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Content 1. Software Solutions and Services 2. Automation & Efficiency Solutions 3. Material Handling Solutions 4. Storage Systems 5. The Basics 6. Loading Bay Solutions 7. Workspace Solutions 8. Installation, Safety & After-Sales
04 | About Us
About Us | 05 About Us SPAN is a leading consultant and integrated solution provider for distribution centres, supply chains, and workplace requirements. We offer a wide range of services including warehouse design, storage systems, material handling equipment, logistics software, automated systems and semi-automated solutions. We are a multilingual team of over 300 members, with a strong regional presence. We have offices in the UAE, Lebanon, KSA and Qatar, as well as a market presence through logistics partners in the Middle east and Africa. We have executed projects in over 30 countries around the world. By maintaining our focus on supply chains, we garnered decades of intralogistics expertise through which we are able to continuously introduce innovative solutions that not only streamline warehouse operations and keep our customers at the forefront of technological advancement, but also bring real benefits to their bottom line. Since our inception in 1989 we have worked closely with our customers and partners to assist and ensure we are all up to the ever changing challenges our industries are facing. We have executed projects throughout a wide spectrum of sectors including but not limited to retail, 3PL, FMCG, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, hospitality, as well as military and government. Recent years have been no exception with a strong focus being placed on e-commerce fulfilment centres and integrated projects across the region. Our aim has been and will always be to build long term relationships by providing our customers with continuous proactive and reactive support, not only through the life of the project, but post implementation as well.
VNA STORAGE DRIVE IN, FL SYSTEM & VNA RACK AND SHU STORAGE SYS TRUCKS ASRS SYSTEM MOBILE RACKING SYSTEM CONVEYING & AUTOMATIC GUIDED SORTATION SYSTEMS VEHICLES (AGVs) WMS , WES, WH VISUALISATION & ANALYTICS OFFICE FURNITURE
LOW SHELVING SYSTEM MINI-LOAD ASRS UTTLE SYSTEM STEMS VERTICAL STORAGE SYSTEM PUT & PICK-BY-LIGHT SYSTEM BINS, TROLLEYS, SELECTIVE, DOUBLE WORK BENCHES DEEP, PUSH BACK & CANTILEVER & INDUSTRIAL RACKING FURNITURE MATERIAL LOADING BAYS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
08 | Software Solutions and Services - Supply Chain Solutions 1.Software Solutions and Services SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS We provide our customers with state-of-the-art technology and software solutions coupled with our consultancy services, to ensure that the right product is delivered to the right customer at the right time. SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING PLANNING Network Design TRANSPORTATION Demand Planning Visibility & Control Transportation Management Replenishment Planner Transportation Planning WAREHOUSING Planner Transportation Procurement Scheduler Warehouse Management Route Planning Advanced Planner Value-Added Services Advanced Scheduler Billing Transportation Visibility Yard Management International Trade Logistics Pick-by-light Put-to-light Logistics Voice RFID Event Management Performance & Asset Management SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTION
Software Solutions and Services - Enterprise Supply Chain Solutions | 09 ENTERPRISE SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS PLANNING & WAREHOUSE ROUTE & DELIVERY FORECASTING SOLUTIONS & INVENTORY PLANNING SOLUTIONS Actively manage and Enable end to end fulfilment Optimize routes and balance and help fulfilling the promise profitability with customer streamline inventory for higher profitability of the perfect order requirements ENTERPRISE ASSETS Supply chain software ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION solutions can no longer be INTEGRATION PLATFORM ignored as nice-to-haves. Ensure organizations save Allow the exchange of data time and money by optimizing Today more than ever, between systems using software is an integral part of configurable business maintenance resources, an organization’s warehouse validation and dynamic improving equipment and operations, and can make decision making capabilities staff productivity and the difference between efficiently manage spare parts success and failure. Successful enterprises exploit the inventory performance and efficiency of their supply chain operations as a way to enhance their competitive differentiation
10 | Software Solutions and Services - S4 Fulfilment - Introduction S4 FULFILMENT - INTRODUCTION S4 Fulfilment is part of SPAN’s S4 Solution stack and provides an end to end Warehouse Execution System that automates and efficiently manages the entire warehouse operations while providing visibility across all its related activities. S4 Fulfilment provides the right tools and features to support the different layers of automation within the warehouse operations, spanning from a standard manual operation to a fully automated warehouse operation. The Inventory Layer is the orchestration platform where warehouse storage and inventory rules are defined, managed, and executed The Material Flow Management Layer allows managing and guiding the flow of goods and equipment including ASRS, AGVs, Guided VNAs, shuttle systems, automatic vertical storage, etc The Efficiency Layer manages the Pick and Put-to-Light and voice picking systems and provides the warehouse operators with the needed tools to pick, pack, and sort efficiently The Visibility Layer provides the needed dashboards, visualizations, and alerts to monitor and better manage the warehouse operations and activities
