Pallet Handling Systems
Dematic pallet handling systems optimize inventory control, minimize the use of space, and reduce operating costs.
Note: The selections listed on this page are ordered from simpler systems to progressively more automated systems.
The Dematic Automated Pallet Handling System for Transporting, Storing, and Shipping features Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to transport pallets to store in conventional storage rack and to outbound docks for shipping. Dematic Warehouse Execution System (WES) software manages the system to synchronize pallet flow for extremely high inventory accuracy and reduced labor costs.
Challenges
- Low-velocity in/out manual pallet transport and storage
- Large number of pallet storage locations
- Manual fork truck labor costs, safety, damage
- Inventory management location accuracy
Solution
- Fork AGV, straddle reach
- Automated pallet in and out of storage rack
- Rack capacity: 3 to 6 pallets high
- Execution software synchronizes workflows
- WMS interface
Results
(compared to manual fork trucks)
- 50% to 75% less staff, pallet transport and storage
- 10% to 30% increase in accuracy
- Responsive, on-demand task assignments
- Controlled access, consistent and safe operation
- Real-time control and visibility into operations
- Scalable and flexible for future changes
The Dematic Automated Pallet Handling System for Raw Materials, Finished Goods, and Reserve Storage features an automated storage and retrieval sub-system (AS/RS) and conveyor sub-system to handle pallet flow requirements of the production and distribution operations. Dematic Warehouse Execution System (WES) software manages the system to accommodate raw materials, finished goods, and reserve storage.
Challenges
- Lack of warehouse space and controlled access
- Need for strategic location management
- Picking and inventory management accuracy
Solution
- High-density, controlled access buffer storage
- Software-directed, real-time control
- Execution software synchronizes workflows
- WMS interface
Results
(compared to manually accessed pallet rack)
- 20% to 30% less staff
- 50% to 100% smaller footprint
- 10% to 20% increase in accuracy
- 25% to 100% less time to access pallets
- Real-time control and visibility into operations
The Dematic Work-in-Process Buffer System for Staging Pallets Between Processes features an automated storage and retrieval sub-system (AS/RS) and conveyor sub-system to balance variations in flow between production processes or accommodate a curing time requirement for work-in-process materials. Dematic Warehouse Execution System (WES) software synchronizes workflows with real-time controls and manages product sequencing, product location tracking, and precise timing of release.
Challenges
- Product sequencing and sequencing for production
- Product location tracking
- Precise timing of release
Solution
- Automated work-in-progress (WIP) buffer
- High-density automated storage
- 10,000 storage locations
- Execution software
- Manufacturing execution systems (MES) interface
Results
(compared to manual buffer staging)
- Increased throughput and buffer capacity
- Improved worker ergonomics
- 10% to 25% less staff
- 25% to 100% smaller footprint
- 10% to 30% increase in WIP accuracy
- Scan validation throughout
- Real-time control and visibility into operations
The Dematic Intra-Facility Transport System features Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to move pallets to and from production equipment. Dematic Warehouse Execution System (WES) software manages the flow of raw materials or components from storage to production equipment and from production equipment to outbound shipping. The AGVs provide safe, multi-shift operation with reduced labor costs and highly accurate inventory management.
Challenges
- Manual fork truck labor costs, safety, damage
- Multi-shift operations 6 to 7 days/week
- Inventory management location accuracy
Solution
- Automated flow to/from production
- AGV system
- Execution software synchronizes workflows
- WMS interface
Results
(compared to manual fork trucks)
- 40% to 70% less staff for pallet transport
- 10% to 30% increase in accuracy
- Responsive, on-demand continuous flow
- Consistent and safe operation
- Real-time control and visibility into operations
- Scalable and flexible for future changes
The Dematic Automated Transport and Staging System features Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to stage and move pallets from production to storage. Dematic Warehouse Execution System (WES) software manages the flow of finished goods through the operational requirements of pre-ship staging, including block stacking on a warehouse floor. The AGVs provide safe, multi-shift operation with reduced labor costs and highly accurate inventory management.
Challenges
- Manual fork truck labor costs, safety, damage
- Multi-shift operations 6 to 7 days/week
- Inventory management location accuracy
Solution
- Automated pallet transport
- Pick at palletizer outbound
- Automated flow to warehouse staging
- Pallet transfer to rack or block stack
- Execution software synchronizes workflows
- WMS interface
Results
(compared to manual fork trucks)
- 40% to 70% less staff for pallet transport
- 10% to 30% increase in accuracy
- Responsive, on-demand continuous flow
- Consistent and safe operation around workers and obstacles
- Real-time control and visibility into operations
- Scalable and flexible for future changes
The Dematic Automated Transport, Store, and Ship features an automated storage and retrieval sub-system (AS/RS) and conveyor sub-system to move pallets from production to storage. Dematic Warehouse Execution System (WES) software synchronizes workflows to support the throughput and sequencing requirements of production and distribution.
Challenges
- Manual fork truck labor costs, safety, damage
- Multi-shift operations 6 to 7 days/week
- Inventory management location accuracy
Solution
- AS/RS
- Inbound from production
- Automated transport to pallet storage
- Pallet outbound to truck loading
- Execution software synchronizes workflows
- WMS interface
Results
(compared to manual fork trucks)
- 50% to 75% less staff for pallet transport and storage
- 50% to 100% smaller system footprint
- 10% to 30% increase in accuracy
- Responsive, on-demand continuous flow
- Controlled access to inventory
- Real-time control and visibility into operations
The Dematic Automated Trailer Loading System features Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to stage and move pallets from docks to truck trailers. Dematic Warehouse Execution System (WES) software manages the flow of finished goods through the operational requirements of pre-ship staging, including staging loads prior to trailer loading. The AGVs provide safe, multi-shift operation with reduced labor costs and highly accurate inventory management.
Challenges
- Manual fork truck labor costs, safety, damage
- Multi-shift operations 6 to 7 days/week
- Inventory management location accuracy
Solution
- Automated pallet loading to truck trailer
- Counter-balanced AGVs
- Pick at palletizer or storage for outbound
- Automated flow to truck trailer
- Execution software synchronizes truck loading tasks
- WMS interface
Results
(compared to manual fork trucks)
- 40% to 70% less staff for pallet loading
- 10% to 30% increase in accuracy
- Responsive, on-demand continuous flow
- Consistent and safe operation around workers and obstacles
- Real-time control and visibility into operations
- Scalable and flexible for future changes