The highbay warehouse comes with an automated storage and retrieval system that is said to hold 10,000 additional pallets, with three automated cranes, pallet conveyors, stretch wrappers, in-line weighing, pallet profile checks and sprinklers.
Coach House worked with intralogistics expert Jungheinrich to develop a solution that included three Mias cranes that can handle both pallet sizes in aisles 100 metres long and 32 metres high. This helps provide high density, high throughput storage and integrates with the existing Jungheinrich warehouse management system.
According to Coach House, the newly automated warehouse is operated by only one member of staff, making it a cost-effective way to store stock whilst keeping costs low. The high bay racking allows Coach House to become more efficient and maximise space. Additionally, the Jungheinrich WMS software works in collaboration with Coach House's current picking process, meaning that handling of the products is minimised due to the automated system.
As a result, the increased storage capacity gained by the installation of the new automated high bay warehouse met the requirements of Coach House’s plans. Without the additional capacity, new premises would have been required.
Coach House director Danny Bovingdon said: “Aside from improving order fulfilment, we have also been able to handle a higher volume of orders."
As part of the project, Jungheinrich provided data analysis and feasibility studies. This included managing concept drawings to detailed designs, civil engineering and construction topics, and after-sales assistance.