Software Solutions and Services - S4 Fulfilment - Introduction | 11 Storage & Receiving & Value Added ASRS Space Usage Retrieval & Services Pallet & Bin Packing Shuttles Visualization S4 INVENTORY S4 FULFILMENT Conveyors & Lifts S4 VISIBILITY S4 EFFICIENCY S4-MFS Alerts & Notifications AGVs Dashboards Put & PTL Trolleys Voice Picking Vertical Storage Pick-by-Light Systems Label Applicator
12 | Software Solutions and Services - S4 Fulfilment Solutions & Services S4 FULFILMENT SOLUTIONS & SERVICES FIXED ASSETS PHYSICAL ARCHIVAL INVENTORY MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTION MANAGEMENT SOLUTION SOLUTION S4 Assets, to manage and S4 Archive, to safely keep & S4 Inventory, provides the track smartly & efficiently track your physical archival, right tools and features to while efficiently managing automate the warehouse your Assets register via operations by adding mobility barcoding, RFID, Geolocation your storage & retrieval through the handheld bar- operations coding & RFID capabilities, for and floor plan ANALYTICAL better tracking INVENTORY COUNT SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS PROOF OF DELIVERY S4 Count, is a smart solution S4 Analytics, is a performance S4 Proof of Delivery, to to execute fast, accurate and management tool providing ensure that deliveries are efficient inventory counts you with a centralized group reaching the correct location for stores, retail outlets and of dashboards and Key and are being accepted by the Performance Indicators warehouses while identifying ( KPIs); which allows for right person potential discrepancies on the strategic decision making both spot short and long term
Software Solutions and Services - S4 Fulfilment Solutions & Services | 13 PUT & PICK BY LIGHT VOICE SOLUTION RFID SOLUTION A light directed order Voice solution enabling a RFID Solution increases fulfilment system mounted two-way dialogue between the efficiency in tracking, the warehouse management retrieving and managing onto storage locations, system or inspection system your assets, inventory and / or such as shelving, flow racks, and the personnel within the workbenches and pallet racks, physical archive to increase the efficiency in facility while eliminating picking and distributing your paper lists, labels, and CONSULTANCY & TRAININGS orders handheld devices ITEM & ASSETS ASSETS & INVENTORY CATALOGUING PHYSICAL COUNT Classification and Professional and specialised Consultancy services aimed cataloguing of the assets, team who can assist in inventory and physical archive at improving the supply registering your assets or chain performance, reducing physical archive, conducting overall costs and satisfying physical count for your customer requirement: inventory, assets or archival Supply Chain Transformation, while following well defined Warehouse Design, Supply methodologies and latest Network Design, Warehousing technologies Consulting, Tactical Route Planning
Automation & Efficiency Solutions - Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems | 15 2.Automation & Efficiency Solutions AUTOMATED STORAGE & RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Goods-to-man system, eliminating offer the benefits of maximised storage capacity operator travel and throughput, combined with high inventory accuracy. Reduced dependency on human resources, eliminating human errors These systems operate in an automated mode with little or no human involvement in the handling of Safe and secure system material, except at the controlled input and output stations. Goods are operated by fast stacker cranes Excellent product protection that transport them between their storage location and the operator, thus eliminating wait, walk and search functions. This results in a true model of goods-to-man. Automated storage systems can also be self-supporting structures, by which the storage racks sustain cladding walls and support the roof. In certain cases, a combination of an ASRS and a high density storage system could prove to be extremely efficient as it further reduces human intervention while increasing storage capacity. In the case of storage and handling of small parts, whether within a tote or on a tray, a Miniload ASRS is typically utilised. It is highly suitable for facilities that service high volume manufacturing and distribution operations. Features vertically and High density storage Excellent space utilisation, horizontally High throughput speed
16 | Automation & Efficiency Solutions - Conveying Systems CONVEYING SYSTEMS Conveyors form an integral part of many modern warehousing and distribution facilities. Their integration into storage systems can increase efficiency and throughput. The selection of the optimal conveyor solution and its related material flow layout are highly dependent on the type of material being transported (parcels, cases or pallets) and on the operational requirements. Powered roller conveyors are ideal for the transportation of items with flat bottoms, belt conveyors are an economical way to convey most type of products while maintaining separation between them, whereas gravity conveyors are a cost-effective method for transporting and accumulating unit loads. Features Increased efficiency and speed Maximised floor space utilisation Reduced operational costs Ergonomic work environment Applicable for cases, parcels and pallets
