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			<title>SSI Schaefer Ranked No. 1 for 7th Consecutive Year</title>
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			<description>SSI Schaefer has been ranked the number one system supplier for materials handling by US Magazine,...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ranking worldwide suppliers in the materials handling realm for the past 16 years, this is the 7th consecutive year that SSI Schaefer has been receiving this award. 
Tied with SSI Schaefer for the number 1 spot in 2011, Daifuku Co. fell to number 2 in 2012 as the yen to US dollars conversion resulted in a 5% decrease over 2011 revenues. Dematic, Murata Machinery Ltd and Mecalux retained their 3rd, 4th and 5th position with revenue matching 2011’s $1.3 billion, $1.05 billion and $952 million respectively.&nbsp; 
The top five has accounted for 50% of the 2012 list’s total worth although revenues fell by a combined $60 million—less than a percent— such a small shift might simply be due to changes in currency valuations inherent in the global nature of the industry. The overall combined revenues of the top 20 material handling systems suppliers in 2012 reflects a more modest improvement as compared to the nearly 26% jumped in 2011. The grand total of $14.66 billion grew just 4.1% over 2011’s $14.08 billion. 
Making the list 
To qualify for MMH's list, companies must be suppliers of materials handling systems, not just equipment providers. In addition to manufacturing at least two major handling system components, a company must also employ full-time staff that designs, installs and integrates materials handling systems. These systems include at least two of the following: transportation devices, storage and staging equipment, picking units, sortation systems, information management systems, data capture technologies and other types of handling equipment.
Companies must have a presence in North America to be considered worldwide suppliers. They must also be able to report their materials handling revenues to MMH's editors. 
(Adapted from Modern Materials Handling, April 2013, Josh Bond, Associate Editor. Please click HERE for the report.)]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Smart Warehousing</title>
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			<description>Smart Warehousing Road Shows in 2013</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[SSI Schaefer will be holding a series of Smart Warehousing Road Shows in 2013 to the region to share our latest innovative technologies. 

Topics to be covered include:•&nbsp;Maximizing the use of your cold store operation •&nbsp;Case study on picking operations for the Pharmaceutical Industry •&nbsp;Goods to man-picking solutions for the Retail Industry •&nbsp;High density storage for Engineering Automotive Spare Parts
Below is the road show schedule:
•&nbsp;Thailand held on 12 March at Pinwheel I &amp; II room, Fourpoint by Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok (Please click here for more details)
•&nbsp;Malaysia held on 13 March at Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie, Shah Alam (Please click here for more details)
•&nbsp;India held on 25 April&nbsp;at Hotel Hilton Mumbai International Airport Room - Chancellor Suite.(Please click here for more details)
•&nbsp;Korea to be held in 16 May at The K Seoul Hotel (Seoul KyoYuk MunHwa)
•&nbsp;Indonesia to be held in July
•Philippines to be held in 11 September at Garden Ballroom of the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:26:00 +0100</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Innovative material flow concept for modular shelving system</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[In line with its principle of 'premium service for premium sports cars', over the past few years Porsche has redesigned its spare parts supply logistics for customers and consolidated logistics functions for development departments at a single site.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The company's new central spare parts warehouse at Sachsenheim was constructed in two phases between 2007 and 2010. A network of outlying warehouses which were increasingly hampering the efficient flow of material were closed down and the storage space and processes transferred to the 112 900 m² facility at Sachsenheim. This was the first point at which Porsche drew on the expertise of SSI Schaefer, which supplied the shelving systems for large and medium-sized parts. This project having been completed successfully, it was only logical to choose the Neunkirchen-based company to fit out the new distribution centre.So in February 2011 SSI Schaefer was awarded the contract to fit out part of the warehouse, destined to supply parts to Porsche's development engineers. Every day 350 parts are transferred into the 10 000 m² storage facility and around 2000 components are shipped out. The warehouse stores small parts, medium parts in containers of up to 1200 x 800 mm (MT1), medium parts in containers of up to 1400 x 1700 mm (MT2), and bulky large parts (GT).Between February and August 2011, SSI Schaefer set up three static pallet warehouses for medium and large parts. For MT1 parts there is a 12-aisle pallet store, with 10 aisles of eight levels and two aisles of seven levels. The MT1 narrow-aisle warehouse contains 5740 pallet storage spaces. Another 1438 spaces are available in the five storage levels of the 7-aisle MT2 warehouse. To store large parts there is a single-aisle pallet warehouse with 140 pallet spaces over five levels. &quot;Thanks to the flexibility of our R 3000 shelving system, the layout of the new warehouse posed no problem,&quot; says Arne Limper, Sales Group Manager for shelving installations at SSI Schäfer. &quot;The key thing for the Porsche solution was to gear the storage areas towards a consistently efficient material flow, from the receipt of goods to picking and then loading the materials in outgoing goods.&quot;This placed particular demands on the processes in the small parts warehouse, which had to offer an intelligent solution. Sascha Drechsler, a planner at Porsche, sums up the criteria that the installation had to meet: &quot;Compact but process-optimised, a low degree of automation to ensure flexibility, designed to cope with peak load but with the potential to handle future increased throughput.&quot; The company therefore opted for a two-storey modular shelving system on a floating platform. The advantage of this configuration is that it uses the full height of the building while leaving the space underneath free for the processing of incoming and outgoing goods. The two platforms, measuring 2000 m² each and at 5 m and 7.5 m high respectively, provide close to 9000 metres of shelf space for small parts containers weighing up to 15 kg. In total there are 42 000 containers in circulation. The challenge was to ensure the rapid and smooth movement of goods to and from the platforms. Both levels are equipped with transfer points for forklift-assisted goods movements, but these are simply an added extra for exceptional scenarios.&quot;For standard inward and outward transfer processes we had the option of using either a ramp system for trucks and lifting gear or a conveyor system and conventional lift systems,&quot; explains Drechsler. &quot;But neither was able to satisfy our material flow concept or growth strategy.&quot; A ramp would have taken up floor space, so was quickly eliminated from consideration; and conventional lifts proved to be a bottleneck for the planned processes. &quot;The small parts warehouse needs to cope with peak periods and allow for future increases in throughput,&quot; says Drechsler. &quot;This means fluctuations of at least +/- 20% Two conventional lifts would have been incapable of handling this. And three would have made the system too big.&quot; Jürgen Kalkenbrenner, Sales Manager for automated complete systems at SSI Schaefer, explains another problem: &quot;Conventional lifts are associated with unnecessary delays and tie up a lot of manpower. Everyone's familiar with the situation: you're waiting for the lift and when it finally arrives it's full. For logistics processes, this just won't do.&quot; During the implementation phase, the intralogistics specialists at SSI Schaefer and the planning team at Porsche Logistik developed a new and innovative conveyor solution which would soon become the &quot;core of our small parts storage and picking processes&quot;, as Drechsler puts it. The SSI Schaefer approach was to install a flexible automation solution for transferring goods to and from a conventional lift system. &quot;This is the first step in automating a multi-storey modular shelving system,&quot; says Kalkenbrenner.Inward and outward processes are kept completely separate and generally follow the person-to-goods principle. Incoming goods are processed in the 2000 m² area underneath the platforms. Items for the small parts warehouse are repacked in containers and stacked on picking carts. A lift serves both platform levels and can be used for inward and outward transfer at the same time. Unlike basic lifts, the process is completely automatic. Warehouse personnel move the carts to a transfer station and press the button for the desired platform level. The process is then completed automatically without any further manual input.On each side of the lift is an electric conveyor belt – one for loading carts and the other for discharging them. The belt conveyors also serve as a buffer for the next cart load. When the button is pressed the conveyor transports the loaded cart into the lift system. Quick-close doors seal the lift area and the two-column lift carries the cart to the selected level. At the transfer station the rolling gates open and the cart is ejected on the discharge side. &quot;There is no need for anyone to be present to take the cart out of the lift,&quot; says Kalkenbrenner. &quot;In addition, the levels are continually supplied with inward goods containers.&quot; At the same time, any carts on the other conveyor belt can be automatically transferred to the column lift with outgoing containers and carried to another level. &quot;This saves precious time,&quot; adds Kalkenbrenner.A rotating table is installed at ground level to eject the roller containers. This table turns the carts and outgoing picking containers by 90 degrees before discharging them on to the outgoing conveyor. This ensures that the roller containers are correctly oriented below the platform structure so they can be consolidated in the outgoing goods area.Efficiency calculations performed by Porsche Logistik show that the new system configuration is paying for itself after just a short time in operation thanks to the elimination of waiting times. &quot;But this is really just an extra benefit,&quot; says Drechsler. &quot;The efficiency of the material flow was our top priority. The smart combination of conventional technology and additional automation components has produced a convincing system concept. It's a process-optimised concept with which we can achieve guaranteed throughput and respond to potential growth.&quot;]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>General contractor Salomon Automation realises warehouse extension </title>
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			<description>Biggest pasta producer in Hungary opts for warehouse extension. Pasta, short, regular or light -...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[How it all began 
The company history dates back to 1971, when due to an emergency situation 12 farmer families were forced to team up and established the pasta factory GYERMELYI. It was their common sense and sound understanding, which allowed them to quickly pick up the basics and secrets of pasta production. Due to the strong family ties, their diligence and economy, the factory soon became the biggest pasta producer in Hungary. Every day, tons of pasta are produced and delivered to 100 customers all over Eastern Europe. 
The first fully automated warehouse in GYERMELYI
In 2004 general contractor Salomon Automation developed a fully automated high bay warehouse equipped with more than 6.200 pallet locations. Three aisle-bound stacker cranes managed the transport of the pasta to the designated locations. Already back then, the supersized warehouse was planned in such a way that it would meet the requirements of the future, assuming that by 2006 all capacities would be fully utilised.
The extension
However, due to the remarkable growth and the storage of new goods categories, GYERMELYI was soon pushed to its capacity limits. Consequently, Salomon Automation was put in charge of the extension of the fully automated warehouse. Within only 13 months of construction time, the high bay warehouse was equipped with 2 additional stacker cranes and the 6.200 storage locations were extended to just under 9.400 locations. The now fully automated warehouse management is carried out by means of 5 stacker cranes with load handlings for double-deep storage. The automated pallet conveying system was extended by 2 additional cross transfer carriages as well as 8 new dispatch ramps. Due to the enormous space requirements, the picking was transferred into an adjacent hall. In order to integrate both warehouse areas in the fully automated process, a connection conveying system was installed not only in the goods-in, but also in the goods-out area. With a total of 20 roller tracks, the goods-out now ensures an organised outbound delivery process.
The software
In the meantime, the warehouse management system WAMAS controls and manages the entire logistics processes. In this way, WAMAS assumes the operational control and management of goods flows of logistics and support processes including resource planning and work progress. Every day, up to 340 pallets at the goods-in and up to 350 pallets at the goods-out are handled. Additionally, more than 500 articles are managed in the warehouse, which ensures a timely outbound delivery or product ranges to all stores.
Profitability, quality, ergonomics &amp; sustainability
The realisation of the new distribution centre generated a number of outstanding advantages, which include process and personnel cost savings due to the continuous logistics software, a higher energy efficiency as well as ergonomic work stations.Salomon Automation's goals for the customer include:-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Performance optimisation-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Quality improvement-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Work simplificationIn case of GYERMELYI we managed to realize all these points to the utmost customer satisfaction. 

