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Automated Guided Vehicles in operation at Orkla.
Increased efficiency and modernised production with help from Jungheinrich.
The Orkla Group needed a new transport and handling system at their Skælskør plant in Denmark that would speed up processes without compromising on quality. Jungheinrich installed Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), creating a reliable and flawless system – without interrupting normal operations.
Challenges
- New automated trucks required with capacity to work in mixed operational modes.
- Variety of operations at plant required hand-picked trucks.
- New system desired that did not need to alter existing production system or routes.
- New operational system desired that allowed for future expansion possibilities.
- New system needed to be installed whilst operations were in progress.
Solutions
- Laser navigation installed that integrated into existing warehouse layout with no changes to existing systems.
- Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) ERC stackers delivered, capable of mixed operation modes.
- System and trucks implemented without interrupting normal operations.
- Options to link packing stations to pallet wrappers thoroughly explored.
- Personal protection systems installed to ensure safe operations.
Benefits
- Normal warehouse operations continue uninterrupted.
- AGVs ensure flexible and optimised production operations.
- No operational downtime for installation of navigation system.
- Minimal interruptions assured when installing future expansions.
- State-of-the-art automation creates an efficient and modernised workplace.
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