Automation & Efficiency Solutions | 17 SORTING SYSTEMS Sorting systems are ideal for demanding environments with limited space and a high number of outbound destinations. The most common utilisation is in post-offices, express couriers, e-commerce, and end-of-line systems. Features Systemised sorting, routing, consolidation/diverting of goods Increased accuracy and efficiency Increased throughput speed Maximised floor space utilisation Reduced operational costs and labour DIMENSIONING, WEIGHING AND SCANNING SOLUTIONS Dimensioning, weighing and scanning systems (DWS) Dynamic model: Certified Weighing measure parcel dimensions, including irregularly shapes. & Dimensioning System with variable The systems efficiently record barcodes, weights and speeds up to 2400 items per hour at a volumes. Span offers dynamic and static units, ranging high accuracy rate with easy interface from simple weighing scales to full dimensioning and scanning systems: set-up Weighing scales Weighing scales embedded into material handling equipment DWS systems that can scan any type of barcode and measure dimensions and weight of parcels Static model: Certified Weighing & Dimensioning System for small or large items with the ability to measure cubic and irregular items
18 | Automation & Efficiency Solutions - Vertical Storage Systems VERTICAL STORAGE SYSTEMS The Vertical Storage system is an innovative Enhanced picking accuracy solution that combines maximisation of storage capacity and throughput, while increasing picking Excellent product protection and security accuracy and operational security. Ergonomic workstation ensuring a healthy The system consists of two sides of racks where work environment metal trays, served by an automated lift device, are located. It provides a goods-to-man solution by which the requested trays are automatically picked up from their storage location and brought to the resource’s consultation area in order to perform picking, replenishment, and/ or put-away activities. One unit can have a single consultation area equipped with an active tray and a “stand-by“ tray ensuring that the resources have practically no idle time in between tray retrievals. Furthermore, additional consultation areas can be incorporated into the same machine enabling multiple resources to work on different levels. It is ideal for handling materials of every size, weight, and dimension, and has a great advantage in the case of temperature controlled storage as only the unit itself needs to be cooled. Furthermore, as the system is a self-cladded structure, it can be extended beyond the facility itself. Features Excellent space utilisation, taking advantage of the structure’s vertical height High throughput speed Goods-to-man system, eliminating operator travel
Automation & Efficiency Solutions - Click & Collect Solutions | 19 CLICK & COLLECT SOLUTIONS Click & Collect is an innovative time saving solution. We provide our customers with robotics-based parcel terminals and develop last mile click and collect pickup solutions for retail and logistics sectors. Our product range goes from automated smart lockers to the world’s first fully functional parcel robot and the biggest robotics-based parcel terminal. Features Utilize surface for branding or digital signage Customizable compartment size Indoor or outdoor installation and machine height Flexible tray configuration Decrease cost of last mile delivery Self check out solution 24 hrs delivery Increase omnichannel shopping experience
20 | Automation & Efficiency Solutions - E-Commerce Fulfillment Centre E-COMMERCE FULFILLMENT CENTRE Offloading Pallets Automatic Storage & Retrieval System & Receiving For Bulk & Non-Conveyable Products Conv Route Sortation Decanting & Inbound Stations Loading Quality Control & Packaging Delivering
Automation & Efficiency Solutions - E-Commerce Fulfillment Centre | 21 Multi-Level Mezzanine Efficient Manual Picking Operations Storage System (AMRs, Follow-me Robots, SMART Put-to-Light Picking Carts, Voice & Vision directed Picking) High Density Goods To Man System (Mini-Load, Shuttle, Multi-level shuttle, Cube Storage etc) Pick to Sort veying System for Automatic Zone Pick to Sort Put-away & Replenishment Put-away & Replenishment Labeling, Weight & Put-away & Dimension control Replenishment Transport of Picked Items Pick to Sort to Consolidation Area Sortation & Consolidation Goods-To-Man System (Put-to-Light Stations) AMRs & Robotics