For further information please contact:Author and press contact:Jacqueline Fauland, Marketing Salomon Automation GmbHT +43 3127 200 579, Email: jacqueline.fauland @salomon.atHead press office SSI SCHAEFER Germany:Katharina Kunz, Fritz Schäfer GmbHT +49 2735 70 395, Email: katharina.kunz@ssi-schaefer.de



Salomon Automation – the companyAs a general contractor, Salomon Automation, a member of the SSI Schaefer Group, realises tailored complete solutions from one single source, for all types of logistics systems - manual or fully-automated. The business supports and guides the customer through the entire life-cycle of the logistics system from planning to implementation and maintenance.Our experience as a general contractor and our skills in software solutions, conveyor technology, stacker cranes, automation technology, and service &amp; maintenance, set the foundations for the performance and availability of your logistic system. With over 25 years' experience and over 400 installed logistic systems, Salomon Automation ranks as one of the leading providers on the market.WAMAS - logistics software for sustainable logistics processes and long-term efficiencyLogistics software by Salomon Automation is able to control all the activities in your warehouse, regardless of whether these tasks are carried out by humans or machines. This means that Salomon Automation delivers a complete package that covers all areas in a warehouse. ]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>BVL group visits Tech Center</title>
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			<description>SSI Schaefer showcased our picking technologies and racking systems to a group of more than 20...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcoming the visitors to our Tech Centre, we took the opportunity to conducted demonstrations to showcase our various order picking technologies - parallel picking systems, pick to tote, e-pick, RF picking and pick by voice. In addition, we also showcase the Logimat, a vertical lift storage system, mobile racking systems and the Schaefer Orbiter System. The visitors were also given the opportunity to try their hands on the systems. Q&amp;A sessions were also conducted to further interact with our visitors.&nbsp; ]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Efficient Material Flow in Pharmaceuticals Distribution</title>
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			<description>For the new logistics centre at Pharmapool AG in Widnau (SG), SSI Schaefer has implemented a...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Every company wants to save costs, respond flexibly to changes in the marketplace, and remain competitive. This only works with perfectly orchestrated internal processes, however. This was Pharmapool's experience, too. Optimise logistics structures, design processes more efficiently, and utilise cost savings – the requirements were defined when the pharmaceutical company began planning a new, central distribution centre in Widnau at the beginning of last year. Regardless of individual interests of the pharmaceutical sector or branded products, the&nbsp; wholesaler for doctors founded in 1996 offers its customers in Switzerland a wide range of medications, incl. generic medicines, consumables, doctor's practice and lab equipment, as well as items on the Drugs and Medical Equipment List (Mittel- und Gegenstände-Liste). In the process, Pharmapool supplies doctors, chemists and&nbsp; consumers reliably within 24 hours with boxes of medicines carefully packed by hand in individual shipments. &quot;The old warehouse structure couldn't keep pace with the requirements of modern order processing and distribution logistics&quot;, explains Mr. Binkert, Managing Director of Pharmapool AG, Widnau. This is because all work in the warehouse was previously carried out manually using picking lists. This takes time and costs money. &quot;This is why we have decided to set up a new hall with modern warehouse technology as well as a new picking strategy to exploit all the potential in terms of internal processes&quot;, states Mr. Binkert. The key points for Pharmapool were to optimise and increase performance and quality in the picking process. The intention was to base the solution on a carefully orchestrated, custom combination of modular systems.The scope of services provided by SSI Schaefer ranged from system planning and consulting to implementation, through to after-sales service. Together they started work on implementing the project in line with all the requirements and on schedule. To achieve this, SSI Schaefer worked closely with architects and the Pharmapool project team, right from the start. This meant that proposals from SSI Schaefer on the hall layout were incorporated at an early stage to facilitate the optimum design, meeting all requirements, for the subsequent installation of the picking system. An intelligent material flow concept with as much automation as necessary, and as little automation as possible; this was the guiding principle followed by SSI Schaefer in developing the project. &quot;We examined all the requirements and the available options in great detail to achieve the optimum result for Pharmapool. Along the way, this project demonstrated very clearly that a semi-automated system incorporating carefully orchestrated components can produce the perfect result in the pharmaceutical sector as well&quot;, reflected Bruno Skraber, Head of Department at SSI Schaefer, Switzerland. A carefully designed, semi-automated total system concept comprising conveyor technology, paperless &quot;Man to Goods&quot; picking (RF Picking) combined with ergonomic picking stations and appropriate warehouse technology has been ensuring exceptionally efficient processes since the end of 2011. The new system on a 1300 square metre base area is equipped with an R3000 modular shelving system providing 12,000 storage spaces. A conveyor technology system over 80 m long with eight picking zones was installed in the middle of the modular shelving system. Here, the conveyor path ensures rapid transport of the order containers between the picking stations and the dispatch area. Within the zones, SSI's WAMAS C software guarantees fast and transparent picking processes. The conveyor technology provides the foundation for the rapid implementation of the new distribution centre, forming the centrepiece of the system. This carefully designed concept in Widnau now prepares around 10,000 different items in 200,000 packages ready for retrieval. They are stored in 9000 Euro-Fix containers from SSI Schaefer. The individual zones are interconnected via the automatic conveyor technology, forming a complete unit. &quot;This structured, transparent system design means that this Pharmapool warehouse offers a high level of efficiency&quot;, explains Skraber. All jobs are recorded directly on Pharmapool's in-house ERP system. This then communicates directly with the WAMAS C logistics software that initiates the retrieval operations. And off we go. WAMAS tells the system, and automatically the workers, how many containers should be required for a job. The workers send the empty containers via conveyor technology into the warehouse or to the picking zones. &quot;The use of containers and conveyor technology permits the automation of transport processes in combination with a manual system, ensuring an exceptionally fast material flow&quot;, explains Skraber. Even before the transport containers follow their routes to one of the eight picking stations, they are automatically scanned via light barrier and a staff member attaches a printed order docket. This is recorded on the system and paired up with the container. The transport container then makes its way to the relevant picking zone. Once there, it is scanned by a picker with a small finger scanner connected directly to the hand-held terminal. This tells the worker digitally and with no delay where the right items are to be retrieved. Controlled via the system, the picker is led to the correct storage location. At the storage location, there is another label with a barcode scanned by the worker before s/he removes the goods. To ensure that no errors occur, the barcode for the goods is recorded and acknowledged. This increases the order picking quality. After completing each picking process, the worker in the relevant zone sends the container back into the goods flow. Once the order has been compiled in full, the goods are automatically sent in the direction of the despatch area to the last workstation. Here, the order is checked once again, packed and released for dispatch. 15 dispatch shipments leave the warehouse each day. The new system has achieved an increase in picking efficiency of around 30%. &quot;Following a brief startup phase and familiarisation with the new way of working, the system has accelerated the material flow considerably. And the clear organisation of the picking zones and new picking strategies have streamlined order processing and compilation. The error quota has also dropped to virtually zero&quot;, according to Mr. Binkert from Pharmapool. It is not just the warehouse that is more efficient; employee work quality has also increased considerably. This is because the conveyor technology takes the strain off picking staff and instead supports the workers in compiling jobs easily and without errors. The bright and friendly atmosphere in the warehouse also provides a more relaxed working environment.&quot;There are no interface problems at all, either in project implementation or in the system design&quot;, continues Skraber. The implementation process was carried out with purpose and flexibility via teamwork. &quot;We are very happy with the project management from SSI Schaefer and the results provided by the solution. Our expectations have been more than met with the project and we are now absolutely ideally equipped for the future&quot;, summarises Mr. Binkert from Pharmapool.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Celebrating 75th Anniversary, 2012</title>
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			<description>The World’s Largest Supplier of Warehouse Automation and Industrial Storage Solutions celebrates...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The SSI Schaefer Group, which has been independently rated as the world’s largest Materials Handling Systems supplier for the last 5 years, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2012.&nbsp; SSI Schafer has experienced its strongest growth in South East Asia and Australasia, with several significant automation projects and continued increasing penetration in the industrial storage market.Regional Managing Director, Brian Miles reported that in 2011 Schaefer’s order intake exceeded Euro 120 million in the region with the signing of major automation contracts complementing its already expanding industrial storage solution business. &nbsp;
LOCAL CONVEYOR MANUFACTURE &amp; TECH CENTRE
One of the reasons for this success was the opening a 5,000m2 assembly hall at SSI’s Malaysian factory dedicated to the manufacture of Schaefer’s superior range of super quiet low energy conveyors, allowing SSI to offer its clients European quality systems at competitive Asian prices.At the same time Schaefer opened its Tech Centre which showcases the company’s wide range of conveying and paperless picking technologies, including high productivity “Good-to-Person” pick stations which enable customers to achieve in excess of 1,000 picks per person per hour and fully automated A-Frame picking.&nbsp; Additionally, working demonstrations of Schaefer’s in-house “Orbiter” for channel storage, mobile racking systems and “Logimat” vertical lift systems show clients how optimal storage density can be achieved. &nbsp;A number of customers have now visited this facility, the most recent being our Australian and New Zealand distributors whom Schaefer hosted for one week in Singapore for Tech Centre, factory and site visits.
STORAGE SOLUTIONS TO AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
Schaefer’s Malaysian manufactured pallet racking range known as Interlock 600 was certified as FEM 10.02.02 compliant in 2005, following tests undertaken in Dortmund and Greenwich Universities.&nbsp; Schaefer’s German Structural engineers sit on the Technical Committee of FEM and chaired the committee to draft the soon to be released new Drive in Racking codes.This product range has now been tested and certified by an independent Australian Structural Engineering company as compliant to AS 4084-2012 introduced in February.&nbsp; Mr Miles stated “It was decided to continue to invest in Malaysia, where the company has a 6.5 hectare site and a labour force of close to 300 of which over 200 have more than 5 years service with the company.&nbsp; In the region, we have excellent relationships with our steel suppliers who can provide us with a higher quality of steel than is available in China.&nbsp; In fact we export uprights to China for projects which require higher frame and bay loadings against the trend of manufacturers using China as their export base.”
“To meet a growing demand from our 15 subsidiaries from Australia to South Africa and Dubai to South East Asia, we have just installed a second paint line and increased our warehouse loading area to 5,500m2 with 10 loading docks.&nbsp; By increasing the critical mass to 30,000mt of production in 2011, the company has been able to achieve real savings in the last 6 months, which has helped Schaefer increase its market share.” Mr Miles said.
Simultaneously the company has installed new production lines, which can now roll 5 different post profiles in 3 gauges, together with specialist beam profiles used in the design of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) or Rack Clad Warehouses (where the AS/RS system acts as the supporting structure for the warehouse).
AUTOMATED STORAGE SOLUTIONS
“Schaefer is the leading supplier of automated storage technology, with over 750 warehouses built worldwide.&nbsp; Asia is now a competence centre for the design and manufacture of these systems.” Mr Miles stated.&nbsp; “The last 2-3 years has seen a resurgence of AS/RS projects in South East Asia.&nbsp; It was a natural progression for the company to use the company’s expertise in this market to supply these systems from Malaysia.&nbsp; We now have Engineers trained in Germany whom Schaefer have certified competent to undertake these designs.&nbsp; It means we can reduce design and manufacturing lead-times, which in turn helps us to pass on savings to our customers and partners”.He added, “Automated solutions required racking systems manufactured to a high tolerances.&nbsp; These can be achieved on SSI’s precision rolling mill which is similar as that used by Schaefer in Germany.&nbsp; Obviously steel quality is critical with assured availability from our suppliers.”“Schaefer manufactures identical products in both its Asian factories, the product is interchangeable with PR600 system made in Germany by its parent company, so when designing racks which require the extreme loads required for rack clad buildings in seismic zones we can substitute these profiles to compliment our own range,” Mr Miles explained.He emphasised, “I’m proud to add that Schaefer’s racking system is sold to the company’s global subsidiaries, we have resisted the practice of some of our competitors who have re-engineered their racking to suit the Asian market, simply to try to win market share with lower cost.”
