Case studies
Multipart
Multipart Supply Chain Solutions invests in high density storage Hänel and Industore
Industore has installed a world class fast pick small parts storage solution at Multipart Supply Chain Solutions' new 268,000 sq ft, £20 million facility in Chorley, Lancashire.
The solution comprises 20 Hänel Lean-Lifts at a height of 12m grouped together into six separate activity zones; each zone is served by a computer controlled conveyor system. Bespoke Industore software is fully integrated with Multipart's ERP system and controls the functions of picking, replenishment and perpetual inventory, passing commands to the conveyor in order to control transactions associated with tote movements in and out of the zones.
The Industore software also organises and co-ordinates picks into totes within the zones and controls all associated paperwork. Each Lean-Lift is supplied with a label printer to attach labels to picked parts; each label includes details such as customer, route, part description and order number. Upon pick completion, the Industore software automatically notifies Multipart's ERP system to initiate outbound process transactions (despatch paperwork and invoicing).
Multipart Supply Chain Solutions spent a considerable period of time looking at a variety of suppliers to find the right solution and importantly the right partner to deliver their vision for the critical Small Parts Area of their Distribution Centre.
Commenting on the recent contract award Mr Keith Dewhurst, Head of Information Services said "We chose Industore after working together with them for almost 12 months. It was clear from the discussions and site visits we made to existing customers of Industore, such as the National Parts Distribution Centre for BMW in Bracknell and Mayflex in Birmingham, that the company had a proven track record for providing fast and reliable, totally integrated parts picking solutions within companies of a similar status and application".
Vertical Lift Storage Systems working in conjunction with automated conveyors"In addition to the impressive sites we visited, we have been able to work together with the Industore software engineers to provide us with a bespoke software solution that sits well with our existing host system processes and client specific requirements which adds considerable value to our business i.e. the goods to man principle and accuracies by way of a pick to light system in the small parts segment of our business".
"It was felt by our project team that Industore would make a good partner for us in achieving our long term objectives. This was mainly due to the commitment and support given to us by their project management team and Senior Directors".