Automation & Efficiency Solutions - Automated Guided Vehicles | 23 AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES Model EKS 215a Model ERC 213a Load Capacity Up to 1.5t Load Capacity Up to 1.3t Lift Height Lift Height Speed Up to 6,000mm Speed Up to 4,000mm Energy Energy System Up to 2.5m/s System Up to 2.5m/s • Battery change with • Battery change with lead-acid batteries lead-acid batteries • Li-Ion batteries with • Li-Ion batteries with intermediate charging intermediate charging • High flexibility through • Bespoke solutions possible cantilevered forks (e.g. increase load capacity, length of forks, etc.) • Customized solutions possible • Customized solutions possible • Manual operation with remote control • Manual operation possible possible Model EZS 350a Model ERE 225a Tow Capacity Up to 5.0t Load Capacity Up to 2.5t Lift Height Speed Vmax Up to 2.5m/s Speed Up to 122mm Energy Energy • Battery change System Up to 1.6m/s System with lead-acid batteries • Battery change with lead-acid batteries • Li-Ion batteries with intermediate • Li-Ion batteries with charging intermediate charging • Different couplings available • Bespoke solutions possible • Customized solutions possible • Manual operation possible (e.g. increase load capacity, length of forks, etc.) • Customized solutions possible • Manual operation possible
24 | Automation & Efficiency Solutions - Automated Guided Vehicles Model ETX 515a Model EKX 516a Load Capacity Up to 1.5t Load Capacity Up to 1.6t Lift Height Lift Height Speed Up to 13,000mm Speed Up to 13,000mm Energy Energy System Up to 2.9m/s System Up to 3.3m/s • Battery change with • Battery change with lead-acid batteries lead-acid batteries • Li-Ion batteries with • Li-Ion batteries with intermediate charging intermediate charging • Redundant height and distance • Maintenance-free synchronous measurement reluctance motor • Customized solutions possible • Customized solutions possible • Camera / monitor system for safe • Optional on-board battery storage and retrieval charger for 24/7 operation Safety System Transport AGV Navigation Transport AGV Safety and warning field in engine direction Laser Guidance Safety and warning field in load direction possible Millimeter precision within load-handling Obstacle detection incl. automatic braking while Rapid adaptation of changed and/ or new driving cornering due to side protection lanes All sensors fields are speed adjusted Layout easily changeable Different sensor fields in different driving directions Uncomplicated linking of additional system sections Optional sensor curtain for detection of obstacles Additional Navigation options for Special Tasks above safety sensor level possible
Automation & Efficiency Solutions - VNA Warehouse Navigation | 25 VNA WAREHOUSE NAVIGATION Increase in Efficiency Semi-automatic and optimized approach saves time Elimination of search and correction times, elimination of barcode scans Up to 25% increase in efficiency Process Safety Wrong put-aways and retrievals eliminated by 100% Real-time inventory guarantees transparency Operator Comfort Driver assistance system relieves the operator New staff reach the level of experienced drivers quickly Positioning Positioning Assistance No Manual Assistance with changing staff Scans + 10% + 5% + 5% Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency Increase Increase Increase Per Scan (x2) Available for the following series EKS 210 – 412 EKS 310s/412s EFX 410 – 413 ETX 513 – 515 EKX 410 – 516k
26 | Material Handling Solutions - Material Handling Equipment 3.Material Handling Solutions MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT We provide our customers with proper methods and equipment to move, pack, and store materials at the lowest cost and in the safest way possible. Hand Pallet Trucks Electric Pallet Trucks Standard Pedestrian/Walk-behind Stainless Steel Ride-on/Stand-on Galvanised Sit-on With embedded weighing scale Scissor lift
Material Handling Solutions - Material Handling Equipment | 27 Electric Stacker Trucks (up to 6m lifting height) Electric Counter Balanced Trucks (up to 5 tons) Pedestrian/Walk-behind Sit-on 3-wheel 4-wheel Ride-on/Stand-on Straddle stacker Counter-balance stacker Double decker Diesel/LPG/Dual Fuel Forklift Truck (up to 9 tons) Reach Trucks (up to 13m lifting height) Hydrodynamic Drive Hydrostatic Drive Standard Double deep Multi-directional Pantograph (sideways) Multi-use (Indoor/Outdoor)
28 | Material Handling Solutions - Material Handling Equipment Order Pickers VNA Trucks (rail or wire guided) Horizontal (for ground & first level picking) Man up (up to 18m lifting height) Vertical (up to 14.5m picking height) Man down (up to 13m lifting height) With or without floor guidance system Tow Tractors (up to 28 tons towing capacity) Attachments & Accessories Electric Type (Emission Free) Indoor & Outdoor Goods Transportation Paper Roll Clamps Fleet Management System Individual Coupling Solutions (for use with Bale Clamps Forklift Camera System different type of trailers) Carton Clamps Forks Extensions Push Pull Forklift Weighing System (Slip Sheet Handling) Other Safety Accessories
Material Handling Solutions | 29 DEALER CERTIFIED PREOWNED MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT Certified Preowned Fork Trucks Up 12 Months Warranty (same warranty as new trucks) Dealer Certified Trucks Assessed and Maintained by our Specialist Engineers Guaranteed High Quality Low Operating Hours SHORT & LONG TERM LEASE OF MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT Hiring forklifts is a cost-effective way to manage MHE demand during peak periods. There's no need to worry about interest, depreciation, insurance premiums or service costs. You are free to hire the perfect forklift to meet your requirements and for any period of time ranging from one day, a week, or months. As a rental customer, you benefit from our inclusive rates designed for both short and long-term rental. These include all costs for service and usage, making SPAN-Jungheinrich truck hire completely hassle-free.
