In a traditionally labour-intensive industry, to fully maximise the opportunities presented through the rise of e-commerce, 3PLs are increasingly looking towards Automation as a cost-effective way to enhance storage, fulfilment, and delivery services to entice retailers to outsource their operations.
L-A-C Logistic Automation offers a wealth of experience in the design and installation of innovative automated solutions, tailored to the specific needs of 3PL providers. From initial concept to delivery of the final solution and beyond, L-A-C supports our 3PL customers every step of the way.
Automation solutions that offer flexibility are vital for multi-client use. A key focus for 3PLs is the ability to handle different order profiles for clients within the same solution, for example store replenishment with large volumes alongside e-commerce fulfilment where there is a vast amount of 1-2 item orders. With such wide-ranging requirements, 3PL services lends itself to the deployment of automation which can quickly and efficiently manage wide-ranging order picking and fulfilment processes, regardless of SKU profile or order volumes.
One of the core benefits to automation is removing the reliance on a scarce labour force. Automation also delivers enhanced productivity, reduced costs, and improved accuracy with zero errors as well as eliminating the potential for detrimental physical effects on a manual workforce.
Automated high-density storage solutions offer efficiencies for 3PL operations through the swift and accurate implementation of goods-in, put-away, order picking and final onward shipment. With real estate at an all-time premium, fully optimising the available warehouse footprint for storage is crucial for running cost-effective operations.
Deploying automation provides the necessary agility to handle changing product ranges as well as seasonal peaks and evolving online purchasing trends. Investing in the necessary automation to keep operations agile and receptive to change, will provide long-term benefits in a highly competitive marketplace.
3PL contracts are often determined by headcount and volume of storage requirement. However, with automation now a cost-effective option for upscaling operations to provide high-density storage solutions and swift order fulfilment, both 3PLs and their clients benefit from contract restructuring to focus on the overall cost efficiencies gained through the use of automation.
ASRS systems are specifically designed to optimise space utilisation, enhance inventory accuracy, and increase the speed of order fulfilment, to ensure an accurate and seamless flow of goods within the warehouse.
Working with HUBMASTER, we provide space-optimising automated stacker crane storage solutions which provide increased storage density and accelerated operations across storage, put-away, and retrieval.
Now widely used for 3PL operations, Robots are ideally suited to handle repetitive and demanding tasks such as picking and sorting to enhance accuracy, efficiency and overall productivity.
Our collaboration with ABB robots enables us to offer a range of solutions to enhance pick and place operations which integrate seamlessly with additional technologies such as conveyors and AMRs to provide a full turnkey solution
ASRS systems are specifically designed to optimise space utilisation, enhance inventory accuracy, and increase the speed of order fulfilment, to ensure an accurate and seamless flow of goods within the warehouse.
Working with HUBMASTER, we provide space-optimising automated stacker crane storage solutions which provide increased storage density and accelerated operations across storage, put-away, and retrieval.
Conveyor systems have long been a stalwart of warehouse operations, designed to boost operational efficiency by minimising manual handling as well as speed up the movement of goods around the warehouse.
Our range of UK-manufactured conveyor modules and systems integrate seamlessly in warehouse operations, providing streamlined, space-optimised, and highly efficient automation solutions to overcome today’s 3PL challenges.
These are designed to fully automate the order picking process to enhance productivity and order accuracy, thereby minimising picking errors and reliance on manual labour.
Our partnership with Exotec enables us to transform customer operations through the installation of high-density product storage combined with the deployment of Skypod® Autonomous Mobile Robots.
Now widely used for 3PL operations, Robots are ideally suited to handle repetitive and demanding tasks such as picking and sorting to enhance accuracy, efficiency and overall productivity.
Our collaboration with ABB robots enables us to offer a range of solutions to enhance pick and place operations which integrate seamlessly with additional technologies such as conveyors and AMRs to provide a full turnkey solution
ASRS systems are specifically designed to optimise space utilisation, enhance inventory accuracy, and increase the speed of order fulfilment, to ensure an accurate and seamless flow of goods within the warehouse.
Working with HUBMASTER, we provide space-optimising automated stacker crane storage solutions which provide increased storage density and accelerated operations across storage, put-away, and retrieval.
L-A-C’s team of experts are here to support you from concept to the finished system, working together to design and deliver a bespoke solution that meets your current objectives and future growth expectations, with favourable ROI.
Across semi-automated and fully automated systems, L-A-C has the expertise and range of products to provide flexible and scalable solutions that will significantly enhance your operations and keep you agile as your business evolves.
Join us on a pivotal journey towards a more efficient, productive, cost effective and sustainable future with L-A-C’s innovative automation technology solutions.
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