SECOND SMART STORAGE CASE STUDY
Northern Taiwan Machinery Manufacturer – Spare Parts Storage
Extra-Large 6-Meter 1,000 kg Automated Storage System
A northern Taiwan machinery equipment manufacturer completed installation of its first vertical automated storage system late last year and purchased another extra-large 6-meter vertical automated storage system this year. The second system is now online, assisting the client with material storage and management.
Second System
Repeat Purchase by the Same Client
6 m
Extra-Large System Height
1000kg
Heavy-Duty Pallet Capacity
7 m
Available Site Height
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Overview
A northern Taiwan machinery equipment manufacturer completed installation of its first vertical automated storage system late last year and purchased another extra-large 6-meter vertical automated storage system this year. The client chose APEX again because APEX is the original equipment manufacturer and can respond promptly to unexpected situations and changing requirements. The second system is now online, supporting material storage, inbound and outbound operations, and inventory control in the spare parts warehouse.
Industry
Machinery Equipment Manufacturing
Application
Spare Parts Storage
Specifications
Extra-Large 6 m
1. Project Background: A Second System Following the Success of the First
After the first vertical automated storage system was installed late last year, the client experienced its benefits in material retrieval, storage management, and inventory control. When planning a second system this year, the client again selected an extra-large 6-meter vertical automated storage system.
The key reason for the repeat purchase was that APEX is the original equipment manufacturer. Whether handling unexpected situations, reviewing requirement changes, or discussing adjustments after operation, APEX can respond promptly and provide practical solutions.
The second vertical automated storage system is now online and continues to support material storage and management in the spare parts warehouse.
2. Client Requirements and Project Conditions
01
Material Management
Support material storage, inbound and outbound operations, and inventory control in the spare parts warehouse.
02
7 m Site Space
An extra-large 6-meter vertical automated storage system was planned for the available 7-meter site height.
03
1,000 kg Load Requirement
Provide centralized storage for heavy parts and large materials while improving storage flexibility.
BEFORE / AFTER
Key Differences Before and After Implementation
The operation was upgraded from repeated climbing on multi-layer shelving, manual inventory tracking, and lower-level restrictions for heavy items to WMS-controlled retrieval, goods-to-person operation, and 1,000 kg heavy-duty storage.
Before | Multi-Layer Shelving
Before implementation, the factory used multi-layer shelving. Although this utilized vertical space, personnel had to repeatedly climb up and down to locate and retrieve upper-level materials, resulting in wasted work hours and higher management costs.
- Materials were stored on multi-layer shelving
- Vertical space was used, but upper-level materials were difficult to access
- Personnel repeatedly climbed up and down to search for materials
- Material searching and retrieval caused wasted work hours
- Manual inbound and outbound records easily caused inventory discrepancies
- Inventory discrepancies created management and cost issues
- Heavier items could only be stored on the lowest shelf levels
- Storage flexibility for heavy materials was insufficient
After | Second Extra-Large 6 m, 1,000 kg Smart Storage System
After introducing the second vertical smart storage system, workers only need to issue a simple outbound instruction through the standard WMS system. The required materials are delivered accurately to the operating position, significantly reducing the time spent searching for items.
- The WMS system enables workers to issue outbound instructions
- Required goods are delivered accurately to the operating position
- The goods-to-person concept is implemented
- Material search time and labor costs are significantly reduced
- The WMS system manages inbound and outbound inventory data
- Inventory information is controlled accurately, reducing discrepancies
- Sufficient pallet capacity supports heavy-material storage
- Automated handling allows heavy items to be stored at upper levels
3. Challenges Before Introducing Automated Storage
01
Time-Consuming Material Retrieval
Although multi-layer shelving utilized vertical space, personnel had to repeatedly climb up and down to locate and retrieve upper-level materials, resulting in wasted work hours.
02
Manual Inventory Tracking Caused Discrepancies
Traditional manual tracking of inventory inflows and outflows easily led to discrepancies between records and actual materials, creating management and cost issues.
