Improve storage capacity, picking efficiency and inventory accuracy with automated storage and retrieval systems from Kardex.

  • Up to 85%

    floor space savings

  • Up to 67%

    increased productivity

  • Up to 99.9%

    pick accuracy

Up to 85%

floor space savings

Up to 67%

increased productivity

Up to 99.9%

pick accuracy

What Warehouse Challenges Can Automation Solve?

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Space constraints, inefficient picking, poor material flow and limited inventory visibility can all affect warehouse performance. Automation can be applied where it has the greatest impact, without automating the entire operation.

Parts & Component Storage

When shelving takes up too much floor space or parts become difficult to locate, high-density storage can consolidate inventory while keeping frequently used items accessible. 

Order Picking & Fulfillment

Long walking distances and time spent searching for items can slow down picking. Bringing inventory directly to operators helps reduce travel and improve picking efficiency.

Production & Line-Side Supply

Delays in getting parts to production can disrupt the workflow. Storing components closer to where they're needed helps create a more controlled flow of materials.

Inventory Control

Misplaced stock and poor inventory visibility make it harder to know what is available. Defined storage locations and controlled access support more consistent tracking and retrieval. 

Growth & Expansion

When storage capacity is running out, expanding the building isn't always the first answer. Better use of the existing footprint can create additional capacity without taking up more floor space.

Find the Right Automated Storage Solution

Different technologies are designed around different inventory profiles, available space, throughput requirements and workflows. The right solution depends on what you're storing and how it needs to move through your operation.

Technology How It Works Best Suited For
Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Trays are stored vertically and automatically delivered to the operator. Flexible tray storage accommodates inventory that varies in size and weight. Parts, tools, components and inventory with varying dimensions
Vertical Carousel Module (VCM) Carriers rotate vertically to deliver stored goods directly to an ergonomic access opening. Frequently accessed parts and components with relatively consistent dimensions
Vertical Buffer Module (VBM) Bins are automatically stored, retrieved and delivered to a picking station. Small parts, order picking and fulfillment
Horizontal Carousel Module (HCM) Carriers rotate horizontally to bring stored inventory directly to the operator. High-volume picking operations with available horizontal space

 

Not Sure Which Technology Fits Your Operation?

A Kardex automation specialist can help evaluate your application and identify the technologies that make the most sense.

See Automated Storage in Action

See how automated storage can integrate into warehouse operations to improve the way inventory is stored, retrieved and picked.

“The VLM Kardex Shuttles are the most efficient way to keep parts secure, clean and organized, and in a very small and compact footprint.”

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Joseph Forsyth Intech Athens
Discuss Your Requirements
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