What are the advantages of a vertical lift module?

Your small parts storage challenges - solved with the SSI LOGIMAT

The advantages of the vertical lift module are manifold:

• Goods-to-person principle offers a high level of convenience and increases efficiency

• Compact design has economical and environmental advantages

• Highest storage density for small parts, up to 90% less storage space

• Increase performance of over 20% thanks to automated processes and ergonomic design

• Simple user guidance and little training required

• Individually configurable and customized to your needs

• Robust machine technology for maximum availability

• Simple connection to SAP with the connect:IT add-on

The SSI LOGIMAT is the perfect solution for a maximum density storage strategy that optimizes the use of floor space and height.

The Benefits for You at a Glance:

Space optimization
Utilize ceiling height, save space without cost-intensive structural expansion creates maximum storage space compression

Higher picking efficiency
Goods-to-person principle creates short distances and increases picking performance

Safety through ergonomics
Individual working heights and safety systems reduce absences due to illness and increase employee satisfaction

More picking safety
Reduce costs through error-free picking with the assistance of innovative machine functionalities

Digitalization creates transparent processes
Quick overview, inventory security and traceability of stock simplify inventory and improve warehouse processes in a sustainable way

Using several vertical lift modules in parallel

The use of two or more SSI LOGIMAT vertical lift modules means that there are virtually no waiting times. Whenever a shelf is accessed, the next one should already be prepared. In this way, several appliances can be controlled by one person. Such an interplay should always be designed in such a way that the warehouse employee never has to wait for the next tray, but can always access a tray that is ready.

Our experts will be happy to show you which principles of order picking can be used to achieve your goals and how an optimum combination of vertical lift modules and corresponding software may look like.

The speed of the SSI LOGIMAT can be further increased by using powerful drives or the LOGIDUAL option. With LOGIDUAL, the next tray required is always moved to a waiting position behind the operator opening so that the subsequent tray change can be carried out as quickly as possible.  

Typical error-prone processes

A warehouse process can be subdivided into many error-prone sub-processes:

• Errors in the identification of goods

• Errors during storage

• Removal of the wrong goods

• Error when counting the goods

• Mixing up of goods after picking

In addition to its high compression and efficient provision, the SSI LOGIMAT also offers valuable tools, to enable users to work almost error-free. The basis for this is formed by intelligent software applications that guide the user intuitively and provide the necessary information in context.

The various software modules of the SSI LOGIMAT support numerous other organizational measures to prevent errors. Starting with the display of article images on the screen, through verification by barcode to the connection of counting scales, the processes can be designed with a very high level of security.

The SSI LOGIMAT as a building block for your digitalization strategy

Inventory security, process traceability and a permanently transparent warehouse can be the goals of digitalization. Regardless of whether you are still at the beginning or already living the concept of the digital factory: the SSI LOGIMAT with its flexible software solutions can be integrated as a simple building block.

With the easy-to-use software, the following concepts can be implemented without major IT effort:

• Communication between warehouse and merchandise management or ERP system

• 100% transparency of stocks and orders

• Paperless picking

• Use of barcode or RFID technology

• Pick-by-Light

• Print receipts and labels directly in the process

• Transparent inventory thanks to clean data

However, in order to take advantage of the full range of benefits and digitalization modules, a connection to a higher-level system is usually advantageous. The direct link to a higher-level ERP or WMS networks your processes and creates transparency. 

The SSI LOGIMAT as a central element of Lean Management

 A tidy warehouse offers

• Protection of stored goods from dust and other environmental influences

• Transparency about the actual stocks

• Increased work safety due to less material standing around

• Reduced search and travel times

• Protection against inventory differences and stock shortages

A vertical lift module system can make all the difference and help to create order in the long term. With its clean and straightforward appearance, the SSI LOGIMAT creates maximum transparency. In order to guarantee maximum success, there are a few questions that you should consider in connection with the purchase:

• Which goods are stored in the vertical lift module and which are not?

• Which containers and partitioning options should be used?

• Which processes should be implemented (e.g. FIFO, LIFO etc.)?

• What defined areas will be required for storage and retrieval?

The specialists at SSI SCHAEFER will be happy to advise you. Get in touch with us!