Automated Warehouse Management System for Custom Engineering Parts in Manufacturing Facility

The manufacturing facility currently relies on manual paper-based records to manage a diverse and non-standardized storage system for large, custom-engineered parts. This manual process leads to inaccuracies, delays in parts retrieval, inefficient parts distribution, and difficulty in maintaining real-time inventory visibility, especially given the variety in rack shapes and sizes accumulated over decades without automation.

A mid-to-large manufacturing company specializing in custom-engineered products with complex supply chain logistics and diverse storage infrastructure.

• Automate the control and tracking of over three thousand storage positions, eliminating reliance on paper records.
• Integrate warehouse data with existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for seamless operations.
• Support diverse and non-standardized storage rack formats with adaptable system functionalities.
• Streamline parts procurement, storage, and distribution processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Create a virtual and real-time inventory repository for large, heavy parts, facilitating quick access and location tracking.

• Automated tracking and assignment of unique item numbers for all parts.
• Support for multiple rack formats, including irregularly shaped and sized units.
• Automation of loading, unloading, and parts transportation logistics within the warehouse.
• Integration with existing ERP systems for synchronized data flow.
• Use of handheld terminals and desktop stations for warehouse staff to interact with the system in real-time.
• Virtual record creation for large, bulky parts to facilitate rapid location and retrieval.
• Centralized management of over three thousand storage positions to optimize space utilization.

• ERP system for inventory and production data synchronization
• Hardware interfaces for handheld terminals and desktop stations
• Existing logistics and transportation systems within the warehouse

• System scalability to manage over 3,000 storage positions and future expansion
• High system availability and reliability to support 24/7 operations
• Real-time processing with minimal latency
• Secure access controls and data protection measures
• Customizability to accommodate irregular rack formats and evolving operational needs

Implementation of the automated warehouse management system is expected to eliminate manual paper records, streamline parts distribution, and enhance inventory accuracy. This will improve operational efficiency, reduce parts retrieval times, and support the management of over three thousand storage positions—resulting in faster production cycles, improved part traceability, and overall optimized warehouse logistics.