Gas and Oil Industry Distribution

Video Case Study - Order Picking spare parts, tooling and components

National Oilwell Varco supplies customers in the oil and gas industry with accessories and spare parts. Its storage logistics were reorganized to improve efficiency following an increase in orders.

Requirements:


Optimize storage processes
Reduce the space needed for storage
Improve ergonomics and precision
Cut manpower requirements

Solution:


Restructure the entire warehouse and install 3 shuttle lifts
Increase productivity by 44 percent
Reduce the amount of space needed by 70 percent
Improved picking accuracy thanks to the use of pick-to-light technology
Software-controlled operation cuts manpower requirements by 27 percent while also easing the burden on employees

Scope of delivery:


3 Shuttle XP 500 systems
Pick-to-light displays
Power Pick Global software

 

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