30 | Material Handling Solutions - Good Lifts GOODS LIFTS Goods lifts are designed to carry different types of material, including loose cartons, pallets and trolleys across the multiple levels of a facility. The lifts' characteristics vary to cater to the different capacity and height requirements. Features Compact structure resulting in minimal spatial requirements Free-standing framework with high stability High quality with very low maintenance requirements Safety features ensuring workers’ health and protection
Storage Systems - Selective Racking | 31 4.Storage Systems SELECTIVE RACKING Selective pallet racking is considered to be the most popular and economic pallet storage solution. The system consists of back-to-back frames connected by horizontal beams and separated by access aisles of varying width, dependent on the type of material handling equipment used. These aisles ensure 100% pallet selectivity. Furthermore, beam levels can be easily adjusted to accommodate any changes in pallet height. With a typical working aisle of 3.0m to 3.5m, order picking from ground storage levels remains safe and practical. For hand and non-palletised product storage, the racking can be decked with galvanised wire mesh or solid shelves. Features Typical aisle width ranges from 3.0m to 3.5m 100% selectivity Limited floor area utilisation Good stock rotation Storage flexibility Good product protection
32 | Storage Systems - Very Narrow Aisle Racking VERY NARROW AISLE RACKING In a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) environment, pallet racks are placed closer together when compared to conventional pallet racking systems. With VNA racking, the rotation and access to stock is uncompromised, while the amount of products stored in the warehouse is maximised. The system offers 100% selectivity where pallets can be accessed using special lift trucks equipped with a rotating fork turret . Rail guidance or wire guidance systems embedded into a “super flat” floor are critical for the use of VNA trucks in such confined working aisles. Features Typical aisle width ranges from 1.8m to 2.0m 100% selectivity Enhanced space utilisation, both vertically and horizontally Good product protection
Storage Systems - Mobile Racking | 33 MOBILE RACKING Mobile racking systems are high density and Excellent floor area utilisation equipment 100% selective pallet storage solutions. Good stock rotation Good product protection The system consists of standard racking frames Standard material handling and beams mounted onto mobile steel bases which are electro-mechanically driven along required tracks embedded into floor slabs. Mobile racking eliminates the requirement for multiple working aisles and allows for access to any storage location using a single working aisle; therefore optimising floor area utilisation and maximising storage capacity. An increase of up to 80% can be achieved when compared to conventional pallet racking systems. The main benefits of such systems are witnessed in high cost storage environments, such as cold stores, which demand maximum space utilisation and where product characteristics highly impact storage methods (expiry dates, FIFO requirements, selectivity etc.). Whilst mobile pallet racks offer the combined advantages of 100% selectivity and high density storage without the need for special lift trucks, they are better suited for slow to medium throughput operations. Features Typical aisle width ranges from 3.0m to 3.5m 100% selectivity High density storage 80% increase in storage capacity when compared to conventional pallet racking
34 | Storage Systems - Double Deep Racking DOUBLE DEEP RACKING Double Deep racking enhances space utilisation and considerably increases storage capacity when compared to selective racking. The system’s configuration is a derivative of the conventional selective racking, where back-to- back frames allow for the accommodation of two pallets in each location (one at the front and one at the rear) as opposed to one. As a result, storage density per aisle is doubled, however pallet selectivity is reduced. Due to the distant pallet load center when accessing the second pallet in depth, special attention must be given to the pallet weight, material handling equipment selected, as well as operational throughput requirement. In such environments, trucks with special attachments (such as telescopic forks/pantograph) are required to store and retrieve pallets. Features Typical aisle width ranges from 3.2m to 3.7m Good floor area utilisation with increased storage density, when compared to the selective racking Average stock rotation Good product protection Installation of L-shaped profile guides at high storage levels, to assist the operator and ensure safety
Storage Systems - Drive-In/Drive-Through Racking | 35 DRIVE-IN/DRIVE-THROUGH RACKING The Drive-In/Drive-Through racking system Limited stock rotation is an ideal solution for high density storage Limited order picking of productsfeaturing large volumes, high Good product protection throughput and a limited number of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs). It allows for better space utilisation when compared to conventional pallet racking. Drive-in utilises uprights in conjunction with pallet rails of various depths that are defined by product characteristics and operational requirements. It allows lift trucks to enter the rack to pick or deposit pallets which rest on a continuous rail, imposing the fact that the first pallet stored is the last to be retrieved; Last In/ First Out (LIFO) principle. This system ensures high density storage, but reduces selectivity. In the case of drive-through, two access aisles are provided, enabling product storage from one end and retrieval from the other (First In/First Out, FIFO principle). When it comes to these systems, safety is of paramount importance. Our design team factors in safety measures while incorporating the required safety accessories that protect operators and warehouse employees, as well as minimise the potential risk of accidents. This solution is designed and installed with your application in mind. Features Typical aisle width ranges from 3m to 4m High density storage Excellent floor area utilisation LIFO principle in the case of drive-in/FIFO in the case of drive-through reducing operator stress
