KNAPP AB
“ We are also very strong in the spare part logistics ; serving the customers including Mekonomen and MECA ”
– Benny Thögersen
It is extremely safe and stable , able to be operated both in earthquake zones and on mezzanines , and is highly energy-efficient , achieving excellent sustainability through optimal adjustment of the control system , low empty weight , brake energy recuperation and efficient handling of all processes via the KiSoft SRC software .
KNAPP has installed more than 150 such systems , which are compact and help save space in a busy warehouse while allowing for future expansion .
Thögersen explained : “ By using OSR as a backbone in the system you can fulfil many different operations , not only picking but also value-added services , dispatch sorting and highly efficient return handling . With this shuttle-based technology , we can simplify the concept and the solution itself . It creates very robust and flexible solutions .
“ For example , if we have a change in order or SKU structure , you don ’ t have to make any major rearrangements . We could cope with that situation by having one type of technical solution for doing the job .
“ We have evolved this technology over 12 or 13 years and can now really gain on the flexibility and speed of the shuttle to create systems with very low complexity but are at the same time robust .”
Pharma Pharma is a sector in which KNAPP particularly
62 October 2014