When deciding whether to modernise an existing warehouse or build a new one, there are not only economic arguments that favour a bespoke retrofit of the existing warehouse. After all, the mechanical components of older systems are usually in a good condition, it’s just the system technology that is no longer up-to-date. With a retrofit-system-update, our technicians bring your entire warehousing system – irrespective of the manufacturer – up to date. This protects the value of your investment and keeps your company competitive.

• The control system is no longer supported by the manufacturer
• The IT infrastructure is outdated
• The warehouse management software no longer satisfies the requirements of a modern company
• The demands on the operational procedures have changed
• The costs of operation and maintenance are too high
• The safety standards are no longer up-to-date
• Changes to regulations as operator are no longer taken into account
• The system is too slow
• Too many down times
• Compatible components are no longer available
• Required performance can no longer be achieved
• Planned relocation
• Expansion of the existing system

1 Planning

Analysis

• Representation of process operations, software procedures and the mechanical plant performance
• Identification of possible weak points in the processes, the IT/WMS and the plant
• Identification of improvement potential taking into account altered operational procedures
• Simulation of the current material flow

Design

• Planning and optimisation of the process operations including the technical innovations
• Definition of a best-case scenario for the new value-creation process
• Integration of the customer’s individual wishes and requirements

Simulation

• Real-time simulation of the developed processes and material flow using real customer data
• Implementation of virtual hardware and software
• Illustration of the requirements on the new operational procedures in terms of resources and time

2 Offer

• Detailed offer
• Different potential solutions for certain areas
• Various implementation scenarios

3 Project planning

• Detailed project plan
• Customer’s specific time frame is taken into account
• Transparent execution

4 Realisation

• Rapid execution of the conversion work
• Safe implementation of new or existing IT structures and the WMS
• Training of operating and maintenance personnel
• Performance test
• Handover according to specification

Measures to preserve the value

• Advice on individual services
• Mechanical and software maintenance
• Response times, availabilities and remote access
• Accident prevention regulations and rack inspections