Best Practices Magazine - issue nº1 - English

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Case Study I Luís Simões
Mecalux’s proposed solution
After analysing all the operations, and Luís
Simões’s needs and flows, Mecalux proposed
a separate solution for each building,
which are interconnected and share
the same management and control centre.
Moreover, the new logistics centre has
34 loading and unloading docks, as well
as three spacious order consolidation preloading
areas.
Warehouse A
In Warehouse A, a semi­automatic compact
Pallet Shuttle system combined with
conventional racks was installed, giving
rise to two distinct storage areas, each
serv ed by reach trucks.
Seven double and one single conventional
pallet racks were installed, along with
two compact racking units with the Pallet
Shuttle system. They feature six load levels
and the capacity to deep­store 15 pallets
per level.
The lower level of the conventional pallet
racking was prepared to perform picking
functions, because a high percentage of
Luís Simões’s orders require it. Moreover,
a spacious area was provided for subsequently
consolidating the orders.
The docks, located on either side, have their
own preloading channels on the ground;
these allow access to the pallets from both
sides, thus optimising truck loading.
Warehouse A
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capacity for 10,386 pallets, and with the
Pallet Shuttle system the capacity is 5,544.
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