Intralogistics in an automotive production plant is a constant challenge. Ensuring that parts arrive on time at each workstation without overcrowding the available space requires solutions that balance storage capacity, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
In a recent installation in Silesia (Poland), Antolin, a major Tier 1 supplier in the industry, needed to optimize the movement and storage of door panels. The implemented solution was a multilevel storage system (3 levels), designed to connect the injection area with the assembly line, passing through a temporary storage zone.
With a combination of bidirectional shopstocks, automatic elevators, and elevated platforms, a continuous flow of parts was achieved without interruptions, maximizing available space and streamlining internal logistics.
From injection to assembly: Optimized logistics
The main challenge in this plant was managing the high production volume without overcrowding the work area or creating bottlenecks. To address this, the implemented multilevel storage system allows:
- Storing and distributing door panels across three levels, using minimal floor space.
- Connecting different areas through shopstocks and automatic elevators.
- Reducing internal transport times, ensuring each part is available at the right moment.
- Facilitating operations at height, with elevated platforms that improve accessibility and reduce unnecessary movements.
Thanks to this design, Antolin has been able to increase its production capacity without needing to expand its facilities.
Multilevel storage system details
The solution installed in this plant includes:
- Three storage levels, maximizing the use of vertical space.
- Shopstocks with bidirectional loading, allowing greater flexibility in parts handling.
- 69 accumulation bars, ensuring a constant flow of materials ready for use.
- Eight connection points with transport carts, facilitating the feeding of injection machines.
- Two elevated platforms of 2.000 m² and automatic elevators, ensuring smooth and safe operations.
Each component has been designed to minimize material handling, reduce waiting times, and improve logistics efficiency.
Advantages of multilevel storage in the automotive industry
Implementing a multilevel system in a production plant offers a number of key benefits:
- Better space utilization: Vertical space is used without affecting the production flow on the ground.
- Optimized material flow: Parts arrive in the right order and at the right time, with no delays.
- Reduced manual handling: Less operator intervention means fewer errors and improved safety.
- Operational flexibility: Bidirectional loading allows logistics to adapt to production needs.
- Increased storage capacity without expanding the facility, optimizing infrastructure investment.
This approach allows automotive plants to efficiently manage large volumes of parts, ensuring that each component is available when and where it is needed.
Storage solutions tailored to each industry
Multilevel storage is one of many strategies that can transform a factory’s internal logistics. At Esypro, we design customized solutions to optimize the storage and distribution of materials in sectors such as automotive, distribution, and manufacturing.
If your company needs to improve its material handling without compromising floor space, contact us. We’ll study your case and design the most efficient solution for your operations.