Benefits of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) in the Automotive Industry
By Justice Mosquera
Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) offer many benefits to the automotive industry such as enhancing efficiency, productivity, safety, and overall operational effectiveness.
Challenges & Trends We Have Seen Throughout Time:
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Raw material shortages and sourcing constraints
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Gaps in skilled talent and labor shortages
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Growing concern to safely handle expensive, heavy, and delicate automotive products
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Excessive work-in-progress (WIP) inventories due to non-standardized processes
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Need to effectively manage large amounts of goods and variation and breadth of stock
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Need to improve storage capacity within the available floor space
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Shift in demand toward electric vehicles
OUR AUTOMATED SOLUTION
To keep pace with these challenges material handling systems are the solution. These systems are transparent, flexible and reliable - and connect your production and logistics processes.
As a logistics expert, viastore will work with you to design a system that provides the optimal level of automation across the entire supply change, along with better inventory control - from inbound receiving, materials storage, spare parts handling, work-in-process staging, kitting, sequencing, finished inventory, and shipping.
Proven Benefits:
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Increased Storage Capacity
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Improved Inventory Management
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Enhanced Accuracy
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Reduced Labor Costs
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Flexibility & Scalability
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Increased Safety
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Space Optimization
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Operational Efficiency
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Improved Quality Control
WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Our viadat Warehouse Management System (WMS) can be connected to all common Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). By connecting your logistic and production processes you will lower costs, reduce your WIP inventory, speed up delivery, reduce errors and achieve greater control and visibility along the entire material flow.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
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