Case Studies
Geek+ and JJCL Transform Cold Chain Logistics with SkyCube Automation
The Customer
JJCL (Jinjiang Cold Logistics) is a regional leader in temperature-controlled logistics across Asia. Managing 11 cold storage facilities with a total capacity exceeding 560,000 m³, JJCL serves industries like food, groceries, and pharmaceuticals. Known for its deep-freeze capabilities and logistics innovation, JJCL ensures strict quality and temperature management standards for its clients.
The Challenge
JJCL faced several operational pain points that limited its ability to meet rising demands:
- Manual Operations Inefficiencies: Traditional pallet handling in frozen and chilled zones slowed down processes and reduced throughput.
- Storage Constraints: Limited storage density in sub-zero environments posed capacity challenges.
- Safety Risks: Harsh working environments, such as -18°C zones, brought significant safety concerns for workers.
- Demand for Speed and Accuracy: Customers expected fast, precise deliveries, which JJCL’s current systems struggled to meet.
Our Solution
To address these challenges, JJCL implemented Geek+’s SkyCube Pallet-to-Person system, a cutting-edge solution tailored to the needs of cold chain logistics. Key components included:
- Multi-Zone Automation: Robotic operations managed tasks across temperature zones, from -18°C frozen areas to +5°C chilled storage.
- Integrated Technologies: X1200 four-way shuttles, MP1000R robotic movers, and high-speed lifts seamlessly transported and processed pallets.
- Vertical Storage Enhancement: Automated systems optimized vertical space usage for a 70% capacity increase.
- Intelligent Orchestration: A unified software platform facilitated precise task allocation, ensuring efficient operations and minimizing errors.
- 24/7 Operations: The automated workflow functioned continuously without interruptions, even during transitions between temperature zones.
The Geekplus impact
With the SkyCube system, JJCL experienced transformational results:
- Expanded Storage Capacity: A 70% increase in storage density allowed JJCL to stock more inventory without expanding facility requirements.
- Accelerated Picking Efficiency: A 190% boost in picking speed streamlined order fulfillment, meeting customer expectations for fast delivery.
- Enhanced Accuracy: The system achieved 99.99% picking accuracy, ensuring high-quality service and minimizing errors.
- Improved Worker Safety: Manual operations in freezing conditions were replaced with automation, significantly reducing risks to employees.
- Sustainability and Scalability: JJCL achieved 24/7 operations, prepared for increasing demand, and reduced inefficiencies, positioning itself as a market leader in logistics innovation.
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Lianhua Enhances Efficiency with Automated Storage and Retrieval System
The Customer
Lianhua Supermarket, established in 1991, is one of China's largest retail enterprises, known for its diverse business formats, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores. With a network spanning more than 100 cities across China, Lianhua serves as a powerhouse in the retail industry, offering a wide range of products and maintaining high standards of service.
The Challenge
Lianhua faced significant challenges as its extensive store network required more efficient supply chain operations:
- Surging Demand: With over 5,000 stores to supply, Lianhua struggled to meet growing order volumes during peak periods.
- Manual Limitations: Traditional storage methods and manual processes restricted throughput and efficiency, leading to bottlenecks.
- Storage Constraints: Limited space hindered inventory management, reducing capacity for a growing number of SKUs.
- Response Time: Meeting tight delivery windows across urban areas required faster and more precise operations.
Our Solution
Lianhua implemented a flexible and automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) within its Smart Warehouse. This solution delivered an integrated, high-performance system, incorporating the following key features:
- Pallet-to-Person Technology: The ASRS utilized pallet-to-person systems to optimize vertical storage, creating over 2,000 to 900 pallet positions and doubling storage capacity to house 80,000 SKUs.
- Batch and Zone Picking Strategies: Advanced picking methods, including batch and zone picking, were employed to maximize throughput and operational efficiency.
- Dynamic Replenishment: During idle hours, the system replenished goods from storage to picking zones based on real-time store-specific orders, ensuring peak readiness.
- Seamless Automation with ASRS Robots: The ASRS robots worked alongside manual forklifts for streamlined operations, combining human expertise with automated precision to enhance accuracy and reduce workload.
The Geekplus impact
The implementation of the automated system brought measurable benefits to Lianhua’s operations:
- Enhanced Capacity: Storage space was expanded by 100%, enabling accommodation for more SKUs.
- Improved Productivity: Picking and replenishment efficiencies significantly increased, ensuring faster order fulfillment.
- Demand Preparedness: Real-time replenishment allowed Lianhua to efficiently handle peak loads and same-day delivery expectations.
- Integrated Operations: Robots worked in tandem with forklifts, improving accuracy and reducing the workload for employees.
- Future-Readiness: By leveraging automation, Lianhua achieved a scalable logistics model that supports ongoing growth and market demands.
