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GREAT TUNG CHING TRADING CO., LTD.

Spare Parts Warehouse
Features
Large 3-Meter Automated Storage System to Improve Spare Parts Warehouse Management Efficiency
Centralized management of low-volume, high-mix spare parts to improve material search efficiency
Enclosed storage design to enhance spare parts protection and on-site 6S management
Vertical storage design to maximize space utilization
Position indication function to improve picking accuracy
External management system to support real-time management from the 2F office
Excel data import to reduce reliance on ERP integration
Access control and real-time inventory updates to improve management accuracy

Description

This project features the implementation of a vertical smart storage system for the spare parts warehouse of GREAT TUNG CHING TRADING CO., LTD. The system is a large 3-meter model with a single-load capacity of 300 kg, designed to manage spare parts for CNC lathes and high-precision machining equipment, including centralized storage, item search, inbound/outbound operations, and material flow tracking.

GREAT TUNG CHING TRADING CO., LTD. has long represented Japanese CNC lathes and precision machining equipment in Taiwan. Because spare parts are typically handled in small quantities with a wide variety of item types, the customer needed a more reliable way to manage storage locations, inventory records, and material movement. Before the upgrade, spare parts were stored on conventional racks, which often led to occupied floor space, a cluttered work area, slow material searches, limited control over open storage areas, and duplicate work caused by handwritten records followed by manual computer updates.

To address these challenges, JY STE Technology planned a large 3-meter vertical smart storage system and added an external management platform. This allows the second-floor office to check real-time spare parts information without relying solely on on-site personnel.

With the new system in place, spare parts can now be managed digitally through enclosed storage, position indication, access control, Excel data import, and the external management platform. The solution improves storage and retrieval efficiency, inventory accuracy, and material flow visibility, while enabling both office and on-site teams to work with synchronized information. As a result, spare parts warehouse management becomes more accurate, secure, and efficient.

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GREAT TUNG CHING TRADING CO., LTD. | Spare Parts Warehouse
Large 3 m, 300 kg Vertical Automated Storage Case Study

This case study presents the automated spare parts storage solution implemented for GREAT TUNG CHING TRADING CO., LTD. Founded in 1983, the company has long specialized in introducing advanced CNC lathes and high-precision CNC machining equipment while representing several leading Japanese machinery brands in Taiwan. Because its agency business requires a broad inventory of low-volume, high-mix spare parts, the existing conventional racking system gradually created problems with part retrieval, open-storage control, space utilization, and manual inventory recording. Apex Equipment introduced one large 3 m, 300 kg vertical automated storage system with an external management interface, enabling personnel in the second-floor office to monitor spare parts movements and inventory information in real time.

3 m
Large Storage System Height
300kg
Load Capacity
Spare Parts Management
Low-Volume, High-Mix Storage
2F Management
External Management System

As an authorized distributor of CNC lathes and high-precision machining equipment, GREAT TUNG CHING TRADING CO., LTD. must manage a large range of low-volume, high-mix spare parts over the long term. Before implementation, parts were stored on conventional steel racks, which occupied substantial floor space, created a cluttered work area, and made receiving, picking, and material preparation time-consuming. Inventory transactions also had to be recorded at the rack and then entered again at a computer, preventing timely data updates. After implementing the large 3 m, 300 kg vertical automated storage system, spare parts could be consolidated in an enclosed system supported by location indication, access control, Excel data import, and an external management interface for real-time office-side visibility.

Client
GREAT TUNG CHING TRADING CO., LTD.
Application
Spare Parts Warehouse
System Specification
Large, 3 m
Load Capacity
300kg

1. Company Background: Distributor of CNC Lathes and High-Precision Machining Equipment

Founded in 1983, GREAT TUNG CHING TRADING CO., LTD. has built its business around service and a consistent commitment to its founding principles. This approach earned the recognition of TSUGAMI CORPORATION in Japan, leading the company to become Tsugami’s general agent in Taiwan. Since then, it has remained committed to introducing advanced CNC lathes and high-tech, high-precision CNC machining equipment to Taiwan’s manufacturing sector.

