DAIFUKU NEWS Winter 2011 Issue
Candy Distributor Reduces Shipping Errors and Speeds Delivery with Automation
LOTTE Confectionary Co., Ltd. consolidated and automated its dry and frozen goods distribution operations with unit load and mini load AS/RSs, STVs, a shoe sorter and mobile rack to meet the demands of increased volume and shipping requirements. The automated systems:
- Increased shipping accuracy
- Reduced workloads and labor costs
Flower Distributor’s Automated Center Increases Delivery to 1.1 Million Cases Annually
A refrigerated mini load AS/RS and shoe sorter replaced manual sorting at a Japan Agriculture distribution center, named the Flower Station, which:
- Increased shipping accuracy
- Preserved product quality
- Reduced labor costs
Fastener Supplier Doubles Throughput with AS/RS
Reconstructing its AS/RSs and installing conveyors doubled its input/output throughput at Okaso Co., Ltd. Additionally, the Daifuku remote monitoring service, DREMOS, ensures operations are optimized and maintenance costs are minimized.
