Case Studies Securing High Availability and Service at Michelin Nordic

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	Securing High Availability and Service at Michelin Nordic

Securing High Availability and Service at Michelin Nordic

Technology Category	Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Automotive Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility Warehouse Automation
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	The Michelin Nordic distribution center in Kungälv, Sweden, faced significant challenges due to outdated equipment that could not handle the increased volume and rapid goods-flows during peak seasons. The existing AGVs and cranes became bottlenecks, and obtaining spare parts for these aging systems was increasingly difficult. The need for modernization was clear to maintain high levels of customer service and efficient supply chain operations. The project aimed to replace the old equipment with modern, high-efficiency systems while minimizing disruption to daily operations. Read More
About Customer	Michelin, founded in 1889 by André and Edouard Michelin, is the world’s leading tire manufacturer. The company employs over 110,000 people and generates sales exceeding 20 billion Euros. Michelin operates in 170 countries, producing and selling a wide range of tires for various vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, buses, tractors, motorcycles, and aircraft. The company has 72 production facilities across 19 countries. Michelin Nordic AB, a regional branch, serves Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, focusing on high customer service levels and an efficient supply chain. Read More
Solution	Michelin Nordic partnered with Swisslog to modernize their distribution center in Kungälv. The project, known as The Retrofit Project, involved replacing the existing eight stacker cranes with new, high-efficiency cranes and installing a fixed conveyor system to replace the outdated AGVs. The modernization aimed to improve capacity and efficiency, particularly during peak seasons. The project was executed with minimal disruption to daily operations, including the use of an external warehouse during the installation of the new conveyor system. Swisslog's understanding of Michelin's challenges and their professional execution ensured the project was completed on time and as planned. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Warehouse Automation

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

The Michelin Nordic distribution center in Kungälv, Sweden, faced significant challenges due to outdated equipment that could not handle the increased volume and rapid goods-flows during peak seasons. The existing AGVs and cranes became bottlenecks, and obtaining spare parts for these aging systems was increasingly difficult. The need for modernization was clear to maintain high levels of customer service and efficient supply chain operations. The project aimed to replace the old equipment with modern, high-efficiency systems while minimizing disruption to daily operations.

About Customer

Michelin, founded in 1889 by André and Edouard Michelin, is the world’s leading tire manufacturer. The company employs over 110,000 people and generates sales exceeding 20 billion Euros. Michelin operates in 170 countries, producing and selling a wide range of tires for various vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, buses, tractors, motorcycles, and aircraft. The company has 72 production facilities across 19 countries. Michelin Nordic AB, a regional branch, serves Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, focusing on high customer service levels and an efficient supply chain.

Solution

Michelin Nordic partnered with Swisslog to modernize their distribution center in Kungälv. The project, known as The Retrofit Project, involved replacing the existing eight stacker cranes with new, high-efficiency cranes and installing a fixed conveyor system to replace the outdated AGVs. The modernization aimed to improve capacity and efficiency, particularly during peak seasons. The project was executed with minimal disruption to daily operations, including the use of an external warehouse during the installation of the new conveyor system. Swisslog's understanding of Michelin's challenges and their professional execution ensured the project was completed on time and as planned.

Impact #1	High availability of articles in a modern and highly automated warehouse.
Impact #2	Improved customer service during peak seasons.
Impact #3	Increased warehouse and order fulfillment capacity for future growth.

Impact #1

High availability of articles in a modern and highly automated warehouse.

Impact #2

Improved customer service during peak seasons.

Impact #3

Increased warehouse and order fulfillment capacity for future growth.

Benefit #1	The modernization project was completed on time.
Benefit #2	The distribution center employs around 55 people despite high automation levels.

Benefit #1

The modernization project was completed on time.

Benefit #2

The distribution center employs around 55 people despite high automation levels.

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Securing High Availability and Service at Michelin Nordic

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