Gebrüder Limmert AG installs PROLAG World to manage AutoStore warehouse

Gebrüder Limmert AG, a leading wholesale electronics distributor based in Austria, has sustainably optimized its logistics processes by implementing PROLAG World with seamless integration of AutoStore.

Embracing digitalization in warehouse, production and store management processes not only enables greater efficiency but also provides a future-proof foundation for further growth. Headquartered in Salzburg, Limmert is one of Austria's leading wholesale electrical distributors. The company offers its customers a comprehensive range of electrical goods and electronic equipment, including installation materials, cables, lighting and household appliances.

Seamless integration for optimized processes

Integrating PROLAG World with the AutoStore system enabled Limmert to achieve significant improvements in their warehouse processes. Extended storage capacities through the creation of additional storage locations, combined with faster goods-to-person picking, has greatly boosted efficiency and delivery reliability. The unified IT landscape provided by PROLAG World seamlessly integrates all relevant processes, allowing for centralized monitoring. This not only saves time but also reduces the complexity involved in managing warehouse and transport processes.

AutoStore was implemented within a new 800 m² facility and is directly connected to the main warehouse via a conveyor system. This system automatically transports goods to the AutoStore storage ports for putaway and delivers retrieved items to the packing areas, streamlining the workflow.

Automatic tour planning and shipping tour creation

A standout feature of PROLAG World at Limmert is its automatic tour planning and shipping tour creation. Upon receiving a tour query from the host system, PROLAG World automatically suggests the optimal shipping tour by considering key parameters such as delivery address, shipping method, and the weight of packing units. To ensure timely deliveries, the system also factors in customer opening hours and the maximum allowed duration of the shipping tour. This approach enables optimal utilization of transport vehicles while ensuring delivery deadlines are met.

Benefit: Manual planning of shipping tours is no longer required as PROLAG World automatically optimizes tour planning and maximizes loading capacities.

Seamless tracking of goods delivery

In addition to warehouse management, PROLAG World also optimizes goods delivery. With PROLAG Go, the entire flow of goods is tracked seamlessly after loading – ranging from the delivery of packing units to the customer to returns pick-up and the collection of empty containers. Incidents and clarification cases are also transparently documented.

Benefit: A separate transport management system and complex interface connections are not required, since the entire flow of goods can be mapped in PROLAG World.

Benefits of integration between PROLAG World and AutoStore:

• Increased storage capacity and enhanced product diversification
• Optimized picking processes
• Improved delivery reliability and transparency
• Automatic tour planning with/and optimized/full utilization of transport vehicles
• Seamless tracking from goods issue to final delivery

Customer benefits with PROLAG World:

• Replacement of existing warehouse system: Creation of a unified IT landscape through the implementation of PROLAG World, resulting in seamless integration of all logistics processes
• Efficient, transparent processes: PROLAG World ensures efficient, transparent and secure processes across the entire warehousing and transportation chain
• Reliable inventory management
• Time savings across all process steps: Reduced travel distances, search times, and handling times through comprehensive digitalization and intelligent process control
• Increased delivery reliability: Optimized processes and automation significantly improve delivery reliability, ensuring timely deliveries

Paving the way for the future

Successfully integrating the AutoStore system with PROLAG World at Limmert was a highly challenging project due to its complexity. Despite the demanding requirements, the project was a resounding success, enabling CIM to gain valuable experience and insights that will be instrumental in future implementations with other customers. This accomplishment not only paves the way for greater success in future collaborations but also reinforces CIM’s reputation as a reliable partner for complex logistics projects.

The extended storage capacities, accelerated picking processes, and enhanced delivery reliability have significantly boosted the efficiency of Limmert’s logistics operations.

The combination of PROLAG World and AutoStore at Limmert showcases how logistics processes can be optimized through smart digitalization. From CIM’s perspective, the project serves as a successful case study and offers valuable insights for future implementations. Thanks to the modularity and scalability of PROLAG World, Limmert is well-positioned for the future with the flexibility to adapt to new demands as they arise.