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Construction Engineering

Taichung Building Materials Company – Phase II

Parts Warehouse

Features: Phase II implementation of a large 4-meter automated storage system, extending the benefits achieved in Phase I; Load capacity per tray upgraded to 500 kg, improving storage flexibility for heavy items; Full utilization of the 4.5-meter site height to improve space efficiency; Automatic height detection to reduce wasted storage space; Storage location allocation to improve parts management efficiency; WMS-based inventory record management to reduce discrepancies between system records and physical inventory; Goods-to-Person workflow to shorten material retrieval time; High-load trays and automated equipment transfer to overcome limitations in storing heavy items at elevated levels; Phase I experience applied to Phase II planning, improving communication and implementation efficiency; Original manufacturer service support to enhance the stability of long-term cooperation

Description

This project is a Phase II automated storage system implementation case for the parts warehouse of a building materials company in Taichung. The equipment specifications are a large 4-meter automated storage system with a load capacity of 500 kg per tray. It is mainly used for the centralized storage, inbound and outbound management, and inventory record control of parts and materials.

After implementing the Phase I Vertical Lift Module (VLM) at the end of 2023, the customer clearly improved previous issues related to insufficient site space and difficulties in inventory record management. Therefore, in early 2024, the customer once again discussed the Phase II implementation plan with Apex Equipment Co., Ltd. Because the customer already had practical experience using the equipment, they had a clearer understanding of the convenience of automated storage and their specification requirements. For this phase, the load capacity per tray was further upgraded from 300 kg to 500 kg to meet the storage requirements of heavier parts.

After implementation, parts can be managed through automatic height detection, storage location allocation, a Warehouse Management System (WMS), and a Goods-to-Person workflow. This not only improves space utilization, inventory record accuracy, and outbound efficiency, but also effectively addresses storage location limitations for heavy materials. As a result, the parts warehouse of the Taichung building materials company continues to advance from its Phase I foundation toward a higher-load-capacity and more intelligent warehouse management model.

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SECOND PHASE PARTS STORAGE CASE STUDY

Building Materials Company in Taichung – Phase II – Spare Parts Warehouse
Large: 4m 500kg

After the client introduced our warehouse solution at the end of 2023, it clearly solved their previous problems of insufficient space and material management. They contacted us again at the beginning of 2024 for the introduction of a second Vertical Warehouse. Since the customer already had our physical equipment in use, they had a clear understanding of the convenience brought by the solution and the corresponding specifications, so the two parties quickly reached a consensus. Finally, the client decided to upgrade the equipment specifications from a single pallet load of 300kg to 500kg.

Phase II

Second Vertical Warehouse

Large Vertical Warehouse

500kg

Upgraded Pallet Load

4.5m

Goods to Be Stored

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project Overview

After the client introduced our warehouse solution at the end of 2023, it clearly solved their previous problems of insufficient space and material management. They contacted us again at the beginning of 2024 for a second Vertical Warehouse. Because the customer already had our equipment in use, they had a clear understanding of the solution and the required specifications. The client ultimately upgraded the single pallet load from 300kg to 500kg.

Client

Building Materials Company in Taichung

Application

Phase II – Spare Parts Warehouse

Equipment Specification

Large – 4m

Pallet Load

500kg

1. Project Background: Phase II Vertical Warehouse

Since the customer already had our physical equipment in use, they had a clear understanding of the convenience brought by the solution and the corresponding specifications, so the two parties quickly reached a consensus during the communication.

Finally, the client decided to upgrade the equipment specifications from a single pallet load of 300kg to 500kg.

2. Client Requirements and Specifications

Spare Parts Management

Client Demand: Spare Parts Management.

Goods to Be Stored: 4.5m

Goods to Be Stored: 4.5m.

Large – 4m

Equipment Specification: Large – 4m 500kg.

500kg Pallet Load

The client upgraded the single pallet load from 300kg to 500kg.

BEFORE / AFTER

Status Before / After Implementation

A comparison of the traditional fixed material rack and manual inbound and outbound control with automatic height measurement, storage allocation, WMS management, and Goods-to-Person operation.

Before | Traditional Fixed Material Rack

After | Large – 4m 500kg Spare Parts Warehouse

The traditional fixed material rack was used in the factory. The fixed storage height could not be adjusted flexibly according to the size of the material, resulting in ineffective use of vertical space and wasted storage space. The traditional method relied on manual control of inbound and outbound operations, making inventory discrepancies more likely. The time required for personnel to search for materials could not be accurately controlled.

After introducing our storage solution, the equipment’s automatic height measurement and storage allocation functions can adjust shelf spacing according to the height of the material, reducing wasted storage space on each level and greatly increasing storage capacity. Equipped with a standard WMS system, the storage system can properly manage inbound and outbound data and accurately track material-related information. Workers only need to make a simple outbound request, and the corresponding goods can be accurately delivered to the operating position, realizing Apex Equipment’s “Goods-to-Person” concept.

