Case Studies
Tillamook County Creamery Association, Oregon invests in $23million expansion
Overview
Automation & Control - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) | |
Food & Beverage | |
Warehouse & Inventory Management | |
Inventory Management Predictive Maintenance Warehouse Automation | |
System Integration Training | |
Operational Impact
Westfalia updated the communication infrastructure between the S/RM, Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Conveyor System, replacing an infrared and a second hard-wired interface with a Wireless LAN, thereby eliminating electrical interference issues due to mechanical wear. | |
Substituting the complete control cabinets instead of just individual components reduced downtime of the system, allowed for a smooth start up due to extensive pre-installation testing of hardware and software, and allowed for bringing all controls equipment up to date. | |
Close coordination, coupled with thorough planning and preparation on both sides, laid the foundation for success. | |
Quantitative Benefit
The automated warehouse holds 15,040 pallet positions to hold 35 million lbs. of block cheese and finished products. | |
The facility is 12-levels, 66 ft. high. | |