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Presentation for the ‘Seminario Internacional Management Logístico’

in Buenos Aires, Argentina

by Wouter Satijn 19-05-2015

The next step in End of Line Automation

Slide 2 Agenda1. Introduction• Wouter Satijn – Commercial Director Joloda International Ltd., UK Member of

AMHSA2. Definitions of topic; ‘The next step in end of line automation’• Loading technology• End of line automation3. Trends in the market• Production vs Logistics ?• Outsourcing of logistics services to 3PL4. End of line automation – Automatic loading• Making the business case5. Project references for Automatic Loading solutions• Technologies for (un)loading trailers and containers• Project references with business case outcome• Project references in South America6. Conclusion & Questions

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My field of expertise is going through engineering, producing and selling:

loading and unloading solutions for any specific client’s logistics case

• I focus in this kind of solutions around the world, taking into account• Efficient handling of loads

• Trailers and containers• Maximum utilisation of loading capacity – double/ triple deck• Enable loading of difficult or dangerous goods

1. IntroductionThe next step in end of line automation

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Automated Material Handling Systems Association

• The Association is committed to promoting excellence in the automated material handling industry in terms of solutions, after sales support, reliability and safety.

• AMHSA gives access to the latest information and industry intelligence, as well as superior technical knowledge and support.

1. IntroductionMember of AMHSA

http://www.amhsa.co.uk/

Slide 5 1. IntroductionAutomated Material Handling Systems Association

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What is Loading Technology ?

Loading technology:

Any system, process or physical aid that is used to load cargo into a cargo space such as a truck, trailer or container.

2. Definitions

The next step in end of line automation;with loading technology

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2. DefinitionsWhat is Loading Technology?

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2. DefinitionsWhat is Loading Technology?

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2. DefinitionsWhat is Loading Technology?

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End of line:The end of the production line or the assembly line,

where finished products are coming out ready to be distributed; incl. packaging, labels etc.

Automation:The actual movement of the products can be done

in an automatic way without human intervention

2. DefinitionsWhat is End of Line Automation ?

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2. DefinitionsWhat is End of Line ?

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2. DefinitionsWhat is Automation ?

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The classic ‘fight’ in companies: Production vs Logistics

• Typical statement: ‘Where is the value added in the company?’• Typical statement: ‘Ach, Logistics is only a cost!’

WRONG!

• Without Logistics, any production company will fail!• If companies dedicate to ‘Continuous Improvement’ of Logistics and

Supply Chain they will be successfull!• Cooperation between production and logistics!

3. Industry Trends

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Specialisation and focus on core business• Outsourcing of all logistics

• Transportation• Warehousing, Storage, Picking, Co-packing• Example of PepsiCo project

Expansion of operation in existing production locations• Space restrictions for the operation• Pushing logistics to outside warehouses

3. Industry Trends

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Why introduce end of line automation ?What are the benefits of automatic loading ?

Introducing automatic loading systems should lead to a SHORT Return on Investment 2 years or less!!

1. Reduction of Labour: Less or No forklifts or pallettrucks2. Reduction of Equipment:

• Less or no forklifts• Less trailers and trucks due to quick turnaround

4. Making the business case for End of Line Automation

Slide 164. Making the business case for End of Line Automation

Introducing automatic loading systems should lead to a SHORT Return on Investment 2 years or less!

More benefits, leading to cost savings:

3. Reduction of space needed for inbound / outbound logistics • No buffer warehouse but direct loading

4. Reduction in cost of Product Damage and re-packing5. Increase in Safety in operation due to less forklifts and less

workers

Slide 17 4. Making the business caseExisting process vs New Process

Analysing the current situation at the end of the (production) line

• How are we handling finished product output now?

• What is the output per hour on average in pallets or units?• What is the maximum output per hour in pallets or units ?

• What is the current contingency plan?

• Are there any specific problems regarding space, safety, product damages?

Slide 18 4. Making the business caseExisting process vs New Process

Analysing the current situation at the end of the (production) line

• What is used in terms of resources (labour and hardware) in the current process?

• How many forklifts and how many FLT drivers?• How many trucks/ trailers and how many drivers ?

• What is the COST of these resources?

