HERO Intelligent has developed an intelligent warehousing and logistics solution for an aluminum manufacturer based in Foshan. The company specializes in the production and sale of aluminum products. As its business has expanded, the company faced challenges—such as limited storage space and inefficient goods retrieval—that rendered its traditional warehousing model inadequate for its ongoing growth.

Project Pain Points:

1. The significant length of the finished aluminum products imposes specific requirements on storage racking and methods. Traditional floor-level storage is space-intensive and lacks the flexibility needed for efficient placement and retrieval.

2. As inventory levels rise, the traditional warehousing model fails to leverage vertical space, resulting in limited storage capacity that cannot keep pace with the company’s growing storage needs.

3. The handling, transport, and retrieval of long-form materials involve multiple operational stages. A traditional, labor-intensive approach makes it difficult to achieve efficient coordination across the entire warehousing and logistics workflow.

Project Scope:

The project features a 21-meter-high automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) with two distinct storage zones, providing a total of 5,780 intelligent storage slots. It is equipped with one stacker crane, seven aisles, and 48 specialized conveyors for long-form materials, complemented by handheld PDA devices for on-site operational management. By integrating automated equipment with digital tools, the system enables fully automated handling of finished aluminum products—from inbound receipt and transport to storage and outbound dispatch—thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Project Highlights:

1. High-Density Vertical Storage for Improved Space Utilization: Leveraging a 21-meter-high automated warehouse with 5,780 intelligent slots, the solution maximizes vertical space and optimizes the layout for long-form materials, significantly increasing both space utilization and storage capacity.

2. Automated Coordination for Efficient Retrieval: Through the synchronized operation of a stacker crane and 48 specialized conveyors, the system facilitates the automated transport and retrieval of aluminum products across different storage zones. This minimizes the need for manual handling and streamlines the entire logistics workflow.

3. Digitalized operations management to enhance warehouse management: By utilizing PDA devices for on-site operational management, businesses can achieve real-time access to goods information and ensure the accurate capture of operational data. This improves the standardization and precision of warehouse operations, supporting the digital transformation of a company’s warehouse management.