We are talking about a complex production system, with different processes, and a delicate material that must be handled with care. Companies operating in the corrugated cardboard and box industry face several logistical challenges, which in many cases can be overcome by choosing automation. The president of Wipro Ferretto, 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗼, who was invited to speak at the annual conference of GIFCO - Gruppo Italiano Fabbricanti Cartone Ondulato [Italian Association of corrugated cardboard manufacturers] explained why automation is so important, while also presenting some of the plants already built for important companies in the sector. During the event, hosted at the Savoia Excelsior Palace in Trieste, attendees could learn first-hand how an automated storage system brings concrete benefits, especially in terms of space optimization, care in product storage, interconnection between company departments, and precision in operations, with greater speed and fewer errors.
A single operator for a smart system
Box and corrugated cardboard manufacturers can rely on Wipro Ferretto to analyse, design and implement the most suitable solutions for their entire supply chain. From the automatic storage system for reels, used for the initial storage of raw materials, through the automatic storage system for sheets, dedicated to semi-finished corrugated carboard, to the automatic storage system for finished products, essential after converting and before shipment.
The decision to design and manufacture different solutions for the various stages of the production cycle was made to effectively meet the special needs of each individual step.
Automatic storage systems for reels:
Automatic storage systems for sheets:
Automatic storage systems for finished products:
Choosing the most suitable logistic solution is strategic, especially when it comes to organizing complex systems. Thanks to virtual simulation, Wipro Ferretto guides its customers in their choice by developing, right from the design stage, a storage system that responds with maximum efficiency to the precise characteristics and requirements of the company. A “virtual storage system” is used to test the functionality of the solution taking into account all the factors involved, solving any criticalities in advance and assessing the most suitable solutions: from inbound/outbound to hourly flows, from picking stations to handling speed. This is also how high-performance automated solutions are created, through a design process that eliminates prototypes and allows significant time and cost savings.
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