Slide 19 4. Making the business caseExisting process vs New Process

Analysing the possible NEW scenarios at the end of the (production)line

• What are the possibilities in HOW we can do it in a different way?

• What would we need in terms of resources (labour and hardware) for that new process?

• What would we need in terms of Investment / Money to implement the new process ?

Slide 20 4. Making the business caseExisting process vs New Process

Analysing the possible NEW scenarios at the end of the (production)line

• COMPARE the old vs the new process:

• Compare the potential cost savings vs the investment• IF the return is under 2 years:

• Apply for budget (capex approval) and execute project

Slide 21 4. Making the business caseExisting process vs New Process

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• Full or Semi Automatic Systems for long and short distances

• Shuttles between production and warehouse

• Shuttles between warehouse and big client

5. Automatic Loading Products and Project References

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• Automatic Loading Systems Examples

• Pallets: Slipchainhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DC2ugwmdHA

• Long shuttle: Trailerskatehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc4r226bmu0

• Mixed Pallets: Moving Floorhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrHD9aRe_Bk

• NEW: Common Carrier loaderhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpNbuDXzMx4&feature=mh_l

olz&list=HL1309263668• Project references in the region – South America• Project references incl. business case

5. Automatic Loading Products and Project References

Slide 24 5. Automatic LoadingKey Stakeholders Clients/ References

System integrators and Consultants

Manufacturers(End Client)

3 PL companies Transport co’s

Trailer builders

Slide 25 5. Automatic Loading Automatic Systems – Slipchain details

• Slipchain film:• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DC2ugwmdHA

• The Slipchain system is automatic loading / unloading• Short shuttle distances with relatively low number of trailers• Dedicated shuttle trailer• For standard pallets, 1 or 2 variants• Loading or unloading within 2 minutes

• Pallet feeding on the dock system:• by conveyor, AGV or forklift ?

Slide 26 5. Automatic Loading Project reference, business case

Slide 27 5. Automatic Loading Project reference, business case

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• Savings for client:• Reduction of Rented Forklifts: 10 pieces• Reduction of Rented Trailers: 70%• Reduction of Personel in Logistics: 6

• Investment in 2 automated shuttle trailers and 2 Dock systems• € 270.000,-

• Return on Investment: 10 Months !!

• Other Advantages for client:• Small outbound logistics area – saving of space!• No Product damages – increased client satisfaction!

5. Automatic Loading Project reference, business case

Slide 29 5. Automatic Loading System: Slipchain @ Colgate, Brasil

Slide 30 5. Automatic Loading System: Slipchain @ Colgate, Brasil

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• Trailerskate film:• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc4r226bmu0

• The Trailerskate system for automatic loading / unloading• Medium and long shuttle distances with high number of

trailers• Dedicated shuttle trailer with little changes to the trailer

• No technology in trailer, only 4 rails and a levelling system

• Pallet feeding on the dock system:• by conveyor, AGV or forklift ?

5. Automatic Loading Automatic Systems – Trailerskate details

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Slide 33 5. Automatic Loading Trailerskate details

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• NEW Flatfloor trailerskate film:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT_9Ds837ho&feature=youtu.be

• The flatfloor trailerskate system for automatic loading / unloading• Medium and long shuttle distances with high number of

trailers• Non dedicated shuttle trailer with little changes to the trailer

• Little technology in trailer, only 4 spec. rails and a levelling system

• Pallet feeding on the dock system:• by conveyor OR forklift ?

5. Automatic Loading Trailerskate details – Project PepsiCo

Slide 35 5. Automatic Loading Trailerskate details – Project PepsiCo

Slide 36 5. Automatic Loading Trailerskate details – Project PepsiCo

Slide 37 5. Automatic Loading Trailerskate details – Project PepsiCo

Slide 38 6. Conclusions• Have the vision to analyse your current end of line processes

• How are we doing this now? • How could we do this?

• Internal and External logistics flows are of KEY importance to the succes of your business• Logistics is not only about cost reduction

• ANY loading solution can help• Explore automation or other hybrid solutions

• Get the help of experts: • Consultants, System integrators and specialist suppliers

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6. ConclusionsQuestions or Info

Questions ?

Information:

Joloda International Ltd. Raypac Srl. - Argentinawww.joloda.com www.raypac.net

Youtube: Jolodaloadingtech

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Thank you very much!