Schnellecke Logistics

Challenges:

The existing warehouse was in need of a modernization overhaul, but the 3PL supplier had no downtime and had to upgrade while maintaining operations. Schnellecke Logistics’ challenges included:

• Capacity of miniload needed to be enlarged
• Conveyor system could not cope with increased capacity

Solutions Implemented:

Schnellecke Logistics implemented a suite of modernized warehouse solutions to increase efficiency, including:

• Adjustment MFS
• Container and pallet conveyor systems
• Working platform with incoming goods and repacking workstations
• Maintenance platform at the container conveyor system

Benefits:

New system components and material flow changes have increased throughput by more than 25%. Additional benefits include:

• Throughput increased from 380 boxes per hour to 480 boxes per hour
• Availability of assembly parts for production supply in the automotive manufacturing site guaranteed for several more years
• Throughput increased to 480 (via small load carrier) per hour