Case Study Increased Efficiency at Elobau Through Modern WMS
PSIwms integrates AutoStore and increases elobau's warehouse performance by up to 20%.
elobau GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1972 and based in Leutkirch in the Allgäu region, is a leading supplier of contactless sensor technology and control elements. With three production plants, 10 sales companies and around 1,200 employees, elobau offers innovative solutions in the areas of operating elements, machine safety, level measurement and sensor technology.
Challenges
Objectives
The aim was to implement a warehouse management system (WMS) that would ensure the stability, availability and transparency of the logistics processes. A seamless connection to the AutoStore system was particularly important in order to maximize the efficiency and performance of the automation systems.
Solution approach
Elobau opted for the PSIwms warehouse management system to improve technical performance and ensure a user-friendly experience. By integrating the compact warehouse and the AutoStore system into the warehouse management system, coordinated process control and improved inventory management could be achieved.
The AutoStore system, the heart of intralogistics at elobau, processes 90% of orders and offers 30,000 container storage locations, ensuring that components are available as required. PSIwms is used to control 550 storage and 2,000 retrieval operations in the AutoStore system every day, with the integration of prioritization strategies significantly increasing system performance. This implementation led to a significant increase in performance in the warehouse area, in particular through optimized management of incoming goods, storage locations and precise picking.
Connecting the AutoStore system to PSIwms increased the performance of the automation systems by up to 20 %, resulting in an overall increase in warehouse performance of 15 to 20 %. As a result, elobau not only laid the foundation for increased warehouse performance, but also for future growth and efficiency.
Every day, 550 storage operations are managed in the AutoStore system.
Thanks to PSIwms, 2,000 retrievals run through the AutoStore system every day.
Connecting the AutoStore system to PSIwms increased performance by up to 20%.
Result
The implementation of PSIwms led to a significant increase in efficiency and performance in the warehouse area. The seamless integration of AutoStore and the continuous optimization of processes enabled elobau not only to meet current requirements, but also to prepare for future growth.
A sustainably improved, significantly more efficient workflow and a high level of process transparency, which we can also optimally tailor to individual requirements with the PSI click design in the user interface area.
Lessons Learned
- Seamless integration of automation systems is crucial for increasing overall performance.
- Choosing a flexible and powerful WMS is fundamental to the long-term efficiency and growth of a company.
- Optimizing user interfaces through customization can significantly improve usability and process visibility.
Conclusion
By implementing the PSIwms warehouse management system, elobau has significantly optimized its warehouse processes. The seamless connection to the AutoStore system enabled an increase in performance that not only meets current requirements, but also ensures future growth and in-creased efficiency. The experience gained from this project underlines the importance of a flexible, high-performance WMS for intralogistics.
