console on the Modula Lifts, all data is fed back to Infor ERP LN in real time.
Space Saving
Previously, the items were stored in a 2-storey shelf warehouse with a floor area of 550 m². These are now stored in 16 Modula Lifts on a surface of 430 m².
Future-proofing Through Investing in Innovation
In today’s fast-paced world of maritime logistics, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. At Sunny Europe, we understand this deeply. That’s why we leverage a powerful combination – the experience and expertise of our skilled workforce seamlessly blended with the cutting-edge power of intelligent automation.
Our warehouse thrives on the dedication of our team members, who bring years of experience and a wealth of practical knowledge to the table. This human expertise serves as the foundation of our operations. But we don’t stop there. We’ve strategically integrated advanced automation systems. The result? A symphony of efficiency, where human talent and intelligent technology work in perfect harmony.
For the conceptualisation and then integration of the automation systems, we worked together closely with Vanas. Our targets for the warehouse were to get a higher throughput speed, error-free processing and a higher storage capacity all under one roof.
The automation solution that we have integrated into our warehouse is a combination of 16 Modula Lifts, an automated reception area with roller conveyors from Pacoma Systems, the CVP-500 automated packaging machine from Neopost, and WMS software Gigasoft.Extended that is responsible for the complete management of the warehouse. This WMS software was also completely integrated in accordance with our requirements.
At the reception area, all necessary data for the correct management of customs documents are exchanged via Infor ERP LN.