PALLET AV
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Fully integrated and future-proof autonomous vehicle (AV) solution MOVING YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD

As a result of changing consumer preferences and demands, distribution centres (DCs) must cope with increasing service levels and more diversity in store formats. They must also factor in increasing competition, and an expanding number of SKUs, which increases the need for effective space utilisation. Labour scarcity, an aging workforce and constantly changing order profiles all contribute to an uncertain future for DCs, making automation of core warehouse processes vital to future operations. Automation allows DCs to increase productivity and profitability, often within a smaller...

We can supply a broad portfolio – due to our association with Toyota and our collaboration with other partners. The key benefits of Pallet AV include: improving warehouse safety improving competitivity and total cost of ownership decreasing labour dependence a high level of redundancy compared to fixed systems reducing daily operational costs the flexibility to facilitate operational changes and future growth.

To be able to deliver the optimal solution for pallet transport in a variety of situations, our portfolio of vehicles consists of automated forklifts and an AMR (autonomous mobile robot) for pallet transport. Each type of vehicle offers specific advantages. Automated forklifts are recommended for use in processes that require the transport (and storage) of pallets from and to different heights, and on the floor. In situations that require higher transport and sortation capacity, as well as transport from conveyor to conveyor, the Chain Pallet Runner (CPR) is recommended. The CPR requires a...