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Geekplus, BlueSkye and Oneiro Transform SHIP8's Warehouse Through Integrated Automation
The Challenge
Handling bulky and large items that take up significant warehouse space, SHIP8 faced the need to optimize their 1.1 million sq. ft. facility. This challenge intensified during the pandemic, as labor shortages coincided with a surge in their e-commerce business. To address these issues, SHIP8 sought a fully automated solution to enhance storage capacity and operational efficiency.
Our Solution
With BlueSkye Automation and Oneiro Technologies's support, Geekplus automated SHIP8's fulfillment center with integrated technologies consisting of robotic arms, sorting systems, Shelf-to-Person systems, and Pallet-to-Person systems. These solutions are designed for maximum efficiency, capable of running 24 hours a day during peak seasons when demand is high.
The Geekplus impact
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Completely automated case receiving, pallet building and put-away functions
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Increased order case picking efficiency from 40 per hour per person to 450-500 per automated robotic workstation
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Improved utilization of existing warehouse square footage of 27,000 pallet
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Shortened extensive training time and reduced labor reliance by 81%
About Customer
SHIP8 INC. is a world class technology driven 3PL leader offering comprehensive Logistics and Transportation services at Budget-Friendly Rates. Leveraging our CTPAT and FDA certified distribution centers in close proximity to the (Port of Savannah, Port of Brunswick, Port of Jacksonville, Port of Charleston and Port of Oakland) our experienced team uses the latest breakthroughs in Automation, Robotics and Warehouse Management Systems to meet all of your Drayage, Ecommerce and Wholesale Supply Chain requirements.
About Partner
As the warehousing industry evolves and grows in complexity, distribution and fulfillment centers face increasingly challenging demands for higher throughput with reduced labor. This level of efficiency can only be achieved through automation. BlueSkye Automation is a leading provider of turnkey automated material handling and intralogistics solutions that increase productivity, safety and warehouse efficiencies. Our dynamic team has the experience and expertise to ensure your project is successful from initial consultation to post implementation support meeting the needs of our customers and utilizing leading-edge technologies.
About Partner
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Oneiro Technologies was founded with a commitment to make innovative material handling solutions accessible to all. We bring robotics, augmented/extended reality, fulfillment software, and AI to operations of all sizes by being lean and having strategic partnerships. We are nimble and able to adapt to your needs.
Transforming Automotive Logistics: Geek+, Geely, JDL Leading the Way
The customer
Geely Auto Group, a prominent automotive manufacturer in Asia, is steadfast in its ambition to become the most competitive and esteemed regional automotive brand. Under its umbrella are Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, and Geometry brands.
In the year 2020, Geely ushered in a groundbreaking era by adopting a modular strategy, encompassing BMA, CMA superstructures, SPA, and SEA vast architecture.
By October 2020, Geely celebrated a remarkable achievement, surpassing 10 million vehicles in cumulative global sales, a historic feat for an Asian automotive brand.
The Challenge:
- Wide Business Coverage: RDC warehouse manages storage for 400+ suppliers and over 7,000 parts, while also handling in-factory logistics.
- Storage Space Challenges: Faced with space constraints in warehouse storage.
- High Efficiency and Accuracy Demands
- High standards for picking and outbound operations.
Our Solution:
Optimized Upper-Level Storage: This innovative solution effectively utilizes upper-level storage (2-5) within the vertical warehouse. It seamlessly combines the X1200 omnidirectional robot with intelligent high-speed vertical elevators, resulting in automated bulk material storage and retrieval.
Efficient Picking at Ground Level: The P800 picking robots operate efficiently at the ground level of the vertical warehouse. They transport pallets and boxed materials to the workstation, significantly streamlining the picking process.
Geek+ Impact:
- 8000 Square Meters Saved: By maximizing upper-level storage for enhanced efficiency.
- 60% Efficiency Enhancement: Operations experience a remarkable boost in productivity.
- 99% Inventory Accuracy: Precise inventory management ensures smooth operations.
- 100% FIFO Execution: Adherence to the first-in, first-out principle is guaranteed.
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Leading the way in Four-way Shuttle solution for more than six months, Tica builds a digital smart production base
The customer
Founded in 1991, Tica is committed to becoming the world's leading system supplier and service provider of intelligent environment and green energy. After 31 years of innovative development, its leading products have been the first in the national market share for 12 consecutive years, and its products are widely used in projects such as Bird's Nest, Water Cube, C919 large aircraft, big rocket, Baihetan Hydropower Station, etc.
The challenge
- Traditional manual efficiency and accuracy to be improved
- Warehouse capacity needs to be improved
- Need to ensure information pull-through and product stability without stopping
Our solution
Four-way Shuttle Solution
Customer value
- Significant increase in warehouse utilization
- Improved operational efficiency
- Human-machine mixing is safe and reliable
- Full manufacturing process information pull-through
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