“Schaefer has built its 75 year reputation on providing quality products supported by outstanding service, this is why Globally and here in Asia, the company is recognized as No. 1, the market leader.” 
&nbsp;Whilst Schaefer views the turbulence in the European Financial markets with some caution the company is confident that given its comprehensive range of products all produced within the Schaefer group, the company will continue to expand its market share. The 1st QTR has seen order income some 20% up on 2012, with a full order book and healthy quote bank. “With our International customers ramping up production I am confident that the company will consolidate its market share.”]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Combined systems for optimum material flow in a hospital</title>
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			<description>SSI Schaefer Switzerland has implemented a proven semi-automatic material flow concept for Bern...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The healthcare sector is undergoing rapid change. As hospitals face rising cost pressures, the pressure of competition and the continuing necessity of new investments, it is essential to optimise internal processes. If these processes are not carefully coordinated, the hospital is likely to experience supply difficulties. The logistics inside a hospital are more complicated than you might think. To satisfy both current and future requirements, hospitals are now being forced to identify untapped rationalisation potential, develop new organisational structures and optimise processes.Bern University Hospital, founded in 1354, is playing a leading role in this process of change. The hospital occupies an important position in the Swiss healthcare sector. With a staff of over 7100, the hospital provides high-quality medical treatment and individual care to 52 000 inpatients and more than 263 000 outpatients every year. This makes for complex intralogistics.The hospital already had a central warehouse designed by SSI Schaefer where medical consumables and other materials are order-picked. To supply all wards, including some non-bed wards, a modular cabinet solution was gradually introduced. This system offers significant quality benefits when it comes to material management. However, from a logistical point of view it also means more picking positions to be processed. The modular cabinet system is based on the kanban principle. Items are stored in defined compartments. There are two identical compartments for each item, each containing the quantity expected to be used up before new supplies are ordered. When one compartment is empty the replenishing process is initiated. Until new supplies arrive, goods are removed from the second compartment. This system ensures fixed order quantities and optimum reliability of supply. A project group was organised to evaluate a more efficient picking solution. The objectives were to take the burden off the central warehouse, improve efficiency, reduce personnel requirements, increase supply quality, minimise errors and simplify processes. &quot;To achieve these goals we were prepared to adopt a new approach. So we opted for a second, decentralised, inventory-managed warehouse and a move towards automation,&quot; says Thomas Nietlispach, the manager of the central warehouse.&quot;Time always brings change. This is why we offered the customer a modular solution that is not only perfect for the present, but also incorporates a flexible design that can be expanded as a modular system as required&quot;, explains Bruno Skraber, departmental manager at SSI Schaefer Switzerland. The automation technology was chosen to suit the customer's own process and therefore be as cost-effective as possible, and now satisfies all the hospital's requirements. &quot;This system, a combination of storage and conveying technology, proved to be ideal, and the customised combination of modular systems achieves the stated aim of increasing supply reliability while taking the burden off personnel,&quot; says Skraber.The new facility was installed without any interruption to normal warehouse operations. The task was not without its challenges: &quot;The new warehouse was to be installed in an existing space. So the project had to be implemented within a defined area of 500 m²,&quot; Skraber explains. Particular attention was also paid to ergonomics, as one of the objectives was to reduce personnel workloads. The new warehouse now holds around 1000 different items. For optimum storage, there is live storage racking for around 100 'A' products (fast movers) and modular racking for 'B' and 'C' products (medium and slow movers). For bulky items such as nappies and surgical materials there is a dedicated pallet picking zone. All storage spaces are managed by WAMAS C, the SSI Schaefer logistics software. The warehouse management system is linked in to the customer's SAP system. &quot;WAMAS C makes process control absolutely transparent. All processes are clearly structured,&quot; says Skraber. Orders are picked using handheld RF terminals in three zones, which are directly interlinked by the container conveyor. The live storage racking with fast-moving items is positioned right next to the conveyor. This allows goods in this zone to be picked efficiently at an ergonomic height and placed directly into the containers on the conveyor belt. The modular racking containing B and C items is located directly behind the warehouse staff, so they can also be picked in just a few steps. The facility is manned by three to four people working a single shift. &quot;The new solution not only makes our processes more transparent, it also reduces picking time by over 50% without any reduction in quality. This gives staff more time for other logistics tasks,&quot; says Nietlispach. As for the flow of goods and information, the requirements of each ward are entered into an MDE device each day and sent to the SAP system. Orders are sorted and picked according to internal priorities and delivery routes. The delivery slip is then printed in the picking warehouse before the warehouse team scans the order and links it with up to five containers per order. En route to the warehouse, the software automatically registers in which of the two zones the containers will be discharged and when. Once the order container has been transported into the picking zone by the conveyor belt, an employee scans the barcode on the container and the picking instructions are displayed on the handheld terminal. Every pick is confirmed with a handheld scanner for checking purposes. &quot;This increases the order picking quality,&quot; says Skraber. &quot;The customer always receives a correct, error-free delivery.&quot; Once the order is complete, the conveyor automatically transports the picked items to the outgoing goods area. Here, the containers are placed on caddies and supply assistants deliver them to the modular cabinets for each ward. In the event of problems, SSI Schaefer's IT team can perform remote error diagnosis and troubleshooting.Transparent, efficient and economical processes in a user-friendly solution tailored to the hospital's requirements. And with an error rate of almost zero. &quot;We're very pleased that we chose to make the leap into automated technology,&quot; concludes Nietlispach.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Big Bang - state of the art technology in every aspect!</title>
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			<description>Big Bang d.o.o gears up for the future and modernises the logistics centre in Celje</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Most certainly you know how it feels to be looking forward to getting yourself that special gadget that you have been longing for for quite some time already? A hightech TV-set or the PlayStation of the latest generation? And surely you are also familiar with the kind of disappointment that comes over you when the sales person reveals: “We are very sorry, but there seems to be a shortness of supplies”. Or: “We must apologize; according to our warehouse stock, we should have one piece available but we cannot seem to locate it right now”. Yes? What you might not know, however, is that many of these problems are due to deficient processes in logistic procedures.This was one of the reasons for Big Bang, d.o.o. the Slovenian market leader in the sector of audio, video and computer products to opt for the warehouse management software WAMAS by Salomon Automation. In cooperation with Salomon Automation Big Bang started in spring 2012 the modernisation process of the logistics centre in Celje, which supplies 19 own stores and other wholesale customers all over Slovenia with goods. The factsAs a subsidiary of the Merkur Group, Big Bang d.o.o. is the Slovenian market leader in the sector of audio, video and computer products and domestic appliances. A total of 450 employees in 19 stores, distribution, wholesale and internet stores attend to the needs of both final customers and companies. Within its ample assortment Big Bang d.o.o. offers a variety of products and a wide range of quality. Over 4.000 articles are stored in about 4.500 pallet locations on a 6.600 m² site. More than 20 employees are in charge of operating the warehouse and they distribute about 8000 items? or 41.000 pieces per month to the customers. The solutionThe warehouse management system WAMAS 4.9 controls all processes from goods-in to picking and goods-out. The system is fully interconnected with the enterprise resource planning system of Big Bang so that all the relevant processes may be dealt with automatically across all systems.The paperless handling of business processes, the ease of use of the system and the clear, physical representation of the warehouse in the system were all factors that convinced Big Bang of WAMAS. Ultimately Big Bang chose WAMAS because by improving the structuring of processes the storage capacity utilisation of 50% up until now, can be increased remarkably. Furthermore an increase in picking as well as a lowering of the error rate is to be expected due to the implementation of a process-oriented control in picking.So the goals of Big Bang are easily explained:
Cut logistics costs Reduce errors to a minimum Increase availability of goods in the storesIncrease transparency and efficiency in the supply chain
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;WAMAS® – the Warehouse Management SystemWAMAS - the warehouse management system by Salomon Automation controls, monitors and optimises the full range of logistical processes. Hereby Pick-by-Voice, Pick-by-Light and radio picking are fully integrated. The logistics software allows both standardisation and differentiation within one system and covers the logistical processes from goods-in to internal transport, from picking to packing and shipping of the goods.Among the circle of customers who use WAMAS there are numerous enterprises such as for example Migros, XXXLutz, SPAR, EDEKA, Gebrüder Weiss, Kraft Foods, Festo, Desigual, Fresenius Kabi, Head Sport, Rauch Fruchtsäfte and many more. They all benefit from optimised processes resulting in an increase of quality and a simultaneous cost reduction.Friesach (Graz), May 2012For further information please contact:Author:Jacqueline Fauland, Marketing Salomon Automation GmbHT +43 3127 200 579, Email: jacqueline.fauland @salomon.atPress contact:Susanne Pfingstl, Marketing Salomon Automation GmbHT +43 3127 200 323, Email: susanne.pfingstl@salomon.atHead press office SSI SCHAEFER Germany:Katharina Kunz, Fritz Schäfer GmbHT +49 2735 70 395, Email: katharina.kunz@ssi-schaefer.deSalomon Automation – the companyAs a general contractor, Salomon Automation, a member of the SSI Schaefer Group, realises tailored complete solutions from one single source, for all types of logistics systems - manual or fully-automated. The business supports and guides the customer through the entire life-cycle of the logistics system from planning to implementation and maintenance.Our experience as a general contractor and our skills in software solutions, conveyor technology, stacker cranes, automation technology, and service &amp; maintenance, set the foundations for the performance and availability of your logistic system. With over 25 years' experience and over 400 installed logistic systems, Salomon Automation ranks as one of the leading providers on the market.WAMAS - logistics software for sustainable logistics processes and long-term efficiencyLogistics software by Salomon Automation is able to control all the activities in your warehouse, regardless of whether these tasks are carried out by humans or machines. This means that Salomon Automation provides a complete package that covers all levels of a warehouse. ]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Porsche: Innovative material flow concept for modular shelving system</title>
