COMPACT WAREHOUSE (PALLETS)

Compact warehouse systems are storage systems that enable high storage density with a small footprint and low building heights.

A high degree of standardization means short project times and significant efficiency gains. Our compact warehouse systems are fully integrated into your material flow!

ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE

Maximum storage density
No or simple approval procdures
Reduced complexity

Loaded pallet on rails on its way to the compact warehouse

APPLICATION SCENARIOS

Buffer storage between production and shipping
Products with constant production and/or larger batches
raw material warehouse directly connected to production
Suitable for low to high throughput rates

The goods issue area of a compact warehouse from System Logistics, several fully packed pallets

FEATURES OF COMPACT WAREHOUSE

In-house warehouse (in existing/new building)
Simpler approval processes and lower overall investment
Standardised technology
Temperature ranges Deep freeze to approx. −28 °C, cooling range, normal temperature
Throughput capacity (scalable)
Stacker crane with shuttle, lifting transfer car with shuttle, 2D/3D shuttles
Channel storage, Maximum utilisation of space

View of a compact warehouse from System Logistics with many loaded pallets

YOUR ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE

Maximum storage density with constant throughput

Low investment due to minimal construction work

Simpler & faster approval procedures

Independent of personnel with reduced
complexity

Flexible integration into existing production and shipping processes

Combination options with conveyor technology, AGVs, loading systems, etc.

INTEGRATION INTO MATERIAL FLOW & IT

Connection to ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
Integration with MES and other production systems

PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS & KEY FIGURES

	CONSTRUCTION HEIGHT	Up to 7.5 m (meaning no sprinkler system is necessary)
	CAPACITY	Approx. 1,000–20,000 pallet spaces (project-specific)
	STORAGE DEPTH	Multiple depths
	LOAD CARRIERS	Pallets, mesh boxes, special load carriers, etc.
	TEMPERATURE	−28 °C to +40 °C (depending on design)
	THROUGHPUT	Depends on channel shuttle technology, number of lifts and batch sizes

AGV & COMPACT WAREHOUSE

AGVs handle transport

from and to the production area
with warehouse optimisation
for dispatch preparation

PROJECT EXAMPLE

Food

VOGTLANDMILCH

Compact warehouse – merging production and logistics

GOAL: Factory expansion, seamless integration of production and logistics, maximum storage density with minimum space

RESULT: Automated compact warehouse with multie-deep and integrated shipping and goods receipt, automated connection of production and logistics

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

What are the channel allocation and access strategies?

Normally, channels are organised by batches to avoid relocations. Mixed channels are also possible for slow-moving items or items with very small batches. However, these should be defined as fixed, as relocations can have a significant impact on throughput.

How are SKUs distributed?

Channels can be designed with different depths, allowing SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) to be assigned according to their batch sizes. Distribution in the aisle can be based on item characteristics (e.g. heavy items at the bottom) or sales figures (ABC distribution), increasing product safety and throughput.

Can performance be scaled?

Yes – this can also be done retrospectively by adding additional aisles or using several/additional
shuttles per aisle. It can also be combined with other storage or transport systems such as highbay
warehouses/block storage and AGVs.

Is compact warehouse suitable for frozen goods?

Yes, with cold-resistant technology, suitable maintenance and optimised driving profiles.

NEXT STEPS

Joint Discussion of the problem

As-is analysis

Development of concept ideas

Budget price / ROI

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