As businesses across the UK grapple with evolving challenges in warehousing and logistics, the demand for innovative storage and retrieval systems (SRS) has never been higher. These systems, which form the backbone of modern warehousing, play a pivotal role in optimising space, improving accuracy, and increasing throughput. Industore’s Hänel Lean-Lifts and Rotomats provide the perfect solution for companies looking to future-proof their operations.
Hänel Lean-Lift: Storage and Retrieval Systems
- AS/RS maximises floor space – regularly saving 80%
- Dramatically increase staff productivity
- Increase security and protection over assets
Hänel Rotomat: Storage and Retrieval Systems
- Store all your valuable tools and small parts securely
- Reduce the need for relocation
- Create efficiencies with streamlined processes
Addressing the Space Crisis in the UK and Ireland:
Both the UK and Ireland’s warehousing sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven largely by the e-commerce boom and reshoring (read more). Yet, this expansion comes with its own challenges, particularly in urban areas where space is scarce and rents continue to soar. Among many other inefficiencies, traditional storage methods waste valuable vertical space, leaving businesses with enormous inefficiencies, and expensive wasted space.
Industore’s vertical storage and retrieval systems solve this problem by utilising otherwise underused vertical space. A single Lean-Lift can replace multiple rows of traditional shelving, allowing businesses to reclaim up to 80% of their floor area. Their compact design is perfect for facilities operating under tight space constraints, or, as is increasingly the case, companies who have simply run out of space.
Enhancing Accuracy with Automated Solutions
One of the most common challenges in warehousing is ensuring order accuracy. Picking errors lead to dissatisfied customers, costly returns, and operational disruptions. Storage and retrieval systems like our Hänel Lean-Lift and Rotomat incorporate cutting-edge technology, such as pick-to-light systems, to eliminate such errors. Our pick to light solutions direct operators to the exact location of an item, ensuring every pick is precise – giving near-perfect accuracy rates that keep customers happy and operations running smoothly. Take Sonardyne as an example.
In a fast-paced market, speed is everything. Companies need to process orders quickly to meet growing consumer demands. Automated storage and retrieval systems significantly reduce the time spent locating and retrieving items. Industore’s solutions optimise throughput by automating repetitive tasks, allowing operators to handle more orders in less time. This enhanced efficiency not only meets tight deadlines but also reduces labour costs, making operations more cost-effective.
Why Storage and Retrieval Systems?
As businesses grow, so do their storage needs. Unlike static shelving systems, Industore’s storage and retrieval systems are designed to scale alongside operations. Whether a business is managing a small warehouse or a multi-facility operation, these systems adapt to meet evolving demands. Similarly, as stock changes, our Lean-Lifts can move with business, to accommodate stock rotaions, because our lifts scan every shelf, before every store, ensuring items are stored in the best possible location within the lift, depending on your needs at the time. Flexible configurations and seamless integration with existing warehouse management systems (WMS), scalability is never a concern with Industore.
Sustainability is the buzzword of the decade. Our systems lead the way when it comes to energy-conscious companies. Our EcoDrive system recovers energy during operation, reducing overall consumption by up to 40%. This not only supports environmental goals but also lowers energy bills – an increasingly important consideration amidst rising utility costs. Similarly, our EcoMode ensures that when idle, machines power down, reducing energy consumption.
The warehousing sector continues to face labour shortages, with fewer workers available to manage growing demand and order volumes. Storage and retrieval systems alleviate this pressure by reducing reliance on manual labour. Operators are no longer required to perform repetitive, time-consuming tasks, allowing them to focus on higher-value activities. For businesses struggling to attract and retain workers, or reliable workers, these systems are a vital asset, ensuring operations remain resilient in the face of staffing difficulties.
As the UK’s logistics and warehousing industries continue to evolve, businesses must embrace advanced storage and retrieval systems to stay competitive. Industore’s Hänel Lean-Lifts and Rotomats provide a proven solution, with thousands of applications through the UK and Ireland, which can be seen here, on our case-studies page, or, if you’d like to see our solutions ‘in the flesh’, you can visit one of our demo centers, and see first-hand how we help companies overcome space constraints, improve accuracy, and boost efficiency.
