HOCHDORF SWISS NUTRITION AG

The HOCHDORF group is one of the market leaders in Switzerland in developing, producing and marketing wholesome foodstuffs and ingredients from milk and cereals.

TECHNICAL DATA

• Host system CSB
• Database MS SQL Server
• Operating system Windows 7
• Users 20 at one site

WAREHOUSE DATA

• Automated high-bay storage system with pallet conveying system by our partner Gilgen Logistics AG, Oberwangen (CH)
• Storage of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products.
• Management of packing materials such as cans, sacks and boxes/cartons as well as components such as spoons, bases and lids for packaging infant formula milk.
• Picking areas and bulk storage areas on three levels with a total of 4,000 pallet slots.
• Warehouse comprises hygiene areas, logistics areas, a production area as well as refrigerated areas for freezing and cold storage.
• An average of 1,200 pallet removals per day.

HARDWARE CONTROL

• Connectivity to shrink wrap machines
• Connectivity to labelling machines
• PLC connectivity (programmable logic controller)

INTERFACES

• Host interface to CSB (ERP system)
• PLC interface to automated conveyor technology

PROCESSES AND SOLUTIONS

• Scheduled, ‘lean’ goods receipt with only two scanning operations via CSB (host system).
• Cost centre management (based on CSB specifications).
• Management by stock characteristics (e.g. prioritisation of frozen goods).
• Full traceability through expiry date and batch management.
• Cross-docking as part of shortage item handling.
• Stock removals based on SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code), the FEFO principle or order specifications.

CUSTOMER BENEFITS

• PROLAG®World is integrated into existing IT infrastructure
• Picking speed increases from 800 to 1,200 pallets a day, partly thanks to the integrated conveyor technology
• ‘Leaner’, simplified goods receipt processes
• Stock levels in the WMS and ERP systems are synchronised
• Material flow control for raw materials, semi-finished and finished products and packing materials
• Improved quality management
• Standardised processes