In 2014, the company was appointed as the Taiwan agent for Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Its portfolio includes CNC solutions based on different machining principles, including configurations in which the cutting tool moves while the workpiece remains stationary and those in which the workpiece moves relative to the tool. Because the appropriate configuration depends on the characteristics of the material and machining process, the company must maintain a wide range of spare parts to support equipment service, maintenance, and customer requirements.

As the range of spare parts expanded, conventional steel-rack storage increasingly caused problems with part retrieval, inbound and outbound handling, inventory records, and space utilization. The company therefore evaluated Apex Equipment’s vertical automated storage solution to establish a more efficient spare parts management process.

2. Project Background: Low-Volume, High-Mix Parts with Second-Floor Inventory Visibility

As a distributor of CNC lathes and high-precision machining equipment, GREAT TUNG CHING TRADING CO., LTD. must keep a substantial inventory of spare parts. These items were originally stored on conventional open racks, but as the number of SKUs increased, the company encountered growing difficulties with part retrieval, inbound and outbound records, inventory control, and workplace organization.

During the initial planning stage, integration with the company’s host system was also considered. However, because direct integration would require coordination with the ERP provider and could involve additional supplier costs, the client chose a more independent approach. Administrative staff prepare and organize the required data, which is then imported into the storage system through Excel.

The client also required staff in the second-floor office to create picking orders and monitor spare parts movements. In addition to the large 3 m vertical automated storage system, an external management interface was therefore installed so office personnel could manage warehouse operations and access real-time inventory information.

3. Client Requirements and System Configuration

01

Spare Parts Management

Manage low-volume, high-mix spare parts for CNC equipment while improving retrieval, inbound and outbound handling, and inventory control.

02

Large 3 m, 300 kg Automated Storage System

Install one large 3 m vertical automated storage system to consolidate spare parts in an enclosed storage environment.

03

External Management System for the 2F Office

Provide an external management interface that allows second-floor office staff to create picking orders and track spare parts movements.

04

Excel-Based Data Import

Allow administrative staff to prepare data and import it through Excel, reducing dependence on the ERP system provider.

Key Differences Before and After Implementation

The operation was upgraded from conventional steel racks, handwritten records, and repeated computer entry to enclosed automated storage with location indication, access control, and a second-floor external management system.

Before | Conventional Rack-Based Spare Parts Management

Before implementation, spare parts were primarily stored on conventional steel racks. These racks occupied substantial floor space, contributed to a cluttered work area, and made parts difficult to locate. Receiving, picking, and material preparation therefore required considerable time.

  • Spare parts were stored on conventional steel racks.
  • The racks occupied substantial floor space and contributed to a cluttered work area.
  • Parts were difficult to locate, making receiving, picking, and preparation time-consuming.
  • Open storage made spare parts difficult to control.
  • Available vertical space was not effectively utilized.
  • Transactions had to be recorded at the rack and then entered again at a computer.
  • Inventory information could not be synchronized in real time, limiting management efficiency.

After | Large 3 m Smart Spare Parts Storage System

After the large 3 m, 300 kg vertical automated storage system was installed, spare parts were consolidated in an enclosed storage environment. The system’s location indication function supports accurate picking, while access control and the external management interface allow the second-floor office to monitor inventory information in real time.

  • Spare parts are stored in an enclosed automated system for improved protection and easier management.
  • Improved factory 6S creates a cleaner and more organized work area.
  • Storage is no longer limited by manual reach and can extend toward the ceiling.
  • Vertical storage maximizes available space.
  • Location indication supports more accurate picking.
  • The storage system manages inventory and updates material information in real time.
  • The second-floor office can access and manage real-time inventory information.
  • Access control improves material security and inventory accountability.
  • Digital inventory records simplify reporting and statistical management.

4. Spare Parts Management Challenges Before Automation

01

Low-Volume, High-Mix Parts Were Difficult to Locate

A wide range of spare parts with different specifications was stored on conventional racks, requiring operators to spend more time searching and verifying items.

