Cuisine Schmidt

Manufacturer of kitchens and kitchen accessories. Subsidiary of SALM SAS (Société Alsacienne de Meubles)

TECHNICAL DATA

• Host system SAP R/3
• Database SQL Server Enterprise Edition
• Operating system Windows 2000 SP3
• Users 10

WAREHOUSE DATA

• 40,000 storage locations
• Three production areas
• 100,000 m2 of floor space and storage space
• Real wood and PVC warehouse
• Four-aisle high-bay storage facility – 1,800 goods movements daily

INTERFACES AND HARDWARE CONTROL

• Host interface to ERP-system SAP R/3
• MES interface interfac material flow controller
• Vertical carousel (Megamat)
• Automated tray and pallet warehouse (Viastore)

PROCESSES AND SOLUTIONS

• Forklift routing system and picking system
• Mobile goods receipt with RF
• Computer-controlled conveyor technology
• Automatically operated flow rack system
• Dynamic height management
• Height optimisation for stored boards
• Replenishment
• Controlling
• Expiry date management
• Batch management
• Client administration
• Empties management
• Visualisation of quality control for board grain

CUSTOMER BENEFITS

• Thanks to height optimization, a third more boards can be stored
• Increased stock accuracy due to quality control
• Prevention of picking areas through height management, fork-lift routing system and wireless systems
• Reduction of buffer stocks and shorter storage periods resulting in shorter delivery periods, a higher service level and enhanced delivery reliability