Cost saving is the mantra that drives every corporate, as it positively impacts the company’s bottom line. In our urban spaces, cost of land, whether bought outright or rented, holds a large share in the cost/outflow pie. Ground space is required for storage of goods – whether raw material, WIP, or finished goods; or for that matter, even for storing routine office documents and those that need to be preserved for a long period. Space is indeed expensive, and hence when it comes to warehousing which is a space guzzler, every trick in the book must be applied to ensure efficient cost-saving storage solutions.
At Kompress, storage is an art that is firmly based on the science of space. We recognise that every inch of space saved in storage, can be productively used elsewhere, to enhance your return on real estate costs, your cash-flows, and your bottom lines. Hence, we adopt a multi-pronged approach, combining technology, automation, efficient logistics, and R & D, to design highly efficient, economic space-optimising storage systems. Our solutions make every inch of your warehouse more productive, and simultaneously boosts its operational efficiency. What’s more is that we offer end-to-end storage solutions across industries and geographies, to holistically and efficiently address every warehousing need.
To identify a good warehouse system, it's important to first understand the essentials of an efficient warehouse solution. While we are at it, we will also unfold how Kompress incorporates each of these essentials.
Characteristics of an Efficient Warehousing System and Kompress’ Solutions:
1. Maximises Space Utilisation -
Space involves big money and hence any efficient warehouse system, must address this concern and maximise space utilisation. Going upward is a great way to do this as it frees up floor space, making possible double, triple or even more storage within the same floor space.
Kompress amply maximises space utilisation, offering many vertical storage solutions. For goods storage we have Selective Pallet Racking, High Density Motorised Systems that save almost 50% in storage space or increase storage capacity by almost 100%, Cantilever Racking that vertically accommodates varied lengths, shapes and sizes, Push Back Racking, Multi-tier Racking, Live Roller Bed-based Racking, Carton Flow Racking, and Boltless Shelving. For files and document storage we have Mechanical Compactors, Motorised Compactors, Monorail Storage Systems, Double Decker Storage Systems that can increase storage capacity by 200%, Manual Push Pull System Compactors. For office storage, there are Vertical Lockers, Vertical Filing Cabinets, and Lateral Filing Cabinets that are designed to fit into the available space. All our solutions centre around maximising space utilisation.
2. Promotes Smooth Accessibility -
A well organised and systematically labelled warehouse will go a long way in enhancing accessibility and improving warehouse productivity. However, for modern complex warehousing needs, the use of technology is ideal for enhancing accessibility.
Kompress goes beyond accessibility through labelling, to address it in four ways:
- • Logistics and Software Support Systems which improve accessibility through software solutions, making it easy to locate items stored.
- • Material Handling Equipment for easy storage and retrieval of items stored.
- • Automated Storage Systems that save effort and improve accessibility.
- • Accessibility Enhancing Storage Systems which are designed for easy storage and retrieval e.g. Selective Pallet Racking systems , Drive-in/Drive-through Racking, Push-back Racking, Monorail Systems, Motorised Compactors, etc.
3. Improves Cost Efficiency -
Vertical storage as discussed, tremendously increases storage capacity in limited floor space, thus proving cost-efficient in terms of rent and/or real estate costs. It greatly delays or even avoids the need for adding warehouses, unlike horizontal storage systems which rapidly eat up floor space. The space optimisation of a vertical system, creates a ripple effect, which additionally proves cost-efficient in terms of money saved on additional equipment, utilities, manpower costs, and other expenses too.
Kompress promotes cost saving through optimal space utilisation storage systems, that boost storage capacity without increasing warehouse footprints, as explained above.
4. Facilitates Time Efficiency through Automation - Time is another important factor that determines warehouse efficiency. Time being money, a warehouse that saves time through faster loading/unloading, easy accessibility and quick picking facilities, plays an important role. Automated warehouse solutions like robotics and conveyor systems can enhance both time and storage efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing human error.
Here too, Kompress adopts a multi-pronged approach to improve time efficiency, thus boosting warehouse productivity. These solutions are explained below:
- • Logistics and Software Support Systems: As described earlier, Kompress offers software solutions that tremendously save on time spent in record keeping and inventory management. It also greatly eliminates errors, thus reducing time wasted in rectifying them.
- • Material Handling Equipment (MHE): Kompress’ ergonomically designed MHE, are great time savers when loading and unloading items especially the heavy ones, and those on higher racks. Kompress offers a range of MHE suited for various storage systems: Hand Pallet Trucks, Electric Pallet Stackers, Manual Stackers, Full Electric Stackers, High Lift Electric Stackers, Drum Lifting Attachments, Drum Lifters, Counter Balanced Electric Stackers, and Electric Tow Trackers.
