Euromedia Group, a leader in the book market operating, among other things, the Luxor bookstore chain and the largest book wholesaler in the Czech Republic, is planning to build a state-of-the-art robotic warehouse based on AutoStore technology, supplied by Element Logic, at P3’s logistics park in Stochov, Central Bohemia. The entire process also includes the integration of our Warehouse Management System mySTOCK, which will control AutoStore technology, lines, kardexes, Pick to light technology, cartonwrap, and a pallet warehouse with sliding racks.
“There is no building in the Czech Republic that houses more books in one place than the current Euromedia Group warehouse. With the growing number of customers and demand for goods, the demands on warehouse efficiency and productivity are increasing. This will be helped by robotization with AutoStore technology, which will bring significant space savings, streamline work, and reduce errors in shipment transport. However, we believe in the potential of the book market in the Czech Republic and its long-term growth. By investing in a new warehouse, we want to be prepared for this growth and at the same time increase the quality and reliability of logistics, thereby contributing to the development of the entire book market,” says František Mala, CEO of Euromedia Group.
Robots will be responsible for locating goods in the warehouse and transporting them to warehouse workers, who will take delivery of the goods and prepare them for shipment in so-called work ports. In the first phase, goods will be stored in 65,000 plastic boxes (known as bins) in the 10,000 m² warehouse, and up to 90 robots will assist employees in preparing goods for shipment. Thanks to the modularity of AutoStore technology, the design of the future warehouse allows for further gradual increases in its capacity and performance. Jungheinrich mobile pallet racks will provide further space savings and speed up order picking, among other things by reducing unused aisle space.
“The big challenge in preparing the new warehouse is carefully coordinating all processes and ensuring the accuracy of the data inputs on which Autostore technology depends. The entire process also includes the integration of a new Warehouse Management System from the Ostrava-based company KVADOS. We will use it to control robots, conveyors, and the automated pallet warehouse,” says Jan Kuneš, IT Director at Euromedia Group.
The introduction of state-of-the-art storage technologies will help the group maintain high service quality and ensure its continuous improvement. “This goes hand in hand with our commitment to keeping our promises. For example, if we guarantee delivery of goods within two days or “under the Christmas tree,” we must deliver on that promise. However, due to growth, we are approaching our capacity limits at the peak of the season. The robotization of the warehouse will free up our hands and allow us to continue to develop to the satisfaction of our customers, employees, and investors,” concludes Kamil Kidoň, Director of Logistics at Euromedia Group.
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