36 | Storage Systems - Shuttle Racking SHUTTLE RACKING Shuttle racking combines maximisation of Excellent floor area utilisation storage capacity, selectivity and throughput speed by automating the pallet storage and FIFO or LIFO principle retrieval process. Good product protection The racking structure and storage configuration is similar to the drive-in system with the added Standard material handling equipment benefit of accommodating a different SKU at required only at loading and unloading ends; each pick face. The system is a compact structure reducing operator stress that consists of supporting racks, shuttle rails and shuttle carts, also called radio shuttles. This electric carriage is placed by a forklift at either end of the desired tunnel and operates independently via radio frequency transmitted instructions. The radio shuttle moves in under the pallet, lifts it from the rail with a platform, and transports it to the desired location for loading/unloading. This allows shuttle systems to be configured with as high as 70 pallets in depth without compromising on safety and operational efficiency. Shuttle racking systems are typically utilised in environments that require high density storage with enhanced selectivity, such as beverage production and distribution, temperature controlled facilities, as well as meat processing and food distribution operations. Features High density storage Each level within a lane can accommodate a different SKU, increasing the number of pick faces when compared to drive-in systems High throughput speed
FLOW RACKING Storage Systems - Flow Racking | 37 The Flow racking system offers the benefits FIFO principle of high density storage combined with a FIFO Good product protection operating principle. Standard material handling equipment Pallets are placed on inclined gravity roller beds required only at loading and unloading at one end of the storage lane and are retrieved ends; reducing operator stress from the other end. Brake rollers distributed throughout the roller bed control the speed of the moving pallets. As a pallet is unloaded, the following one automatically moves down one position. The system is also equipped with pallet separators that retain the rest of the pallets while the first one is being removed. The system can be designed to accommodate in excess of 20 pallets in depth, and is particularly suited for the food and beverage industry, where expiry dates dictate the requirement for FIFO movement of goods. In distribution facilities, flow racking systems are often located between the storage area and outbound loading docks. This implies less dependency on material handling equipment to transport ready orders, resulting in lower machine maintenance and personnel operating costs. Features High density storage Each level within a lane can accommodate a different SKU, increasing the number of pick faces when compared to drive-in systems Excellent floor area utilisation
38 | Storage Systems - Push Back Racking PUSH BACK RACKING The basic elements of a Push Back system are inclined rails and a set of nested trolleys that rest on the beams. The concept of the system is similar to that of the flow rack, with the exception that pallets are stored and retrieved from the same side (LIFO principle). The lift truck operator places the first pallet on the top most trolley. When loading the second pallet, the truck pushes the first one until the next trolley presents itself, allowing the second pallet to take up its position. The system can be configured to accommodate up to five pallets in depth. Push back is ideal for storing medium turnover products with two or more pallets per SKU enabling easy access. The system is also useful for temporary storage such as staging areas. Features High density storage Each level within a lane can accommodate a different SKU, increasing the number of pick faces when compared to drive-in systems Excellent floor area utilisation LIFO principle Good product protection Standard material handling equipment required only at loading and unloading ends; reducing operator stress
Storage Systems - Long Span Racking | 39 LONG SPAN RACKING Long Span racking, also referred to as medium duty racking, is a non-palletised goods storage solution typically used in manual, hand-picking operations. The system offers the benefits of quick assembly, good stability, and can be expanded into a multi-tier installation. Storage levels can be equipped with different types of decks such as wood, solid steel or wire mesh steel panels. A range of different accessories such as dividers, side and back mesh cladding and garment hanging rails can also be fitted to cater for specific storage applications. Features 100% selectivity Enhanced vertical space utilisation (multi- tier) Medium duty storage ideal for hand-picking environments Good stock rotation Easily customisable due to the extensive range of accessories
