Automated logistics in the spirits industry
The French wine and liquor company Bartinet is installing an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) for pallets in its logistics centre.
After outfitting its logistics centre with adjustable pallet racking, pallet live racking and drive-in pallet racking from Mecalux, Bardinet is now using automation and technology. In the new AS/RS, six stacker cranes will handle goods in double-deep racking with a capacity for over 20,000 pallets.
The warehouse will be divided into two levels. The upper level will be allocated to order picking with both boxes and pallets. On the lower level, goods will be shipped in a sequenced manner using preload channels set up in front of the loading docks. By automating its logistics operations, Bardinet’s warehouse will be scalable and ready to cope with increased activity. (mk)