03
Insufficient Flexibility for Heavy Materials
Heavier items could only be placed on the lowest levels of traditional shelving, reducing storage flexibility and limiting efficient space planning.
4. Solution: Second Extra-Large 6 m, 1,000 kg Vertical Smart Storage System
Based on the client’s material management needs and 7-meter site space, a second extra-large 6-meter, 1,000 kg vertical smart storage system was introduced. Through the WMS, workers only need to issue an outbound instruction, and the required materials are delivered accurately to the operating position. The 1,000 kg pallet capacity and automated handling also allow heavy parts to be stored at upper levels.
WMS Outbound Instructions
Workers only need to issue an outbound instruction through the WMS, and the required materials are delivered to the designated operating position.
Goods-to-Person Operation
Materials are automatically delivered to the access point, reducing manual searching, climbing, and handling time.
Accurate Inventory Data Management
The WMS manages all inbound and outbound inventory data, enabling precise control over material information.
1,000 kg Heavy-Duty Pallet Capacity
With sufficient pallet capacity and automated material handling, heavy materials are no longer restricted to lower-level storage.
5. Improvements and Benefits After Implementation
Reduce Material Search Time and Labor Costs
Workers no longer need to repeatedly climb multi-layer shelving to search for materials; retrieval is completed by issuing an outbound instruction.
Implement Goods-to-Person Operation
Required goods are delivered accurately to the operating position, reducing manual search, handling, and verification time.
Improve Inventory Accuracy
The WMS manages inbound and outbound inventory data, enabling precise material control and reducing discrepancies.
Improve Heavy-Material Storage Flexibility
With sufficient pallet capacity and automated handling, heavy materials can be stored at upper levels without manual lifting concerns.
Expand Storage and Management Capacity
The second vertical smart storage system further expands material storage and management capacity in the spare parts warehouse.
6. Why the Client Chose APEX Again
After introducing the first system, the client purchased a second extra-large 6-meter vertical smart storage system this year. The decision was based not only on the equipment itself, but also on APEX’s ability as the original equipment manufacturer to respond quickly to unexpected situations, on-site adjustments, and changing requirements.
01
Prompt Support from the Original Manufacturer
As the original equipment manufacturer, APEX can quickly assess unexpected situations and provide appropriate solutions.
02
Fast Review of Requirement Changes
For on-site requirement changes or post-operation adjustments, APEX can respond promptly with practical solutions.
03
Proven Results from the First System
The performance of the first vertical automated storage system gave the client confidence to introduce a second system.
SECOND HEAVY-DUTY STORAGE VALUE
7. From the First Successful Installation to a Second System
This project represents more than the addition of a second system. It reflects the client’s confidence in the operational benefits and original-manufacturer support demonstrated by the first installation. With the second extra-large 6-meter, 1,000 kg vertical smart storage system, the spare parts warehouse can further improve heavy-material storage, inventory accuracy, and outbound efficiency through WMS control, goods-to-person operation, and high-capacity pallets.
Repeat Purchase
The successful operation of the first system led to the purchase of a second system.
1,000 kg Heavy-Duty Capacity
Supports automated storage and management of heavy parts and large materials.
Original-Manufacturer Support
Unexpected situations and requirement changes can be reviewed and addressed promptly.
BENEFITS
Benefits Summary
Expand Material Management Capacity
The second system further increases material storage and management capacity in the spare parts warehouse.
Reduce Material Retrieval Time
WMS-controlled outbound operations and goods-to-person delivery reduce repeated climbing and material searching.
Improve Inventory Accuracy
The WMS manages inbound and outbound data, enabling accurate control of inventory information.
Improve Heavy-Item Storage Flexibility
A 1,000 kg pallet capacity combined with automated handling removes the restriction of storing heavy materials only on lower levels.
Suitable Industries and Applications
Machinery Equipment Manufacturing Spare Parts Storage Second Automated Storage System Extra-Large 6 m Automated Storage 1,000 kg Material Storage WMS Inventory Management Goods-to-Person Operation Heavy-Material Management
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