40 | Storage Systems - Cantilever Racking CANTILEVER RACKING Cantilever racking is ideal for the storage of long or bulky items such as pipes, lumber and wooden boards. With the absence of vertical supporting elements at the front face of the storage levels, odd-shaped items can be easily placed and retrieved without any restrictions typically found in conventional pallet racks. To maximise the use of available space, double sided cantilever rows can be configured. Depending on the products being stored, either a counterbalanced truck or a bidirectional reach truck can be used in order to optimise aisle width. Flexibility and cost effectiveness of the system is due to the fact that one can custom design the support arms and columns according to the weight and size of the products being stored. Features Optimised storage of long and bulky products Good product selectivity Cost effective and modular system Good product protection Ability to integrate onto mobile bases Use of counterbalanced trucks or bidirectional reach trucks
Storage Systems - Garments on Hagers | 41 GARMENTS ON HANGERS The Garments On Hangers (GOH) system provides Goods-to-man system, reducing travel time an optimal, economical and flexible method ofdealing with garments that need to be handled Reduced storage space requirements, cautiously and kept wrinkle free. especially in the case of winter wear (hung vs. folded items) GOH installations are normally composed of a multi-tier structure coupled with an overhead monorail conveyor. The conveyor transfers the garments on a trolley both vertically and horizontally; hence maximising space utilisation and minimising travel time. The movement of the trolleys can be manually directed by an operator or automatically guided by a Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring the fastest flow of goods-to-man. The utilisation of programmable switches and scanners distributed throughout the installation ensures that the location of the trolley is communicated in real time to the WMS. This system is primarily utilised for the overhead storage of hung garments in the retail and wholesale clothing business. It expedites assembly, as well as sortation at the outbound lanes. GOH installations are often integrated with complementary processes such as ironing, tagging, packing and pricing. Features Solution for garments that require special handling Good space utilisation, vertically and horizontally High throughput speed
42 | Storage Systems - Modular Mezzanines MODULAR MEZZANINES Modular Mezzanine installations are utilised in environments that require worker access to various levels without having to build a concrete structure. These solutions maximise the number of pick slots and optimise space utilisation. Mezzanines are typically either a flush mezzanine system composed of a free-standing structure supported by columns and beams, or a multi-tier system composed of a series of walkways supported by either a shelving or racking storage solution. Dependent on the height of the facility, a mezzanine can be one, two or more tiers, and is typically fitted with staircases, handrails, safety gates, goods lifts, and floor gratings. A key characteristic of this solution is that it is extremely modular since it can be easily extended,modified, and/or relocated. Features Excellent floor area utilisation, taking advantage of the vertical height and increasing the number of pick slots Excellent flexibility in the case of changes in business requirement Ability to store odd shaped and bulky items Easy integration of staircases, handrails, garments on hangers, lifts, conveyors, etc
Storage Systems - Modular Shelving | 43 MODULAR SHELVING Modular shelving is a bolt-free and adjustable system designed to meet the needs of light dutystorage, in manual picking operations and within multi-tier installations. The system is suitable for a wide range of storage applications in common industries such as auto spare parts, electronics, pharmaceutical, garments, foot wear, archiving and cosmetics. It can be equipped with a variety of accessories which include movable dividers, small parts containers, garment hangers, drawers and lockable cabinets. The accessories are manufactured to allow for easy compatibility between the different components without having to alter the storage structure itself. The ergonomic design ensures quick assembly while allowing for future adjustments. Features 100% selectivity Enhanced vertical space utilisation (multi- tier) Light duty storage ideal for hand-picking environments Good stock rotation Easily customisable due to the extensive range of accessories Good aesthetics making it suitable for office and retail environments
44 | Storage Systems - Mobile Shelving MOBILE SHELVING Mobile shelving is the ideal high density office storage solution for the archiving of files and documents. The system consists of frames and shelves mounted onto mobile bases that run on floor rails. The base can be moved either manually, using a front-end handwheel, or electrically via a powered system. By eliminating the requirement for multiple working aisles, this solution can improve storage capacity by up to 90% when compared to conventional shelving systems. The system can also be equipped with different accessories such as drawers, hanging folders and lockable cabinets. Features Excellent floor area utilisation 90% higher storage capacity, when compared to conventional shelving systems Excellent accessibility Good product protection and security
