Agile Cold Storage, USA: Maximizing storage and uptime with Swisslog’s advanced automation
Discover how Agile tripled storage capacity, improved operational efficiency, and reduced energy costs with Swisslog’s cutting-edge ASRS and SynQ software.
The solution
Swisslog was selected for this automation project due to the quality of its Vectura cranes, the stability and functionality of its SynQ software, and its strong reputation for installation and lifecycle support. The system was designed to maximize reliability and uptime while reducing operational risk. SynQ software was seamlessly integrated with Agile’s WMS to manage inventory control and movement throughout the high-bay warehouse, ensuring simple support and potential for replication in other locations. The ProMove conveyor system, supported by SynQ, streamlined inbound, outbound, and inventory control.
The result
The project was completed on schedule with a flawless startup. Agile’s new automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) increased storage density by nearly three times, allowing them to store significantly more pallets within the same square footage. This automation also enhanced throughput, efficiency, and flexibility in both pallet storage and replenishment operations. The energy costs associated with the ASRS were significantly lower than expected, coming in at about half of the original estimate, further contributing to the project's overall success.
Our goal was maximizing system reliability and uptime, reducing operational risk, while still achieving the benefits of automation. To accomplish that we needed an OEM partner with high-quality equipment, software that could meet our needs without customization, and a reputation for outstanding installation and commissioning support.”