- • Automated Storage Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) are good for saving time as well as space, as they employ robotic technology to store and retrieve goods faster, eliminating the need for manual labour and maximising storage density. Kompress Mini Load AS/RS System is designed to store small parts in a limited space and achieve extremely dense storage. This saves effort, time and space.
- • Automated Storage Systems Here too Kompress has designed storage systems that use technology to save time. e.g. High-Density Motorised Systems which use the ‘Transferrable Aisle’ concept, and motorise the entire row of static racks to make for quick storage and retrieval with minimal effort. There’s also Live Racking Systems which use roller beds to allow goods to be loaded from one side and unloaded from the other, saving time and effortlessly promoting the FIFO inventory principle. Besides, with loading and offloading done at two separate ends, no processes are interrupted, which again saves on time. The Carton Flow Racking is similar, using the concept of inclined wheel carriers, to help goods slide along these roller beds at different levels. saving time and effort.
- • Incorporates Safety - Safety is another important characteristic of an efficient warehouse solution as warehouses store all kinds of goods – heavy items, sharp items, dangerous items where fumes or spills can cause harm to the staff.
Keenly aware of this, Kompress spares no effort to stay ahead of the safety curve. All our storage systems, MHE, and automated systems are ergonomically designed for the safety of users. For specialised uses, we have specialised systems like Pallet Shuttles that are remotely controlled by operators, and automatically carry loads into the shuttle. They are preferred to forklifts as they reduce risk of accidents, and damage to humans and property. These even cater to freezer chambers with temperatures up to -30° C.
5. Incorporates Safety -
Safety is another important characteristic of an efficient warehouse solution as warehouses store all kinds of goods – heavy items, sharp items, dangerous items where fumes or spills can cause harm to the staff.
Keenly aware of this, Kompress spares no effort to stay ahead of the safety curve. All our storage systems, MHE, and automated systems are ergonomically designed for the safety of users. For specialised uses, we have specialised systems like Pallet Shuttles that are remotely controlled by operators, and automatically carry loads into the shuttle. They are preferred to forklifts as they reduce risk of accidents, and damage to humans and property. These even cater to freezer chambers with temperatures up to -30° C.
6. Versatile and Customisable -
It’s also important for warehouse solutions to be customisable to the needs of individual factories and warehouses, and varied types of goods. It‘s equally essential for warehouse solutions to provide long term flexibility to help growing organisations expand their warehouses vertically when needed.
Kompress therefore offers versatile warehouse solutions in terms of storage systems as well as MHE.
- • Flexible Storage Systems from Kompress include a host of Pallet Racking Systems. Our Selective Pallet Racking is very flexible and adaptable, and can stock wide range of products. Cantilever Racking accommodates products with varied lengths, irregular shapes and bulky products. It is flexible in design and available in both single-sided and doubled-sided configurations with multi-tiers for increasing storage capacity. Multi-tier Racking is yet another flexible storage system and has the convenience of access through staircase and aisles or ramps. Boltless Shelving is designed to fit into any type of space and can be used as multi-tiers, making it highly versatile.
- • Flexible MHE: While most of our MHE can cater to various storage systems, our Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) has added flexibility as it can handle many types of loads including pallets, racks, trays, rolls, and carts; and can interface with many types of equipment including conveyors, racking, and stands; in addition to floor “pickups” and “drops”. It is therefore an excellent solution for applications where changes to the facility are expected during the life of the AGV system, as it can easily be reconfigured to handle new and/or additional tasks.
7. Facilitates Efficient Inventory Management -
Efficient Inventory Management is vital for any warehouse as it helps avoid losses due to date expiry, overstocking, or understocking; and it also keeps pilferages in check.
Kompress incorporates this vital characteristic of an efficient warehouse solution through our Logistics and Software Support Systems, and our Storage Systems too.
- • Logistics and Software Support Systems: For efficient Inventory Management, Kompress offers sophisticated Logistic and Software Support Systems which include Warehouse Management Systems, Record Management Systems, and Retail Inventory Management Systems. These systems greatly reduce errors, and make possible quick, efficient and accurate inventory management.
- • Storage Systems: At Kompress, all our storage systems provide easy accessibility to any item stored. Our range of Pallet Racking Systems offer ease in implementation of FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory handling system, which improves inventory management. Our Pallet Shuttle Racking System caters to either LIFO or FIFO inventory storage and retrieval process.
With Kompress, you can implement a combination of warehouse storage solutions tailored to your specific needs and space constraints, and also significantly improve warehouse efficiency and productivity. We ensure that all your storage needs are efficiently and economically met under one roof. Our warehouse solutions are based on international concepts of storage and warehousing, curated by a highly experienced research team, offering world-class designs from our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
Visit us at www.kompressindia.com to view our wide range of safe, secure and simultaneously aesthetic storage systems, designed for every need.
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