Storage Systems - Rotating Storage & Filing Systems | 45 ROTATING STORAGE & FILING SYSTEMS The Rotating Storage & Filing system is an ideal Excellent product protection and security solution to operate in limited spaces, while providing high levels of operator ergonomics. Ergonomic workstation ensuring a healthy work environment Its compact design is based on a carousel concept that enables the storage of multiple trays within a small area while maximising space utilisation through vertical height. Once a tray is requested by an operator, it is rotated along the shortest path and brought to the consultation area, eliminating unnecessary travel. The system is most commonly used in the hospital, pharmaceutical, textile, banking, government, and hospitality sectors. Different items can be stored in the unit, including but not limited to documents, pharmaceutical products and high value items. It is also suitable for temperature controlled storage environments and can be equipped with fire prevention systems.Several accessories can be added onto the shelves for more efficient storage, depending on the carousel’s use. These include extractable drawers, boxes for cards, accessories for several folder types, double shelves with plastic boxes, vertical separators, etc. Features Excellent space utilisation, taking advantage of the structure’s vertical height High throughput speed Goods-to-man system, eliminating operator travel
46 | Storage Systems - Storeganizers STOREGANIZERS Storeganizer allows you to convert your existing operations into a platform that can cater for the e-commerce fulfilment requirement by boosting the number of single unit pick locations and providing immediate and abundant space locations for returned goods pending segregation. The solution comprised of a series of lightweight sliding vertical curtains can be created in any size or dimension making it suitable for a wide range of product types. Through the implementation of Storeganizer, clients can look forward to Over 35% savings in ‘usable’ space with order picker travel time being reduced by up to 40%. Features Increases the number of picking locations available within the same footprint directly improving picking KPIs and increasing accuracy Reduce travel time and increase pick productivity Limit the costs per square meter Designed to accommodate small items in columns of suspended, easy-to-access vertical pockets, made of flexible, durable coated textile Support up to 100 kg as standard Limit bending and heavy lifting, by storing the fastest moving and/or heaviest SKUs on the ‘right’ height level
Storage Systems - Carton Live Storage | 47 CARTON LIVE STORAGE The Carton Live Storage offers the benefits of an easy, fast and accurate picking operation. The system incorporates frames, beams, spacers, and plastic rollers that are aimed to bring the goods to the picker; hence reducing travel time and increasing operational efficiency. The carton live storage offers an effective solution for the storage and handling of small and medium sized loads such as boxes and plastic or metal containers. It operates according to the FIFO principle. Furthermore, this solution can be easily incorporated into existing pallet racking installations in order to maximise operational efficiency. A pick to light system can also be added as a tool to guide pickers in a paperless environment. Features hand-picking High density storage Excellent floor area utilisation Suitable for high volume environments Enhanced picking cycle time FIFO principle Good product protection
48 | Storage Systems - Automotive Systems AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS The automotive systems are an upgraded version of system and long span shelving. In conjunction with small cantilever structures they come in configurations that offer a great versatility to accommodate the thousands of stock keeping units present in an automotive parts warehouse . Features Suitable for hand picking environments , loose or packaged materials Ideal for storage of awkward such as exhaust pipes, windshields, etc Readily customisable thanks to extensive range of accessories Enhanced vertical space utilization (Multi- tier) Dedicated modules for Rims and Tires
Storage Systems - Wire Shelving | 49 WIRE SHELVING Wire shelving systems are designed in a manner that minimises dust accumulation, allows for free air circulation, provides greater visibility, and increases light penetration. They can be stainless steel, chrome plated, or zinc plated with epoxy powder coating. This allows them to be utilised in industries that require high standards of storage such as healthcare, museums, food services, hospitality, and government sectors. Features Ideal for environments requiring high hygiene standards Enhanced air circulation and light penetration Designed to reduce dust accumulation, making it easy to clean Enhanced mobility through the addition of casters Good esthetics
50 | The Basics - Roll Cages 5. The Basics Span offers a wide range of basic warehouse, retail, grocer and workspace solutions ranging from roll cages and trolleys, to lean pipes that can be configured to build tailored, made-to-order solutions. ROLL CAGES Wire Mesh Roll Cages Wire mesh roll cages are used for the convenient transport and storage of goods, as well as rapid loading and unloading of delivery trucks. They are ideal for use in a variety of applications such as warehousing, electronics stores, grocers, and retail. The range offers several design options: Can be closed on every side With 1 or 2 middle shelves Different door types Top lid Ability to be nested Security/ locking capabilities Different Mesh Grid Sizes to suit type of goods to be transported
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