Improved storage efficiency! Traceability and inventory inquiry are also possible.

Introduction video of the case study.

Combination of rotary stocker and digital picking.

Improved storage efficiency! Furthermore, work efficiency in picking is also increased by 30%! The digital picking system also enables traceability of parts.

Background of the implementation

The challenge was how to consolidate about 3,000 parts in limited space.

Before introducing the system, it was not possible to consolidate about 3,000 extensive parts in one place, so storage locations were scattered in multiple places, making the flow of items complicated.

With a large number of parts, the walking paths for workers were very complex.

Due to the large number of parts and the existence of storage locations in multiple places, the walking paths for workers were not standardized, resulting in productivity fluctuations depending on the worker.

The work with picking lists was cumbersome, and simplifying the process was necessary.

Workers used to carry picking lists and manually check and write on the list one by one, leading to the challenge of wanting to simplify the process.

Key Factors for Implementation Decisions

The specifications were satisfactory in terms of quality and cost.

With our unique streamlined wiring network, minor changes and additions to the display can be easily implemented, achieving stable operation. Furthermore, the improvement in work efficiency has resulted in high return on investment.

Impact after implementation

Increased storage efficiency by effectively utilizing vertical space.

By using a vertical rotating shelf (rotary stocker) that can effectively utilize vertical space, the storage efficiency was improved. Furthermore, it was possible to consolidate storage locations.

Traceability of component information has been made possible.

By scanning the barcode of the lot number under the picking system, lot management is conducted, enabling traceability of part information.

Improvements have been made possible through the inventory inquiry function.

The inventory inquiry function allows for stable production maintenance and improvement of part location management.

Picking efficiency has increased and the workload has been distributed.

A simple workflow was achieved through guidance provided by the light module. As a result, picking efficiency improved by 30%, and workload distribution among workers was successfully realized.