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			<description>SSI Schaefer has developed an innovative automation concept for multi-storey modular shelving...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[In line with its principle of 'premium service for premium sports cars', over the past few years Porsche has redesigned its spare parts supply logistics for customers and consolidated logistics functions for development departments at a single site.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The company's new central spare parts warehouse at Sachsenheim was constructed in two phases between 2007 and 2010. A network of outlying warehouses which were increasingly hampering the efficient flow of material were closed down and the storage space and processes transferred to the 112 900 m² facility at Sachsenheim. This was the first point at which Porsche drew on the expertise of SSI Schaefer, which supplied the shelving systems for large and medium-sized parts. This project having been completed successfully, it was only logical to choose the Neunkirchen-based company to fit out the new distribution centre.So in February 2011 SSI Schaefer was awarded the contract to fit out part of the warehouse, destined to supply parts to Porsche's development engineers. Every day 350 parts are transferred into the 10 000 m² storage facility and around 2000 components are shipped out. The warehouse stores small parts, medium parts in containers of up to 1200 x 800 mm (MT1), medium parts in containers of up to 1400 x 1700 mm (MT2), and bulky large parts (GT).Between February and August 2011, SSI Schaefer set up three static pallet warehouses for medium and large parts. For MT1 parts there is a 12-aisle pallet store, with 10 aisles of eight levels and two aisles of seven levels. The MT1 narrow-aisle warehouse contains 5740 pallet storage spaces. Another 1438 spaces are available in the five storage levels of the 7-aisle MT2 warehouse. To store large parts there is a single-aisle pallet warehouse with 140 pallet spaces over five levels. &quot;Thanks to the flexibility of our R 3000 shelving system, the layout of the new warehouse posed no problem,&quot; says Arne Limper, Sales Group Manager for shelving installations at SSI Schäfer. &quot;The key thing for the Porsche solution was to gear the storage areas towards a consistently efficient material flow, from the receipt of goods to picking and then loading the materials in outgoing goods.&quot;This placed particular demands on the processes in the small parts warehouse, which had to offer an intelligent solution. Sascha Drechsler, a planner at Porsche, sums up the criteria that the installation had to meet: &quot;Compact but process-optimised, a low degree of automation to ensure flexibility, designed to cope with peak load but with the potential to handle future increased throughput.&quot; The company therefore opted for a two-storey modular shelving system on a floating platform. The advantage of this configuration is that it uses the full height of the building while leaving the space underneath free for the processing of incoming and outgoing goods. The two platforms, measuring 2000 m² each and at 5 m and 7.5 m high respectively, provide close to 9000 metres of shelf space for small parts containers weighing up to 15 kg. In total there are 42 000 containers in circulation. The challenge was to ensure the rapid and smooth movement of goods to and from the platforms. Both levels are equipped with transfer points for forklift-assisted goods movements, but these are simply an added extra for exceptional scenarios.&quot;For standard inward and outward transfer processes we had the option of using either a ramp system for trucks and lifting gear or a conveyor system and conventional lift systems,&quot; explains Drechsler. &quot;But neither was able to satisfy our material flow concept or growth strategy.&quot; A ramp would have taken up floor space, so was quickly eliminated from consideration; and conventional lifts proved to be a bottleneck for the planned processes. &quot;The small parts warehouse needs to cope with peak periods and allow for future increases in throughput,&quot; says Drechsler. &quot;This means fluctuations of at least +/- 20% Two conventional lifts would have been incapable of handling this. And three would have made the system too big.&quot; Jürgen Kalkenbrenner, Sales Manager for automated complete systems at SSI Schaefer, explains another problem: &quot;Conventional lifts are associated with unnecessary delays and tie up a lot of manpower. Everyone's familiar with the situation: you're waiting for the lift and when it finally arrives it's full. For logistics processes, this just won't do.&quot; During the implementation phase, the intralogistics specialists at SSI Schaefer and the planning team at Porsche Logistik developed a new and innovative conveyor solution which would soon become the &quot;core of our small parts storage and picking processes&quot;, as Drechsler puts it. The SSI Schaefer approach was to install a flexible automation solution for transferring goods to and from a conventional lift system. &quot;This is the first step in automating a multi-storey modular shelving system,&quot; says Kalkenbrenner.Inward and outward processes are kept completely separate and generally follow the person-to-goods principle. Incoming goods are processed in the 2000 m² area underneath the platforms. Items for the small parts warehouse are repacked in containers and stacked on picking carts. A lift serves both platform levels and can be used for inward and outward transfer at the same time. Unlike basic lifts, the process is completely automatic. Warehouse personnel move the carts to a transfer station and press the button for the desired platform level. The process is then completed automatically without any further manual input.On each side of the lift is an electric conveyor belt – one for loading carts and the other for discharging them. The belt conveyors also serve as a buffer for the next cart load. When the button is pressed the conveyor transports the loaded cart into the lift system. Quick-close doors seal the lift area and the two-column lift carries the cart to the selected level. At the transfer station the rolling gates open and the cart is ejected on the discharge side. &quot;There is no need for anyone to be present to take the cart out of the lift,&quot; says Kalkenbrenner. &quot;In addition, the levels are continually supplied with inward goods containers.&quot; At the same time, any carts on the other conveyor belt can be automatically transferred to the column lift with outgoing containers and carried to another level. &quot;This saves precious time,&quot; adds Kalkenbrenner.A rotating table is installed at ground level to eject the roller containers. This table turns the carts and outgoing picking containers by 90 degrees before discharging them on to the outgoing conveyor. This ensures that the roller containers are correctly oriented below the platform structure so they can be consolidated in the outgoing goods area.Efficiency calculations performed by Porsche Logistik show that the new system configuration is paying for itself after just a short time in operation thanks to the elimination of waiting times. &quot;But this is really just an extra benefit,&quot; says Drechsler. &quot;The efficiency of the material flow was our top priority. The smart combination of conventional technology and additional automation components has produced a convincing system concept. It's a process-optimised concept with which we can achieve guaranteed throughput and respond to potential growth.&quot;Company profileSSI Schaefer is recognized as the world’s leading supplier of warehousing and logistics systems. Services offered range from sophisticated design to equipping facilities with products from the company’s comprehensive product range, and implementing these projects as the general contractor. The range of competencies under the SSI Schaefer umbrella name forms the basis for developing market specific, multi-purpose storage systems targeting market requirements and for determining heterogeneous solutions in the field of intra-logistics. &nbsp;The product range of SSI Schaefer/Fritz Schaefer GmbH, Neunkirchen, headquarters of the international SSI Schaefer Group, encompasses the core area of warehouse equipment, including workshop, plant and office equipment, plus a variety of waste collection and recycling containers. Typical products are storage and transport containers, shelving, pallet rack, cantilever and mobile racking systems, which form the basis for manually operated or fully automated storage systems.&nbsp; Fritz Schäfer founded the company in 1937, and today the company has offices around the world. In Germany alone, SSI Schaefer is represented by 12 offices. &nbsp;SSI Schaefer Noell GmbH, D-Giebelstadt, complements the product and services portfolio as a specialist for sophisticated logistics systems. Acting as general contractor, the company has completed over 300 logistics systems worldwide. Capabilities range from system planning and consulting to the implementation of turnkey systems and customized after-sales services. The portfolio is completed by innovative IT solutions complying with inhouse standards as well as SAP technology standards.Salomon Automation GmbH, A-Friesach, Graz, provides specifically tailored solutions from a single source for all types of logistics systems – manual and fully automated.&nbsp; The company supports its customers throughout the lifecycle of logistics systems, including planning, implementation and maintenance.SSI Schaefer Peem, GmbH, A-Graz, specializes in modular order picking technology. The company designs, develops and manufactures highly dynamic, small parts conveyor systems as well as automatic order picking systems, including the customized software.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>SSI Thailand Seminar</title>
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			<description>27 Jun 2012. Seminar on “Increasing storage efficiency &amp; logistics cost reduction in cold storage...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[SSI Thailand organised and managed their own seminar, which discussd the issue of “Increasing storage efficiency &amp; logistics cost reduction in cold storage operation.” With a total of 20 audiences, Mr Sarawut, country manager of SSI Thailand, presented the Mobile Racking and Schaefer Orbiter System (SOS). The crowd was the targeted customers who are in the frozen food and cold storage business, located in Samutsakorn area.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>ES3 LLC - Intelligent, Automated Case Picking for the Distribution Center</title>
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			<description>ES3 LLC partnered with SSI Schaefer to further automate their distribution center  in York, PA, in...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Decrease costs, increase efficiency, increase service level – with these objectives in mind ES3 LLC focused on quality pallet packing. At the heart of this project was the continuing automation of the warehouse. ES3 implemented the first project with the extension of their distribution center in York, PA with the help of SSI Schaefer. SSI Schaefer received the order for delivering the logistics concept, detailed planning and implementation.In 2002 ES3 moved into the warehouse, which grew over the years to become the biggest automated grocery warehouse in the United States of America. Around 20,000 different items, groceries and household items are stored in the approx. 459,000 square feet complex. The goods are supplied by the manufacturers, ordered by stores and forwarded to the forwarding agents for shipping to the retailers. Dennis Senovich, President of ES3, explains the overall challenge, “The industry trend is an increasing number of SKUs with a slower turn velocity.&nbsp; The SCP is a sophisticated automation system that solves the complex problem of each picking and stable pallet building.” ES3 sought a compact, universal solution enabling the automation of the warehouse processes in addition to the automation of the order-related case picking and the shipping preparation of the deliveries. The ideal solution for the planned extension was the Schaefer Case Picking (SCP) concept combined with the Schaefer Tray System (STS). SSI Schaefer’s resulting solution offers nearly 90,000 tray storage positions with variable height classes in its SCP-high-bay warehouse. The material flows and commissioning locations are on different levels, which enable a throughput of more than 100,000 boxes per day, making ES3 one of the largest, most modern and most efficient automated case pick systems in the US. “The Schaefer Case Picking is a holistic, modular designed and extendable system solution&quot;, says Christoph Schenk, VP Operations for SSI Schaefer. “We were able to design an automated solution for ES3, which includes the entire process from goods receiving via storage to volume-optimized pallet creation. Physically demanding storage work was eliminated. In the enormous SCP-storage area only 12 employees per shift are required and they predominantly deal with process control and plant maintenance.”SSI Schaefer installed three of the modular designed Schaefer Case Picking systems,&nbsp; the warehouse management system “ant“ as well as an intelligent control system with pack pattern generator “Schaefer Pack Pattern Generator” (SPPG). The SPPG interprets data from the WMS so it can build the optimal shipping pallet in the shortest time. With this information the WMS initiates the operative processes for the automated pallet creation. SSI Schaefer designed the SCP-area the material flows for goods receiving, storing and goods shipping so they are on three separate levels. The goods receiving area is on the central level. The goods are supplied on pallets - up to 1,300 pallets per day. At the good in area a teach-in process for the IT-master data capture is performed by an employee. Light grids, a scale and a camera with Machine Vision Technology capture the dimensions, weight and look of the items and file a basic draft of the packing unit in the article data base. The optical control system with the Machine Vision Technology is also used at the order commissioning in the SCP, making further internal labeling such as barcode labeling unnecessary. After receipt the pallets are forwarded to a short conveyor system. It moves the pallets to two de-palletizing robots. The robots take the boxes in layers from the pallets and put them on trays, which are provided on a conveyor system - 16 boxes on one tray at an average. “With a combination of the gripping principles, the vacuum multigrip technology and a vacuum chamber with a mechanical gripping principle, the automated de-palletizing enables high functionality and gentle product handling - without the necessity of a tool change for the gripper”, says Schenk. &quot;The dynamic parameters such as speed and acceleration as well as the gripper parameters vacuum; air flow and gripping force are always adjusted to the product characteristics and filed in the article data base.”The conveyor system then forwards the trays to six transfer positions that lead to the storage in the SCP high-bay warehouse. Because this consists of several boxes the trays are listed in the IT-system similar to totes. SSI Schaefer did not use conventional storage and retrieval machines for acceptance and storage into the 36-aisle high-bay warehouse.&nbsp; Instead, the system uses lift systems and rack vehicles, utilizing less space.&nbsp; Unlike conventional storage and retrieval machines that have a fork unit that goes below the trays, the STS has a gripping and pulling device to store and retrieve the trays. This reduces the necessary clearances in the rack system. Integrated tray-lifts, transported by the rack vehicles, take the trays to transfer positions on their respective rack level. The uncoupling of the horizontal storage movements by the rack vehicles from the vertically working lifts that carry out the sequencing, leads to very dynamic and efficient storages and retrievals. 