02

Conventional Racks Occupied Excessive Floor Space

Conventional steel racks required substantial floor space and did not make effective use of the available height, reducing storage efficiency.

03

Open Storage Was Difficult to Control

Because spare parts were stored on open racks, material protection, access control, and workplace organization were difficult to enforce.

04

Inventory Updates Required Repeated Manual Entry

Transactions had to be recorded at the rack and then entered again at a computer. The lack of real-time synchronization increased the administrative workload.

5. Solution: Large 3 m Vertical Automated Storage System with External Management Interface

Based on the client’s spare parts management requirements, Apex Equipment installed one large 3 m, 300 kg vertical automated storage system to consolidate low-volume, high-mix parts in an enclosed environment. The system includes location indication to support accurate picking, real-time inventory updates, and access control for stronger material governance. An external management interface was also added so personnel in the second-floor office can create picking orders, monitor current inventory data, and track spare parts movements.

Enclosed Spare Parts Management

Consolidates spare parts in an enclosed automated storage system to improve material protection, management efficiency, and workplace 6S.

Vertical Space Utilization

The system is not limited by manual reach and can utilize the available height up to the ceiling, maximizing storage capacity.

Location Indication and Access Control

Location indication supports accurate picking, while access control provides more reliable material handling and inventory accountability.

External Management System

Allows second-floor office personnel to manage warehouse operations and monitor spare parts movements and real-time inventory information.

6. Improvements After Implementing Smart Storage

Improved Spare Parts Protection and Workplace 6S

Spare parts are now stored in an enclosed automated system, simplifying management and creating a cleaner, more organized work area.

Maximized Space Utilization

The system utilizes available height toward the ceiling, reduces the floor space required by conventional racks, and improves warehouse efficiency.

Improved Picking Accuracy

The location indication function helps operators quickly identify the correct spare parts, reducing search time and picking errors.

Real-Time Inventory Visibility

Inventory is managed through the storage system and updated in real time, while office computers can access and control current information.

Controlled Inventory and User Permissions

User permissions control material access, improve inventory accountability, and reduce the risks associated with open storage.

Digitized Inventory Information

Digitized spare parts information simplifies reporting, management, and ongoing data maintenance.

 

7. Upgrading Low-Volume, High-Mix Spare Parts from Conventional Racks to Smart Storage

The core challenge in this spare parts warehouse was managing low-volume, high-mix inventory with frequent inbound and outbound movements while also giving office personnel visibility into material flow. Continued reliance on conventional racks would have resulted in prolonged search times, repetitive inventory entry, wasted space, and limited control over open storage. With the large 3 m, 300 kg vertical automated storage system, enclosed storage, location indication, access control, Excel import, and the external management interface transformed the operation into a smart storage model with real-time visibility, controlled access, and digitized reporting.

Enclosed Storage

Consolidated storage improves material protection and workplace 6S.

External Management

The second-floor office can monitor spare parts movements and real-time inventory data.

Location Indication

Supports accurate picking and faster spare parts retrieval.

Implementation Benefits

Faster Spare Parts Retrieval

Location indication helps operators find spare parts quickly, reducing receiving, picking, and preparation time.

Improved Space Utilization

Vertical storage makes effective use of available height and reduces the floor area required by conventional racks.

Stronger Inventory Control

The storage system updates inventory information in real time and makes current data available to office personnel.

Improved Warehouse Organization

Enclosed storage improves workplace 6S and creates a cleaner, more consistent, and more professional spare parts warehouse.

Suitable Industries and Applications

CNC Equipment Distributors Spare Parts Warehouse Large 3 m Automated Storage 300 kg Material Storage Low-Volume, High-Mix Spare Parts Enclosed Storage Location Indication External Management System

Need to Improve Spare Parts Retrieval, Inventory Control, and Office-Side Management?

Apex Equipment provides integrated vertical automated storage and digital spare parts management solutions based on SKU characteristics, load requirements, site height, Excel import, access control, location indication, and external management system requirements.

Contact Apex Equipment | +886-4-2384-5678
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