[Automated Warehouse Case Study] Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ion Technology Co., Ltd.

Initiated the efficiency improvement of in-factory logistics, moving towards a system for future production increases! A case where the storage area for parts has been reduced by half.

We would like to introduce a case study of the logistics system implemented at Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ion Technology Co., Ltd. The conventional production system relied on manual labor, and automation was difficult in certain processes. To enhance production efficiency, we focused on the parts supply process. We introduced the "Rotary Rack H" with the aim of improving the efficiency of inbound and outbound operations for approximately 15,000 types of parts. After implementation, the storage area for parts was reduced to half compared to the previous flat shelf storage. By operating the Goods To Person (GTP) system to supply parts to the workers, the picking time was shortened from 3 minutes per item to 1 minute. 【Case Overview】 ■ Challenge: The conventional production system relied on manual labor, and automation was difficult in certain processes. ■ Effects: - The storage area for parts was reduced to half compared to the previous flat shelf storage. - Picking time was shortened from 3 minutes per item to 1 minute. - The number of picking errors decreased, and by managing inventory with free location, the burden of manual location management was also alleviated. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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