"Smart Chain Food Warehouse": 18,000-Position Shuttle System Drives Food Logistics Transformation

Traditional flat storage faced three bottlenecks: 30% space utilization unable to support new product expansion; low manual sorting efficiency (<3,000 orders/day) with 1.2% error rate; and short food shelf life causing expired inventory backlog (annual loss >2 million yuan). A shuttle cart system was urgently needed for high-density storage, intelligent sorting, and precise shelf-life control.

1. High-Density Storage: 4-way shuttle carts + AS/RS racks creating 18,000 positions, 85% space utilization (2.8x expansion vs traditional warehouse).

2. Full Automation: 20 shuttles, 5 elevators, and intelligent conveyors enabling 1,200 pallets/hour throughput with automatic storage, sorting, and inventory.

3. Smart WMS Integration: Real-time shelf-life alerts, batch tracking, and dynamic inventory management for full digital lifecycle control.

1. Multi-Category Compatibility: Custom fork designs and shelf buffers required for fragile baked goods and lightweight puffed snacks.

2. Low-Temperature Operation: Shuttle battery life and electronics stability tested in 15℃ controlled environment zones.

3. System Integration: Complex API development for real-time synchronization with SAP and e-commerce platforms.

1. Cost Efficiency: 60% labor cost reduction, 300% throughput improvement, and order fulfillment cycle shortened from 48h to 8h.

2. Loss Reduction: Expiration loss rate decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%, saving over 1.8 million yuan annually.

3. Digital Transformation: Real-time inventory visibility enables data-driven production planning and sales forecasting.