36 STS-rack units, in approximately 12 feet high aisles, 6 aisles high and 6 wide, are installed in the rack system. The systems is 78 feet high and offers nearly 90,000 tray storage positions where SKUs are stored redundantly in several aisles in order to improve throughput. This allows the highest possible dynamic at the sequential commissioning.Customer focus and a high service level are guidelines of the grocery industry. The delivery of store-ready pallets is one of the goals. “With the SCP, SSI Schaefer offers the right components to efficiently automate the processes of goods receiving, to goods shipping&quot;, says Schenk. &quot;With trays of 47.2”x39.37” and a limit of up to 500+ lbs. per locations the system in York is optimal designed for the large range of items ES3 distributes for C&amp;S and other customers.”48 Case-Wheeler-lifts, which are integrated into the SCP-system and controlled by the warehouse management system, perform order-related retrieval. “This is a unique feature of the SCP-design“, says Schenk. “While conventional warehouses can only be served by lifts on the face side, the SCP-system can scale its performance up to the full efficiency of the rack vehicles by an arbitrary amount of lifts along the rack.” The trays are retrieved from the STS-rack by the rack vehicles and accepted by the Case-Wheeler-lifts - up to 4,500 trays per hour. They then transport the trays to a separate packing-level. There the item quantity on the trays is captured with the Machine Vision Technology, the necessary quantity is identified and respective box quantity - following the requirements of the packing pattern - is sequenced into one of three shoot-out-levels built on top of each other. Each SCP module is served by three conveyor belts one for every palletizing robots. The three modules of the SCP contain 3 robotic palletizers each where the cases are consolidated.Left and right of the robots are empty pallets which are packed by the robots consecutively. The system is designed for a throughput of up to 74 pallets per hour with 5,350 cases. The packing pattern specified by the WMS considers the type of product first. This way, for example, chemical products are not packed on groceries. The next packing criterion is the loading capacity of the products. This is a fundamental part of ensuring the stability of the pallet and that there is no damage to the product. This idea also incorporates the weight of the items - heavy boxes are packed before light ones. In addition family grouping where similar items are kept together is the last piece of information considered by the system. The pallets rest on helix lifters, which can slightly lower the mixed pallets after every packing layer until the specified pallet packing pattern is completely finished. The filled pallets are lowered by the 18 helix lifters to the goods shipping level, at the same time automatically wrapped by an integrated stretch wrapper for further stability and then sent on a pallet conveyor system to two buffering sections in the goods shipping area. Loading forklifts take the pallets from there to the trucks.“An intelligent system designed to fully-automate the processes for the grocery industry&quot;, summarizes Schenk. “From goods receiving via warehouse processes and the commissioning up to branch-related, volume-optimized pallet packing, an efficient system for highly dynamic intra-logistics.“The success of this solution is recently confirmed by the renowned Research Strategies Committee (RSC) of the US-American Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Illinois. The association of supply chain managers awarded ES3, among other things, for the extension in York as &quot;best and most innovative logistics solution&quot; with the Supply Chain Innovation Award 2011. &quot;With that SSI Schaefer also sets standards for the intelligent intra-logistics in the U.S.&quot;, says Schenk proudly.About ES3:ES3 is an experienced team of supply chain experts focused on innovation that will make product move faster, more efficiently, and at less cost than traditional supply chain models.&nbsp; The ES3 network spans the entire US, and includes the world's largest, multi-manufacturer collaborative warehouse, which services the Northeast with ES3's revolutionary Consolidation and D2S programs.&nbsp; ES3 provides consolidated warehousing, case pick and transportation services to more than 60 consumer packaged goods manufacturers. For more information go to www.es3.com. ©ES3, LLC. ]]></content:encoded>
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			<description>7-8 Jun 2012. SSI SCHAEFER India was one of the sponsors of Cold Chain Logistics India at...</description>
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			<title>Making Safety Our Responsibility</title>
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			<description>4 Jun 2012 - Safety briefing on racking and maintenance awareness at Tesco Distribution Centre....</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Representing SSI Schafer, Mr. Kenn Tung from Malaysia gave a briefing to Tesco’s staff at Tesco Distribution centre located at Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. This was in conjunction with the Tesco Safety Campaign known as “Making Safety Our Responsibility.” Mr. Tung provided the Tesco staff with knowledge on racking safety and maintenance awareness in a warehouse. 
This briefing was very beneficial for the staff, as they acquired the necessary knowledge to ensure their own safety while working in a warehouse environment.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>University in Magdeburg - Academic training with SSI Schaefer’s Miniload Crane</title>
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			<description>SSI Schaefer has delivered an Automatic Small-Parts Storage System (Miniload) to the...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The academic training relies on automation solutions provided by SSI Schaefer. The Institute for Logistics and Material flow engineering (ILM) of the Otto-von-Guericke-University in Magdeburg trains its logisticians in machine engieering at an automatic small-parts storage system (Miniload) from SSI Schaefer. SSI Schaeer received the tender. „The optimal design planning outlined in the submitted documents indicated that the manufacturer had covered in fine detail all the relevant aspects significant for us“, explains Professor Dr. Hartmut Zadek, Chairman of Logistics and Managing Director of the ILM, in awarding the contract to SSI Schaefer. „The outstanding cost-benefit ratio of the offer contributes importantly to that.“Around 4,000 students enlisted in Magdeburg for logistics faculties. Students of the technical logistics faculty especially work at, and with, the large systems of the institute. The SSI Schaefer Miniload, invested in by the region Saxony-Anhalt and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), is currently being used by the faculty for investigations in energy efficiency. „We currently have six Master´s theses for this area of basic research which will be published soon“, says director of the institute Zadek.The one-aisle Miniload offers 840 storage positions and has been named &quot;Ziems-Gasse&quot; by the Magdeburg University according to the founder of the Technical Logistics faculty, Dietrich Ziems. Furthermore, SSI Schaefer has supplied around 250 totes, conveyor system components for the infeed and the Warehouse Management System „ant“. With this basic equipment around 50 students per term work on different projects to scientifically research solutions for the future needs of intra-logistics under real conditions and this can progress to the project maturity phase or provide for the development and optimization of future systems. The present objective is to achieve energy efficiency. „There are different rudiments for optimized storage strategies in automated warehouses“, explains Zadek. „The conveyor system does not have to be controlled automatically by the software. With the SSI Schaefer Miniload we currently analyze the possibilities of flexible storage, transfer and retrieval strategies by the user.&quot; In future the user can, if required, exactly indicate the positions for the storage and can influence the processes regarding energy consumption for the automated components such as conveyor system and storage and retrieval machines (SRM). „This also involves the integration of new storage strategies in the development of software and control engineering&quot;, says Zadek.According to this, modelling of the material flow computer and adjustments to the control software were made on the system. For example, parameters for the transport and lifting speed of the SRM can be determined and set. Thus, the starts of the horizontal and vertical movements can be delayed, for example, by using energy recovery concepts to decrease energy consumption. „With our basic research we develop interfaces for influenceable parameters to decrease the energy costs&quot;, summarizes Zadek. „This type of the user-oriented research is going to support the future developments of the manufacturers.“For SSI Schaefer this knowledge transfer is done in parallel as, since 2007, the intra-logistics specialists have cooperated with several universities and offer the possibility of combined study. During block training the students of SSI Schaefer each rotate between the training company after three months per term. The major fields of study are mainly information technology, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. The combined study courses comprise six terms. The qualifications obtained are normally internationally accepted Bachelor degrees. Scholarships are also announced. „Although we acknowledge there is a widespread skills shortage we have always taken the responsibility for supporting and training young academics, and, it is always part of our company philosophy&quot;, says Ramona Vian, head of human resources at SSI Schaefer. „Against this background we started four years ago to offer the combined training for academic job profiles alongside the apprenticeship training positions for skilled trades and commercial occupations. The positive experiences we have had so far regarding professional competence and recruiting support our decision to do this.“In fact, out of 19 students who have started their training in the combined study at SSI Schaefer in recent years, four have already completed their course. SSI Schaefer currently employs twelve students on the combined study course. Eleven students will be added this year - with business studies and software engineering being included for the first time. For the university graduates, SSI Schaefer offers a wide range of employment possibilities, from&nbsp; design engineers, software developers and start-up engineers to controller and personnel specialists.&nbsp;„An outstanding qualification opportunity&quot;, judges Robert Matthes. The student working in IT Projects at SSI Schaefer is on the verge of taking his exams – which naturally include the energy efficiency-project at Magdeburg University. As a student of a combined Bachelor study of applied IT, Matthes has made the project-specific adjustments to the WMS &quot;ant&quot; which made possible the short project implemention time. „The advantage of the SSI Schaefer Miniload in the research is that during its movements the energy and position data of all axes are recorded within the millisecond range&quot;, says Matthes. „Furthermore the SRM can be managed and controlled via WMS and material flow control, paralleling a productive system.“With the modifications made to the WMS and material flow control system it is now possible to operate the storage and retrieval machine in a special testing mode. The user has the possibility to plan single storage movements, relocations and retrievals in advance and combine them in so-called &quot;experiments&quot;. These stored experiments can be carried out at random and can also be copied.Within the test environment with the Miniload acceleration and delay of the traveling and lifting axis can be changed by the user with the help of dialog systems at the university in Magdeburg. After performing such a test, the energy data of the storage and retrieval machine are linked with the &quot;experiment&quot; and can be analyzed arbitrarily. „The objective of the entire concept is to determine travelling patterns which supply the optimum balance between throughput and energy saving“, says Matthes. He goes on to say “the installation of the Miniload by SSI Schaefer at the Otto-von-Guericke-University in Magdeburg has created new professional possibilities for the training of intra-logisticians and the development of new storage strategies and concepts at the Institute for Logistics and Material Flow Engineering“ „The combined study is an important pillar of our educational system&quot;, states Director of the Institute, Zadek. „Therefore we will continue to support the practically applied research and development of the manufacturers. The Miniload from SSI Schaefer generates aspects of innovation which critically examine and challenge the normal practice of existing systems. This is a benefit for all participants.&quot;&nbsp;Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact:Central press office SSI Schaefer Germany:Katharina Kunz, Fritz Schäfer GmbHPhone +49/2735/70-395, E-Mail: katharina.kunz@ssi-schaefer.dePress office SSI Schäfer Noell:Desiree Kreisel, Marketing AutomationPhone +49/9334/979-541, E-Mail: desiree.kreisel@ssi-schaefer-noell.comCompany profileSSI Schaefer is recognized as the world’s leading supplier of warehousing and logistics systems. Services offered range from sophisticated design to equipping facilities with products from the company’s comprehensive product range, and implementing these projects as the general contractor. The range of competencies under the SSI Schaefer umbrella name forms the basis for developing market specific, multi-purpose storage systems targeting market requirements and for determining heterogeneous solutions in the field of intra-logistics. &nbsp;The product range of SSI Schaefer/Fritz Schaefer GmbH, Neunkirchen, headquarters of the international SSI Schaefer Group, encompasses the core area of warehouse equipment, including workshop, plant and office equipment, plus a variety of waste collection and recycling containers. Typical products are storage and transport containers, shelving, pallet rack, cantilever and mobile racking systems, which form the basis for manually operated or fully automated storage systems.&nbsp; Fritz Schäfer founded the company in 1937, and today the company has offices around the world. In Germany alone, SSI Schaefer is represented by 12 offices. &nbsp;SSI Schaefer Noell GmbH, D-Giebelstadt, complements the product and services portfolio as a specialist for sophisticated logistics systems. Acting as general contractor, the company has completed over 300 logistics systems worldwide. Capabilities range from system planning and consulting to the implementation of turnkey systems and customized after-sales services. &nbsp;Salomon Automation GmbH, A-Friesach, Graz, provides specifically tailored solutions from a single source for all types of logistics systems – manual and fully automated.&nbsp; The company supports its customers throughout the lifecycle of logistics systems, including planning, implementation and maintenance.SSI Schaefer Peem, GmbH, A-Graz, specializes in modular order picking technology. The company designs, develops and manufactures highly dynamic, small parts conveyor systems as well as automatic order picking systems, including the customized software.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>PISM SupplyLink 2012</title>
