Distribution Center

We are data driven - our engineers will analyse your operations

Do you want to change your region to North America?

Our Approach: Analysis - Consulting - Appropriate technology

Your dedicated project engineer will work with you from planning phase right through to commissioning. We support you in the construction of your new distribution center. Regardless of the technology, we offer you customer-oriented advice tailored to your specific requirements. Our goal is to help you make the best possible decisions to create an efficient and state-of-the-art distribution center. From planning to the selection of suitable products and commissioning, we are at your side with our expertise and experience. Our holistic approach guarantees you smooth implementation and maximum efficiency in your distribution process.

Advisory services

Our goal is to develop tailor-made solutions that meet your operational requirements and help you optimize your logistics processes and gain a competitive advantage. Our distribution center consulting includes a wide range of services.

Engineering Surveys
Consulting Studies
Technology Evaluations
Layout Design
Slotting Studies
Computer Simulation
Sensitivity Analysis
Bottleneck Detection
Concept Design Selection
Design Optimization

Different applications and technologies

Numerous applications and technologies are essential to ensure efficient operation in the distribution center. We offer you a wide range of different storage solutions, order preparation and sortation solutions.

Storage solutions

Conventional Racking
Semi-Automatic Pallett-Shuttle
Double-deep transelevators
Multi-deep transelevators
Automatic Pallett-Shuttle
Stacker Cranes
AGV Systems

Sortation Solutions

High Speed Pusher
Pivot Wheel/ Pop up sorter
Activated Roller Bed (intralox ARB)
Shoe sorter
Tilt Tray sorter
Cross Belt
Crossbelt sorter
Medium Speed Sortation
Plastic Belt Sorters

Order preparation

Picking Modules
AMR Goods to Person
Shuttle Systems

Software

Our WMS viadat manages distribution centers and high-performance logistics systems with several hundred thousand order lines per day. It can be used for:

conventional manual warehouses
forklift-operated warehouses
high-bay warehouses
automated systems

Lifetime Support

We offer you a comprehensive lifetime support package for your distribution center to provide you with a high level of service.

Call center 24/7
2 year warranty
Web portal ticket tracking
VPN remote access

References

Expansion of distribution center increases overall perfomance

The capacity of the warehouse has doubled
Throughput has been increased by 10 to 15 %
Ergonomics have been improved, increasing employee productivity
Picking capacity has increased by 40 %
The system is designed for further growth

Expansion of distribution center increases overall perfomance

With an extensive expansion to their automated distribution center, Phoenix Contact increases capacity and has a solid plan for growth.

Additional topics

Interior view of the automatic high-bay warehouse from viastore for VPK

Simplified processes through automated storage

VPK benefits from lower costs and simplified processes thanks to automated high-bay warehouse.

Vacuum component manufactured in VACOM's Smart Factory, combination WMS and MES viastore, Smart Factory, Manufacturing Industry

Logistics and production become one

Production and delivery times reduced, quick response to customer needs: viastore helps VACOM to create prerequisite for a “Smart Factory” by linking WMS and MES.