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From Warehouse to
Production
Keep production flowing smoothly by speeding up material transport and reducing manual effort across the warehouse and assembly lines
Smart Transport for Parts and Goods
In this setup, automated pallet trucks takeover the transport of parts to production and assembly lines while also picking up finished goods.
Previously, operators used manual ride-on pallet trucks, loading and transporting materials across the warehouse before unloading and moving on to their next task—each trip taking more than five minutes.
Now, production lines call the warehouse team when parts are ready and what they need at what station. The operator loads the raw materials onto the automated pallet truck, which independently transports them to the destination. At the workstation, the operator unloads the materials, and the pallet truck returns to continue its route. This reduces waiting times, keeps production flowing, and improves overall efficiency.
The Situation
Automated pallet trucks transport carts carrying parts for a sub-assembly. Using a simple on-off system, the pallet trucks move the carts along the assembly line, stopping at designated points where operators manually unload the parts. This reduces manual transport efforts along the assembly line.
Before
The operator would load the ride-on pallet truck and manually transport the material across the warehouse to the destination point. After unloading, the operator would return to execute the next task. Each run took more than 5 minutes, causing delays and reducing productivity.
After
The operator loads the raw materials onto the Co-bot, which autonomously transports them across the warehouse to the destination point. At the workstation, the operator unloads the materials, and the multi-functional pallet truck returns ready for the next task.
Result
By loading the Multi-functional pallet truck, the operator can immediately move on to the next task, no longer wasting time crossing the entire warehouse. The truck handles the repetitive transport tasks, leading to a significant boost in productivity and long-term efficiency.
Company: Packo
Industry: Production
EP provides a low-cost solution starting at €12,000 (DIY) or 400€/month to transport parts to production lines and pick up finished goods, with a 1,500kg capacity. It offers flexibility for expanding or adding routes, supports multi-stops, and adapts to regular shop floor changes. The system is easy to implement with no IT infrastructure required and uses standard pallet truck forks compatible with your carts.