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			<description>11-13 May 2012. SSI SCHAEFER Philippines is one of the major sponsors for PISM SupplyLink 2012 in...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Philippine Institute of Supply Management’s annual SupplyLink conference and exhibit went global this year, with supply chain professionals across the Asia-Pacific participating as keynote speakers. As one of the major sponsors for the two days event, SSI Philippines also took the opportunity to introduce the Schaefer Orbiter System to the event’s attendees from the Philippines and elsewhere.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Project Qatar</title>
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			<description>30 Apr - 3 May 2012. Doha Exhibition Centre, UAE. The world's largest Material Handling Supplier...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Located at Doha Exhibition Centre and organized by IFP Qatar, SSI Middle East participated in the 9th International Trade Construction, Building, and Environmental Technology &amp; Materials Exhibition. The event attracted key buyers and industry leaders looking for the most up-to-date technology and stateof- the art equipment available on the market. In addition to that, it also provided a unique and dynamic platform for buyers and suppliers to make contacts. This exhibition attracted more than 1,750exhibitors from 42 countries.
SSI Schaefer is certainly poised to make a big impact at the exhibition, with its extensive product range from Racking and Shelving, Storage and Conveying, Logistics software to Plastic Storage Containers and Waste Bins. The 9th edition of Project Qatar, took place in Doha from April 30th till May 3 2012. The International Trade Construction, Building, Environmental Technology &amp; Materials Exhibition expects more than 1,750 exhibitors from 42 countries to participate in this popular event. On the visitor site the exhibition attracts key buyers and industry leaders looking for the most up-to-date technology and state-of-the art equipment available on the market.Banz Qatar, SSI Schaefer`s local Partner, and SSI Schaefer Middle East &amp; Africa presented their latest logistic solutions in the German Pavilion.Mr. Sigi Gruber, Business Development Manager of SSI Schaefer and Mr. Binod R Nair, Manager of Banz Group Qatar, are glad about this event cooperation. “SSI Schaefer appoints and works with experienced local distributors in various countries. Banz Group Qatar is one of those” explains Mr. Gruber. “Only due to our intricate networks and extensive contacts we can introduce the quality of our products to a broad range of customers and key clients.” Mr. Nair adds: “This exhibition is one of the actions we undertake to reinforce our presence in the Qatar Market for our Quality &amp; Safety conscious clients. We are looking forward to a successful event and hope to meet numerous potential customers and business partners.”]]></content:encoded>
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			<description>26-28 Apr 2012. SSI SCHAEFER India participated in the India Warehousing Show at Greater Noida,...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[SSI India participated in the India Warehousing Show (IWS) held at Greater Noida, India Expo Centre Hall over a period of three days, and gave a live demonstration of the Mobile Racking Unit. Organised by Progressive Media Group, IWS is the platform for International Exhibition and Conference for the Warehousing and Supply Chain Industry. We were glad that the attendees were satisfied with this event, and we took this opportunity to make important contacts as well.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title> SSI Schaefer Partner Training in Dubai</title>
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			<description>22 to 24 April 2012. SSI Schaefer Middle East opened its doors for three days to its SSI Schaefer...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[SSI Schaefer Middle East opened its doors for three days to its SSI Schaefer Partner training. 
The goal of our three day long seminar is to offer SSI`s distributors intensive training workshops during which they will get insights into new products and developments, refresh their knowledge and exchange ideas and experiences. Live I600 frame set-ups, sophisticated insights into Mezzanine and R3000 structures, a factory visit and practical Orbiter know-how based on a case study from Spima are just some examples for that. Next to interactive installations sessions and various professional guest speakers the elaborate evening program will make sure that SSI Schaefer`s partners will not only get an idea about the Emirati culture and values – there are also possibilities to network and get to know new people.
SSI Schaefer appoints and works with experienced local distributors in many countries. It is via their intricate networks and extensive contacts that SSI Schaefer can introduce the quality of its products to a broad range of customers. Nearly 30 of these partners - among it from Mauritius, Cyprus, Pakistan, Oman, Nigeria and Egypt – will join us in our new premises in Dubai World Central. The training is a start of a new knowledge series implemented by SSI Schaefer. We look forward to this new experience, your feedback and will keep you updated.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Future Electronics Asia Pacific - Flexible, sustainable plant design</title>
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			<description>In order to accommodate ongoing expansion and future business growth, SSI SCHAE-FER has designed...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[What needs to be done if order picking and shipping cannot keep pace with the growth? The fast solution: increase the capacities of the conveyor system. What if, however, the existing conveyor system capacity is not yet fully utilized? Install more workstations. Furthermore, do the business transactions predict further increase in order volume? Then the storage capacity is increased to match the efficiency of the conveyor system. Planning for sustained growth was at the heart of the design of the logistics system which SSI SCHAEFER has developed and im-plemented for Future Electronics, a global distributor of electronic components with worldwide corporate headquarters located in Montreal, Canada. By farsighted design of the logistics sys-tem in Singapore to accommodate further growth of Future Electronics, the forseen plant exten-sion could now be implemented and the throughput increased by 20 percent.With an extensive service offer Future Electronics has firmly established itself in the first league of the value added and distribution service providers during the last four decades. With 169 branches in 42 countries, the company is a world-wide distribution and marketing partner for manufacturers of semiconductors and electronic components. The service provider achieves more than a third of its turnover via logistics partnerships with its customers. The components are mainly merchandised from stock. In the last few years, Future Electronics has equipped three central distribution centers for the regions of America, EMEA and Asia. At every world location, the consignees receive their orders within a maximum of three days. The basis for that is the Inventory Management System (IMS) developed by Future Electronics as well as efficient, flexible warehouse technology. “For Future Electronics the logistics is one of the most important competitive factors”, emphasizes Martin Bates, as Senior Director Operations at Future Elec-tronics responsible for the region East Asia. In all three central distribution centers we count on the most extensive warehousing of electronics components in the industry and a series of logis-tics strategies with which we avoid production restrictions at the consignees due to delivery bottlenecks.“ A concept which generates success and continuous growth. The distribution cen-ter in Singapore, responsible for the sales region Asia, is a prime example.In 2008 SSI SCHAEFER was awarded the contract from Future Electronics for the design and equipment of the Material Handling Equipment in the new Future Electronics distribution center for Asia in Singapore. On the basis of the customer requirements, SSI SCHAEFER has planned and implemented a flexibly expandable, sustainable logistics system.The material flows are based on a tote conveyor system with a throughput of 1,200 totes per hour as well as four fully-automatic Universal Buffer Systems (UBS) with a total of around 1,800 tote positions and an operative capacity of 800 totes each at the storage and retrieval serve as a buffer and consolidation warehouse. Fourteen processing positions for a 100% quality assur-ance and order processing as well as a manual order picking warehouse, which provides 25,000 racks for the goods on a two-floor platform system, covered the requirements for the foreseeable growth development in the Asian central warehouse of Future Electronics in 2008. “An optimal solution with an attractive cost-performance ratio”, Martin Bates justifies the contract placing to the intra-logistics specialist and sums up: “Already in the first months after the imple-mentation of the distribution center we were able to reach our objectives. The new system tech-nology has increased our throughput by 40 percent.”Since the completion of the project, Future Electronics was able to acquire well-known custom-ers and fast growing contracts especially for the Asian region. Within three years company growth and appearance have increased in such a way that the quality assurance and pick work-stations are used to 100 percent capacity during the peak week of the month. The order throughput could no longer be increased with the existing capacities. The service provider de-cided to immediately implement the extension options already intended in SSI SCHAEFER’s planning layout. At the end of 2010 SSI SCHAEFER received the order – hardly six months later the plant extension was handed over in due time. “We have already designed the capacity of the conveyor system to a higher throughput from the beginning”, explains Dieter Gelowicz, Pro-ject Manager SSI SCHAEFER. “Due to the implementation of eight further processing stations, the order throughput could now be increased and the amount of the totes circulating on the conveyor system could be significantly reduced. For the temporary storage of the increased amount of simultaneously processed orders we have increased the buffer capacity by the instal-lation of an additional UBS.”Over 50,000 different items with an entire inventory of nearly 400,000 PID’s (product identifier) are permanently available in the distribution warehouse in Singapore, where 1,700 orders –altogether approximately 6,800 picks– are processed every day and forwarded to shipping. “The supply of extensive inventories is the purpose of the distribution model of Future Electronics”, explains Bates. “We do not fear having products on stock. The availability is rather a strategic advantage for our customers to ensure access on the necessary components at any time.”In Singapore, the products and components from the goods receiving are stored in the racks on the two order picking levels. Lifts attend the second level. The random storage is carried out with the help of shuttle vehicles.For the order processing the order picking is controlled via remote terminals whereby batch orders are issued from the IT-system to the commissioners which process one aisle each. It is directly commissioned in the tote. The order allocation is done via scanning of tote and item codes. The installed conveyor system leads the totes via a conveying pegtop to a total of 22 quality assurance workstations. After every item has been examined there, the totes are stored in one of the now five Universal Buffer Systems (UBS). Vertical conveyors move the totes to the storage level of the UBS. The UBS serves as a buffer warehouse for order totes or as a ship-ping buffer until the respective orders are completed. “An order can consist of up to 100 differ-ent totes&quot;, says Bates. “In particular such large orders have significantly increased in the last months.“With the plant extension from SSI SCHAEFER there are now no longer delays in their process-ing. “With the fifth UBS the throughput per hour of the systems is now around 1,050 totes in storage and retrieval&quot;, explains Project Manager Gelowicz. “This is near the optimal capacity of the conveyor system. Two of the eight additional processing stations are furthermore equipped with a buffer section of up to 40 totes, so that there are flexible intermediate buffers available for the shipping process of larger orders.&quot;The order totes stored in the UBS are automatically consolidated upon request or after comple-tion of the order picking in the system and are transferred as completed orders via the conveyor system to the 18 processing positions in the shipping zone; four of them have the intermediate buffer, the other 14 stations have a buffer area for six totes. At the shipping workstations the items are repacked in cardboard boxes, matched with the delivery notes, shipping documents and, if necessary, filling materials are added. Finally closing, weighing and palletizing of the shipping boxes is completed.“At the plant design packing and shipping were consequently uncoupled from the operative processes in the commissioning&quot;, explains Bates. “This offers a high flexibility at the process design and the production processes. With the takeover of the distribution center Singapore we were already able to report a throughput increase of 40 percent in 2009 compared to the previ-ous performance figures. With the now completed plant extension by SSI SCHAEFER we were able to once again increase the efficiency by 20 percent. Counting on SSI SCHAEFER has paid off with the delivery of a flexible, expandable solution. The current plant design should cover the growth of Future Electronics in the region Asia for the time being.&quot;Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact:Central press office SSI Schaefer Germany:Katharina Kunz, Fritz Schäfer GmbHPhone +49/2735/70-395, E-Mail: katharina.kunz@ssi-schaefer.dePress office SSI Schäfer Noell:Desiree Kreisel, Marketing AutomationPhone +49/9334/979-541, E-Mail: desiree.kreisel@ssi-schaefer-noell.comCompany profileSSI Schaefer is recognized as the world’s leading supplier of warehousing and logistics systems. Services offered range from sophisticated design to equipping facilities with products from the company’s comprehensive product range, and implementing these projects as the general contractor. The range of competencies under the SSI Schaefer umbrella name forms the basis for developing market specific, multi-purpose storage systems targeting market requirements and for determining heterogeneous solutions in the field of intra-logistics. &nbsp;The product range of SSI Schaefer/Fritz Schaefer GmbH, Neunkirchen, headquarters of the international SSI Schaefer Group, encompasses the core area of warehouse equipment, including workshop, plant and office equipment, plus a variety of waste collection and recycling containers. Typical products are storage and transport contain-ers, shelving, pallet rack, cantilever and mobile racking systems, which form the basis for manually operated or fully automated storage systems.&nbsp; Fritz Schäfer founded the company in 1937, and today the company has offices around the world. In Germany alone, SSI Schaefer is represented by 12 offices. &nbsp;SSI Schaefer Noell GmbH, D-Giebelstadt, complements the product and services port-folio as a specialist for sophisticated logistics systems. Acting as general contractor, the company has completed over 300 logistics systems worldwide. Capabilities range from system planning and consulting to the implementation of turnkey systems and customized after-sales services. &nbsp;Salomon Automation GmbH, A-Friesach, Graz, provides specifically tailored solutions from a single source for all types of logistics systems – manual and fully automated.&nbsp; The company supports its customers throughout the lifecycle of logistics systems, in-cluding planning, implementation and maintenance.SSI Schaefer Peem, GmbH, A-Graz, specializes in modular order picking technology. The company designs, develops and manufactures highly dynamic, small parts con-veyor systems as well as automatic order picking systems, including the customized software.]]></content:encoded>