The fixed storage height could not be adjusted flexibly according to the size of the material
Vertical space could not be used effectively, resulting in wasted storage space
Manual control of inbound and outbound operations made inventory discrepancies more likely
Inventory discrepancies caused management and cost problems
The time required for personnel to search for materials could not be accurately controlled, invisibly increasing company costs
Heavier parts could only be placed at the lowest level of the traditional shelf
This resulted in insufficient flexibility in storage utilization

Automatic height measurement can adjust shelf spacing according to the height of the material
Storage allocation reduces wasted storage space on each level and greatly increases storage capacity
The appropriate storage height can be determined according to the height of the plant, making full use of vertical space
The standard WMS system properly manages inbound and outbound data
The WMS system accurately tracks material-related information
Workers only need to make a simple outbound request, and the corresponding goods are accurately delivered to the operating position
This realizes Apex Equipment’s “Goods-to-Person” concept
The pallet load capacity is sufficient, and material transfer is handled by the equipment

3. Status Before Implementation

Fixed Storage Height

The fixed storage height could not be adjusted flexibly according to the size of the material, resulting in ineffective use of vertical space and wasted storage space.

Manual Inventory Control

The traditional method relied on manual control of inbound and outbound operations, making inventory discrepancies more likely and causing management and cost problems.

Uncontrolled Material Search Time

The time required for personnel to search for materials could not be accurately controlled, which invisibly increased the company’s costs.

Limited Flexibility for Heavier Parts

Heavier parts could only be placed at the lowest level of the traditional shelf, resulting in insufficient flexibility in storage utilization.

4. Solution: Large – 4m 500kg Vertical Warehouse

The Phase II Spare Parts Warehouse uses a Large – 4m 500kg Vertical Warehouse. The client upgraded the single pallet load from 300kg to 500kg. After implementation, automatic height measurement and storage allocation adjust shelf spacing according to material height, while the standard WMS system manages inbound and outbound data. Workers make a simple outbound request and the corresponding goods are delivered to the operating position, realizing Apex Equipment’s “Goods-to-Person” concept.

500kg Pallet Load

The single pallet load was upgraded from 300kg to 500kg.

Automatic Height Measurement

Shelf spacing can be adjusted according to the height of the material, reducing wasted storage space on each level.

WMS Management

The standard WMS system properly manages inbound and outbound data and accurately tracks material-related information.

Goods-to-Person

Workers only need to make a simple outbound request, and the corresponding goods can be accurately delivered to the operating position.

5. Status After Implementation

Use of Vertical Space

The appropriate storage height can be determined according to the height of the plant, making full use of vertical space.

Increased Storage Capacity

Automatic height measurement and storage allocation adjust shelf spacing according to material height, reducing wasted storage space on each level and greatly increasing storage capacity.

Accurate Material Information

The standard WMS system properly manages inbound and outbound data and accurately tracks material-related information.

Material Delivery to the Operating Position

Workers only need to make a simple outbound request, and the corresponding goods can be accurately delivered to the operating position, realizing Apex Equipment’s “Goods-to-Person” concept.

Flexible Storage for Heavier Parts

The pallet load capacity is sufficient, and material transfer is handled by the equipment, so there is no need to consider whether the material is too heavy to be stored at higher levels.

Phase II Introduction

6. Why Choose Apex Equipment

Rapid Communication and Interaction

From the first phase to the second phase, we always listen to the client’s problems and propose solutions that can actually solve them.

Fast After-Sales Service

After the first phase of the project, the customer clearly experienced how Apex Equipment’s after-sales service team could promptly assist in solving problems.

Good Collaboration

We always try our best to meet client needs within the scope of our capabilities.

SECOND PHASE STORAGE VALUE

7. Phase II Spare Parts Warehouse

Phase II

The client contacted us again at the beginning of 2024 for the introduction of a second Vertical Warehouse.

500kg Upgrade

The single pallet load was upgraded from 300kg to 500kg.

Goods-to-Person

Workers make a simple outbound request, and the corresponding goods are accurately delivered to the operating position.

BENEFITS

Status After Implementation

Vertical Space Utilization

Automatic height measurement and storage allocation reduce wasted storage space on each level and greatly increase storage capacity.

WMS Data Management

The standard WMS system properly manages inbound and outbound data and accurately tracks material-related information.

Goods-to-Person Operation

Workers only need to make a simple outbound request, and the corresponding goods can be accurately delivered to the operating position.

Heavy-Part Storage Flexibility

The pallet load capacity is sufficient, and material transfer is handled by the equipment, effectively solving the material storage problem.

Industry and Application

Building Materials Industry Spare Parts Warehouse Large – 4m Vertical Warehouse 500kg Pallet Load Phase II Vertical Warehouse Automatic Height Measurement WMS Management Goods-to-Person

APEX EQUIPMENT VERTICAL WAREHOUSE

Spare Parts Warehouse – Large: 4m 500kg

Automatic height measurement and storage allocation can adjust shelf spacing according to material height. The standard WMS system manages inbound and outbound data, and the Goods-to-Person operation delivers the corresponding goods to the operating position.

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