Moffett Automated Storage – Optimising Warehousing

Aug 24, 2019 Warehousing Ireland Logistics, Materials Handling, News, Product Launch, Storage, Warehousing Comments Off on Moffett Automated Storage – Optimising Warehousing

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Another generation of the Moffett family is continuing the innovation and engineering pedigree with Sam Moffett heading up Moffett Automated Storage (MAS) that brings huge benefits to storage and warehousing operations.

Over the past two years, Sam and his team has developed specialist software and hardware providing advanced logistics solutions for efficient pallet handling with remote controlled shuttles, conveyors, lifts and automated material movement systems.

“We develop systems individually to suit customer’s requirements and the solutions we have developed to date are based on our own management system; which have been tried and tested with proven efficiency,” explained Sam.

Centred towards providing speedy throughput, pallet storage and movement savings can be achieved throughout the operation from increasing racking and storage, reducing physical labour and workforce thereby ensuring less repair and maintenance requirements. Fully traceable and trackable, the MAS packages include warehouse design programmes with over 55% increase in storage space, exampled by Sam, transforming a conventional 3,600 pallet racked warehouse to 5,500 pallets under the MAS Pallet Racking Superstructure. Bespoke optimisations include the installation of order picking and packing stations, and VTUs (vertical transfer units) and the systems available have full ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) integration.  On-line support and back-up is provided from the original consultation to after purchase back-up.

Initially, the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) storage sectors are MAS’ target audience that can include multi-temp operations. “With logistics, it’s all about throughput, price per pallet and service. We reduce those yearly overheads and increase the pallet per square metre. This allows more products in a more confined space,” he added. “We at Moffett Automated Storage appreciate the difficulties that the retail sector come up against from the consumers every day. From tractability to shelf life. For example, from the early hours, the warehouse is at its busiest with operatives rushing to get products out. With our solution we can have the warehouse pre-organised for the peak periods allowing for quicker, safer and more accurate picks in a more controlled environment,” concluded Sam.

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