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			<description>2-4 Apr 2012. SSI Middle East participated in an exhibition event which was located at Dubai...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[SSI Middle East participated in an exhibition event which was located at Dubai International Exhibition Centre. This exhibition was organised by Informa Exhibitions over a period of three days. Despite the fact that the main focus of the exhibition was on agriculture, it was a very fruitful experience for us as we managed to meet clients from all around the world, and had a great chance to make important contacts. It was definitely our pleasure to participate in a successful international trade show!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Dream Flight 2</title>
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			<description>21 Mar 2012. SSI Philippines participated as a sponsor in the event “Dream Flight 2”, held in...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[SSI Philippines participated as a sponsor in the event “Dream Flight 2”, held in Sangley Point, Cavite City. This was an event was led by the Philippines Navy. Held on 21 March 2012, there were a total of 20 patients from the Philippines General Hospital’s Cancer Institute, age ranging between 7 to 20 years old. They were given the chance to fly the Navy’s planes and tour around the Sangley Point base. SSI Philippines were amongst those who provided the children with loot bags to help them through theirbattle.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Greiner Bio One: Fully automated logistics centre - a significant step for a global player</title>
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			<description>General contractor SSI Schaefer realises the new logistics centre for Greiner Bio One in...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[From cork producer to global player in the plastics sectorIt all started with a small cork manufacturing company at the end of the 19th century. Today, the Greiner Group, which is based in Kremsmuenster (Upper Austria), is a global player in the plastics sector. The independent corporation Greiner Bio-One International AG emerged from the laboratory technology division of Greiner Holding AG in 2001. It is also owned by the Greiner family and specialises in the promising sectors of Preanalytics and BioScience.With a production and distribution network in more than 100 countries worldwide and approximately 1500 employees, the company has been extremely successful in both product divisions. Greiner Bio-One is a global leader in the HTS product sector for the pharmaceutical screening of active agents. Also in the area of specimen sampling devices, the Greiner Group has been achieving high market share profits for years and has consequently become market leader in a number of regions already. &nbsp;Due to the continuous growth, Greiner Bio-One was forced to expand its logistics centre in Kremsmuenster. The considerations regarding a fully automated logistics centre were strengthened by the fact that the replanning of the automated warehouse would generate a higher stock turnover and a faster outbound delivery. Inspired by this vision, Greiner Bio-One decided to put its trust in SSI Schaefer in order to path the way for a logistics future. &nbsp;Completion in record timeThe new logistics centre was completed within only one year of construction period. On an area of over 4.000 m², a fully automated logistics system including a high bay warehouse, a goods-in as well as goods-out area, was realised in collaboration with SSI Schaefer. The picking area is located on the first floor. The already existing warehouse is now being used for the material supply of both productions. The logistics centreThe automated high bay warehouse consists of 4 aisles, which are equipped with a double-deep pallet warehouse. With more than 5.000 storage locations and a weight of 500 kg per pallet, Greiner Bio-One has sufficient space to meet future requirements. The 4 aisles in the high bay warehouse are equipped with 4 stacker cranes with telescopic forks. Each stacker crane is installed in such a way that they operate in double cycle mode, meaning that one loading unit is stored while another one is already retrieved during the return. The pallets of finished goods arriving from the sterilisation are automatically wrapped and checked for excess weight. The distribution of pallets among the individual warehouse aisles is carried out by means of a shuttle. &nbsp;Picking – Goods to Man – Pick by LightThe picking is performed on the first floor of the logistics centre. The &quot;Goods to Man&quot; picking procedure includes three work stations. It involves the preparation of source pallets on three lift tables, which facilitate an ideal working height. The &quot;Pick by Light&quot; system represents another major highlight. During this procedure, a light signal above the designated shelf supports and reliably guides the warehouse staff through the picking process by indicating the articles and quantities to be picked. Consequently, &quot;Pick by Light&quot; systems offer diverse advantages such as the increase of the order picking performance, a significant reduction of errors and a higher flexibility. &nbsp;Dispatch preparationThe dispatch pallets are forwarded to the retrieval area by means of a transfer carriage, where the pallets are buffered on gravity tracks. &nbsp;In order to be able to interfere manually in case a pallet gets stuck, a space was kept clear after each pair of conveyors for a possible access. Team workThe collaboration within the SSI Schafer group was an integral part during the realisation of the major project. The high bay warehouse with double-deep pallet storage was installed by SSI Schaefer Wels while the pallet conveying system was realised by its affiliate SSI Schaefer Noell Giebelstadt. This project represents yet another positive example for the great team spirit among the business group. &nbsp;For further information please contact:Head press office SSI SCHAEFER Germany:Katharina Kunz, Fritz Schäfer GmbHT +49 2735 70 395, Email: katharina.kunz@ssi-schaefer.deCompany profileSSI Schaefer is recognized as the world’s leading supplier of warehousing and logistics systems. Services offered range from sophisticated design to equipping facilities with products from the company’s comprehensive product range, and implementing these projects as the general contractor. The range of competencies under the SSI Schaefer umbrella name forms the basis for developing market specific, multi-purpose storage systems targeting market requirements and for determining heterogeneous solutions in the field of intra-logistics. &nbsp;The product range of SSI Schaefer/Fritz Schaefer GmbH, Neunkirchen, headquarters of the international SSI Schaefer Group, encompasses the core area of warehouse equipment, including workshop, plant and office equipment, plus a variety of waste collection and recycling containers. Typical products are storage and transport containers, shelving, pallet rack, cantilever and mobile racking systems, which form the basis for manually operated or fully automated storage systems.&nbsp; Fritz Schäfer founded the company in 1937, and today the company has offices around the world. In Germany alone, SSI Schaefer is represented by 12 offices. &nbsp;SSI Schaefer Noell GmbH, D-Giebelstadt, complements the product and services portfolio as a specialist for sophisticated logistics systems. Acting as general contractor, the company has completed over 300 logistics systems worldwide. Capabilities range from system planning and consulting to the implementation of turnkey systems and customized after-sales services. &nbsp;Salomon Automation GmbH, A-Friesach, Graz, provides specifically tailored solutions from a single source for all types of logistics systems – manual and fully automated.&nbsp; The company supports its customers throughout the lifecycle of logistics systems, including planning, implementation and maintenance.SSI Schaefer Peem, GmbH, A-Graz, specializes in modular order picking technology. The company designs, develops and manufactures highly dynamic, small parts conveyor systems as well as automatic order picking systems, including the customized software.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Schaefer Singapore Opens IT Tech Centre</title>
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			<description>Schaefer Systems International has just opened their Tech Centre at its offices in Tuas, Singapore,...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Schaefer Systems International has just opened their Tech Centre at its offices in Tuas, Singapore, at an investment cost of close to S$1m. The purpose of the centre is to show-case the company’s range of piece picking technologies, which can be integrated with conventional storage systems to help increase efficiency in the warehouse.
With the industry seeking ways to take cost out of the supply chain, Schaefer is highlighting the warehouse picking activities as a target market. Traditionally, the standard practice to increase picking operations had been to add more low cost labour.
However, this will never solve the long-term problem. By rationalizing the time taken by an operative to make a pick, it can be seen that movement, location and recognition of the pick can take up to 80% of the time spent. If this non-productive time can be vastly reduced, then picks per hour can be doubled or tripled.
Using RF picking, Pick to Light or Pick to voice technology will reduce location and recognition. With the introduction of conveyors and goods-to-man storage systems with ergonomic picking stations, movement is decreased and productivity increases of up to 600% to 700% are possible. 
These systems, apart from increasing the picks per hour or lowering staffing levels, will simultaneously improve the accuracy of the operation to virtually zero errors. At the same time, it is also possible to reduce the footprint of the required storage area, with further cost savings.
SSI’s Regional Director Brian Miles stated, “Our clients are always seeking ways to reduce the cost of their warehouse operations. Simple reduction in cost is no longer an option, as most storage systems have very little value-added cost, as a large proportion of the cost is steel. However, we believe that by the introduction of a higher degree of piece and case picking technology within the warehouse, real savings can be made in staffing and operational levels.”
Our objective in planning this centre is to let our customers see and test at first hand, concepts we are proposing. We have called this Integrated Storage Solutions (ISS), where a combination of storage systems with picking and conveying technology can provide an optimum solution and offer companies an excellent ROI (return on investment).
Adjacent to the Tech Centre we have installed the Logimat, a high density Vertical Storage system which brings the goods to the picker via a mini crane and steel tray. A user-friendly touch screen with a pointer highlights the exact part to be retrieved. Similar in concept to the Vertical carousel, the Logimat allows trays to be set at levels to suit the height of the product on the shelf, maximizing storage utilization. It is also available with longer and deeper shelves which carry higher loads.
Also exhibited is the Schaefer Orbiter system, which can provide high density storage for full pallet loads of homogenous product with either FILO (first in last out) or FIFO first in first out options. With its patented docking station, the orbiter can be safely and simply moved from channel to channel. The Orbiter is available in 2 versions: an in-rack power supply for the high activity distribution centre working 24/7; or the battery version, where the operation is limited to 1-2 shifts.
Finally we have the Mobile Pallet racking system, which can double the number of pallets stored in an area, yet still providing 100% pallet selectivity or “zoned case picking”.
Mr Miles added, “Obviously 2012 with the Euro crisis, and the general weakness of the US market will seriously affect countries which are heavily reliant on exports, however I am confident that Asia will bounce back, as in 2009, stronger and in better shape. Logistics Directors are now realizing that low cost labour is not the long-term solution, and are now embarking on upgrading their facilities.”
Our centre is open to any visitors: be it manufacturers, 3PL operators, end users, students reading Logistics Programs, or, in fact, to everyone. Simply give us a call on +65-6863-0168, and ask to make an appointment. ]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Press Release by Supply Chain Asia: Distribution Center Innovation - What Are We Missing?</title>
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			<description>Supply Chain Asia, an online community of Supply Chain professionals, visited the SSI Schaefer...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Supply Chain Asia, an online community of Supply Chain professionals, visited the SSI Schaefer Singapore Tech Center that showcases a range of automated and semi-automated picking technologies as well as storage systems. 


