Every company and every market is different. This is reflected in the layout of your warehouse – and the advice offered by our experts.
To make this a reality, we’ve developed some smart software called “Load Forming Logic” (LFL). LFL takes a store order and translates it into “stacks” that are tailored to each store. Goods are placed on pallets or roll cages in exactly the right order, matching aisle content.
As well as creating stable pallets that are filled with maximum efficiency, our software ensures products are not damaged by having too much weight loaded on top of them. LFL also considers the handling capabilities of the robot that is used to place each case on to the load carrier.
A better customer experience
For the store, LFL delivers multiple benefits. Roll cages go straight on to the shop floor for easy and fast replenishment – so there’s no need to decant items and sort in the storage area! As shelf stacking is much more efficient, aisles will also be less crowded with roll cages, making for a better customer experience in-store.
And getting everything in the right order enables store employees to spend less of their valuable time filling shelves and more time serving customers. The LFL-assisted optimal stacking process also means that trucks heading for stores can be loaded more efficiently. This results in fewer journeys, leading to reduced fuel costs and a more sustainable replenishment operation.
In summary, Load Forming Logic contributes to:
- the efficient loading of trucks, resulting in more sustainable transport
- employees spending significantly less time replenishing shelves
- and a pleasant and safe shopping experience for customers.
LFL software is an essential part of STOREPICK, our robotised, end-to-end automated case picking (ACP) warehouse solution.
How load-forming logic adds value across the food retail supply chain
The objective of this white paper is to assess the advantages of load-forming logic (LFL) software for food retailers seeking to provide customers with a pleasant shopping experience and a safe working environment for employees. This white paper will also look at other sections of the intralogistics supply chain that could benefit from the use of LFL.