Click here for the press release. ]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Opening of the Malaysia ISS factory</title>
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			<description>The Malaysia ISS factory was officiated by Mr Keller on 29th Nov as witness by several dignitaries...</description>
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The Malaysia ISS factory was officiated by Mr Keller on 29th Nov as witness by several dignitaries including the District Office, Tuan Haji Karim’s representative, SR parliamentary assembly man YB Liang Teck Meng’s representative, neighbors and guests. 


The new ISS factory has a 5,000M2 assembly hall for the assembly of conveyors modules. The ISS factory sits adjacent to our 22,000M2 MH factory. The ISS factory will be used for assembly of 12 standard conveyors modules to complement Peem range of product from Austria. 


In the keynote address, Mr. Rudolf Keller mentioned that he is happy with the growth in Simpang Renggam since his he officiated the factory opening 13 years ago. He mentioned that Malaysia was chosen instead of China for the new ISS factory as we have a proven stable and experienced workforce. 


This was further reinforced by Mr. Miles address that we have more than 120 staff with service more than 5 years while 80 staff have been with us for more than 10 years service out of a total work force of 270. 


Guest were then taken for a tour of the new ISS factory by Mr Keller.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>SSI Schaefer China won Top 10 Satisfaction Brand</title>
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			<description>SSI Schaefer China won Top 10 Satisfaction Brand in China Logistics Technology &amp; Equipment Award...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[SSI Schaefer China won Top 10 Satisfaction Brand in China Logistics Technology &amp; Equipment Award Ceremony 2011. The honor represents all customers’ wishes, and show confidence and support from our customers. 

On Dec.16, 2011, China Logistics Technology &amp; Equipment Award Ceremony 2011 is over in Beijing Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, which is the most extensive, engaged, and influential event inviting buyers and suppliers all together. It has 5 phases like registration; online double selection, professional and final assessment. Customer representatives are Wang Xiaohua from Alibaba group, Feng Shaotong from Capital Agribusiness Group, Jian Peixuan from Guomei E-shop, Tang Junjie from Beijing Ershang Group, Yun Mian from Delidi Logistics Group and Wang Tong from China Air Express, besides professors and business representatives in the industry.

The star-studded ceremony announced Six major awards including Top 10 New Brand, Top 10 Creation Brand, Top 10 Satisfaction Brand, Top 10 Fame Brand, Top 10 Nation Brand and Top 10 Leader Brand. SSI Schaefer China was awarded as Top 10 Satisfaction Brand based on wonderful fames in the industry, and its reason is that SSI Schaefer China is contributed to manufacture storage equipments and inter-logistic systems as professional solutions to gain our customers’ applause. 

This award is proudly sponsored by Soo56.com. ]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Implementation of Schaefer Orbiter System in PepisCo Warehouse</title>
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			<description>SSI Schaefer India designed suitable buffer store solution to meet its peak season demand for...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[PepsiCo, one of India’s leading food and beverage companies, established its business operations in India in 1989. To serve the long term dynamic needs of consumers in India, it has products ranging from tasty treats to health food that is nutritional but yet affordable to its consumers. 

With more than 41 bottling plants in India, of which 13 are company owned and 28 franchisee, including three state-of-the-art food plants in Punjab, Maharashtra and West Bengal, PepisCo is one of the largest multinational investors in the country.

As a part of its major modernization plans, PepisCo has in 2009 invited SSI Schaefer team to suggest suitable buffer store solution to meet its peak season demand. SSI Schaefer India’s implementation team came up with the proposal for the use of Schaefer Orbiter System (SOS) for two of its Warehouses in Mahul, Mumbai and Bazpur, North East Delhi. 

A total of 7 units of Schaefer Orbiter Systems along with Drive In racking systems, LS600 pick faces and mezzanine floor were ordered for the Mahul plant and a total of 5 units of Schaefer Orbiter Systems were ordered for the Bazpur plant.
&nbsp;The implementation of the Schaefer Orbiter System in PepsiCo is the 2nd largest implementation of such solution by Schaefer Group worldwide.

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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
			
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			<title>SSI SCHAEFER marks its presence in the Indian Cold Chain Expo 2011 for the 3rd time</title>
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			<description>SSI SCHAEFER marks its presence in the Indian Cold Chain Expo 2011 for the 3rd time (ICE Expo) </description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Schaefer Systems International Pvt. Ltd (India) participated in the ICE 2011, India’s Largest Refrigerated Warehousing, Cold Storage Construction, Refrigerated Logistics &amp; Transportation Event, as Co-Sponsors at the Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai held on 1st &amp; 2nd December 2011 (Stall Nos. 16 – 19 (36sqm)) and gave a live demonstration of the Mobile Racking Unit. 
The objectives of ICE was to bring all the key stakeholders together to be a part of the Cold Chain Development in the country. Create a base for business collaborations and networking to provide opportunities for Indian as well as International players. Create a platform for knowledge sharing through projection of innovative and cost effective technologies and display of relevant cold chain services and equipments.
SSI Schaefer’s Mobile Racking was the highlight of this show with onsite product introductions and demonstrations that provided a detailed view to all the visitors. 
Exhibitors included all top companies such as Danfoss, Metaflex, Bayer Material Science, Lisa Line, National Horticulture Board, Foodland, etc. 
Mr. Xavier Perello Pairada, General Manager of SSI SCHAEFER India gave presentations in both the Horticulture and Pharmaceutical Seminar on the topic “Improving Storage With Technology in India/Asia” and over 100 engrossed customers attended both the seminars. 
SSI SCHAEFER seminar kits were given to all who were present at the conference. The response and visitors turnout was excellent while we also received some very good leads. The ICE 2011 is the only exhibition and networking event in India to help you to reach the Cold Storage Business.
SSI Schaefer India won the ICE Award winner of the year 2011. This award is presented to the players of the cold chain industry who leave no stone unturned to benefit the cold chain sector in India and lead to its development. The committee and even the industry this year, has both recognized as well as appreciated SSI Schaefer’s unparalleled dedication and unmatched performance for the Cold Storage Sector. Mr. Atul Khanna, Director of Global Cold Chain Alliance – India said that “SSI Schaefer’s efforts has inspired them all to put in every bit of knowledge, efforts, ideas and resources to bring in sustainable growth of the cold chain industry. He also said that we have gone “Above &amp; Beyond” to contribute towards the growth and advancement of the sector, which makes them really proud of us. Also there was networking and business development with 500 plus participants – warehouse owners, equipments and services suppliers, transporters, retailers and consultants. 
Overall the exhibition helped creating a platform for business networking to provide opportunities for Indian as well as International players. 
Please contact schaefer@ssi-schaefer.in for more product information.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>SYSTEM RETROFIT PROJECTS FOR BUSINESS</title>
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			<description>Demand in the market-place for system retrofits is growing. For so-called retrofit projects,...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Automation and modern intra-logistics solutions increase the productivity and efficiency of a warehouse. Rapidly changing product offerings, more orders with smaller lot sizes plus significantly increased demand for flexibility combine to require new and more efficient systems and holistic solutions for faster, cost-effective access to the goods.However, the &quot;optimum solution&quot; is not always necessary or possible. System modernization or expansion, so-called retrofitting, is often an alternative. By modernizing systems and system components the operational safety is not only increased, but also results in improved warehouse availability and a reduction in personnel costs of up to 30 percent. Intelligent resource management and green logistics offer further potentials. Based on these parameters, retrofit projects become more and more important. Significant aspect: updating the IT-environment and drive and control engineering.SSI Schäfer responded to this development in the early stages by forming a specialized group. Using their business strategies, warehouse and production systems can be updated quickly and safely to the latest state of the art technology by exchanging components, expanding or modernizing IT, and adding new material flows which can be optimally linked to existing production systems. This applies to old systems from SSI Schäfer as well as to systems from third parties.During the last few years, SSI Schäfer has completed a two-digit number of retrofit-projects every year. Key to these projects: For the most part, old systems are in operation where failures would lead to a negative business outcome. In addition, the time frames for the reorganization are shorter. And: Existing and often restrictive building structures have to be considered&nbsp; during&nbsp; the planning phase for the future logistics concept. Meeting schedules, flexibility and expertise regarding business specific processes and available technologies are therefore required from the plant engineer.These requirements are fulfilled by SSI Schäfer with an extensive service offer. First, the necessary requirement for retrofit-measures is determined by specialists from SSI Schäfer. When planning the new intra-logistics concept, the focus is on the mechanical and electrical optimization of the system and the processes, taking into consideration optimal space utilization and/or creating free space. Ultimate goal: optimization and transparency of material flow, sizing the load carriers to be used, as well as work station design - consideration of safety concepts following new machine guidelines. With the customer, a schedule for implementation is prepared, with as little impact on production as possible. SSI Schäfer recently exchanged the entire tray conveyor system, including drive and control engineering for the storage and retrieval machines at KHS in Dortmund, in ten weekends.When modernizing or integrating dynamic system components, special emphasis is placed on the integration of e.g. energy-efficient drives. This ranges from efficiency-optimized drive versions and the so-called deadweight balance via an intelligent control of SRM-main axles including power recovery devices as well as scheduling shutdowns. Old drives and converters are replaced by modern, energy-saving and powerful aggregates, the controls are modified to Siemens S7 and the communication to TCP/IP-protocols.Orders are currently in progress for logistics providers such as Geodis or Plastal in Hambach. Replacement of the existing warehouse management system with the SSI Schäfer software &quot;ant&quot; was successfully completed in the last few months for SKF, Berlin. The existing order-picking workstations and computer hardware were also modernized and updated at this project.Last but not least - the topic maintenance and availability. The newly installed components not only increase the efficiency and throughput by improving networking of the single controls, but in fact the new systems are significantly lower-maintenance and generally offer better and faster remote maintenance possibilities.The example of brand manufacturer Braun located in Marktheidenfeld indicates that such projects can be planned and implemented with SSI Schäfer. The continuous modernization of a nine-aisle high-bay warehouse was coordinated and implemented with the customer over several years. At this point, the components are state-of-the-art and the 1982 system has subsequently received a CE-certificate.These examples confirm: retrofitting is often a good alternative compared to the high investment for constructing a new system. Companies who regularly modernize always receive state-of-the-art systems - and benefit of the economics of the system. The first priority for all parameters is: &quot;As much optimization as possible, as little disturbance of daily operations as necessary“. The result is a single integrated solution. The high availability and the extended life span of the modernized production system also offers good protection for the investment.&nbsp; ]]></content:encoded>
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