As manufacturing enterprises accelerate their transition toward Industry 4.0, intelligent warehousing and automated material handling systems have become critical components of modern factory operations. To improve storage density, inventory visibility, and order fulfillment efficiency, a leading printing equipment manufacturer partnered with China JSSL Company to develop an advanced automated warehouse project. The solution significantly enhanced production logistics, warehouse management, and operational efficiency, creating a benchmark case for the printing equipment manufacturing industry.
Industry Background and Digital Manufacturing Trends
The global printing equipment industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by digitalization, automation, and smart manufacturing technologies. Manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to improve productivity while reducing operational costs, labor dependency, and warehouse space consumption.
At the same time, growing product diversity, shorter delivery cycles, and higher customer expectations require manufacturers to adopt more flexible and intelligent logistics systems.
To address these challenges, many enterprises are investing in:
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
Goods-to-Person Picking Solutions
Smart Factory Integration
Industrial Automation Technologies
Against this backdrop, a major printing equipment manufacturer initiated a comprehensive manufacturing and logistics modernization program.
Company Overview
The company is one of China's most influential printing equipment manufacturers and a globally recognized supplier of high-end printing machinery.
Its product portfolio includes:
Hot Foil Stamping Machines
Die-Cutting Machines
Folder Gluers
Inspection Systems
Digital Printing Equipment
Laser Die-Cutting Solutions
Gravure Printing Machines
The company's products are exported to more than 80 countries and regions worldwide, serving customers across packaging, commercial printing, publishing, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
To support future growth and strengthen its competitive advantage, the company launched a smart manufacturing initiative focused on digital production, intelligent warehousing, and automated logistics.
(Factory Logistics Automation)
Project Background
As production volumes increased and product categories expanded, several operational challenges emerged:
Key Challenges
More than 50,000 SKUs requiring storage and management
Significant differences in product size, weight, and packaging formats
Limited warehouse capacity
Increasing labor costs
Low picking efficiency under traditional warehouse operations
Complex inventory management processes
Growing demand for real-time inventory visibility
To overcome these challenges, the company selected China JSSL Company as the primary project leader and automation solution provider.
Leveraging extensive experience in:
Smart Warehouse Solutions
Industrial Logistics Automation
Automated Material Handling
Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
Supply Chain Optimization
China JSSL Company designed a customized end-to-end warehouse automation solution tailored to the customer's operational requirements.
Project Overview
The automated warehouse covers approximately 6,870 square meters with a building height of 10 meters.
The facility includes:
Functional Areas
Receiving Area
Quality Inspection Area
Bin Storage Area
Pallet Storage Area
Sorting Area
Floor Storage Area
Rack Storage Area
Storage Capacity
Bin ASRS
4 storage aisles
24,000 storage locations
Pallet ASRS
4 single-deep aisles
5,536 pallet locations
SKU Management
Over 50,000 SKU types
Picking Infrastructure
5 Goods-to-Person Picking Stations
1 Receiving Station
(Shuttle System)
Core Technologies Implemented
China JSSL Company integrated multiple advanced logistics technologies into the project:
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)
High-density storage designed to maximize warehouse utilization while ensuring fast access to materials.
Multi-Shuttle Storage System
Enables high-speed storage and retrieval of small and medium-sized components with exceptional throughput performance.
Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Provides real-time inventory control, traceability, task management, and operational visibility.
Warehouse Control System (WCS)
Coordinates automated equipment and optimizes warehouse execution processes.
Goods-to-Person Picking System
Reduces operator walking distances and significantly improves picking accuracy and productivity.
Automated Conveyor Network
Facilitates seamless material flow throughout receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch operations.
Main Operational Processes
1. Pallet Warehouse Operations
Inbound Process
Full pallets are transported to receiving stations, where weight and dimension inspections are performed before automated storage.
For mixed pallets, operators consolidate materials before system validation and storage.
Outbound Process
The system automatically generates retrieval tasks.
Pallet stacker cranes retrieve inventory and transport materials to designated outbound or picking stations.
2. Multi-Shuttle Warehouse Operations
Inbound Storage
Small components are transferred into totes and automatically conveyed to the multi-shuttle storage area.
Quality Verification
Automated checks include:
Weight inspection
Dimension verification
Container validation
Any exceptions are routed for manual review.
Goods-to-Person Picking
Upon receiving production orders, shuttle robots retrieve the required totes and deliver them directly to operator workstations.
After picking:
Remaining inventory returns automatically to storage.
Completed order containers move to the next production stage.
(Material Handling System)
Project Highlights
1. Hybrid Storage Architecture
A combination of tote-based and pallet-based storage allows the facility to accommodate products with varying dimensions and weights.
This design improves storage flexibility while maintaining operational efficiency.
2. Advanced Multi-SKU Storage Strategy
To address the challenge of managing over 50,000 SKUs, China JSSL Company implemented an intelligent storage allocation strategy that supports:
Multiple SKU storage per tote
Multiple SKU storage per pallet
Higher storage density
Better inventory utilization
3. Flexible Goods-to-Person Workstations
Each workstation can seamlessly switch between:
Picking Operations
Receiving Operations
Inventory Replenishment
This flexible configuration increases labor utilization and operational agility.
4. Cost-Optimized Automation Design
China JSSL Company developed a unique elevator and buffer module configuration that significantly reduced project costs while maintaining system performance.
The solution achieved:
Faster vertical transport efficiency
Improved shuttle throughput
Higher equipment utilization
Lower total cost of ownership
Project Results
Since implementation, the automated warehouse has delivered substantial operational improvements.
Key Benefits
✅ Significant increase in warehouse storage capacity
✅ Faster inbound and outbound processing
✅ Improved order fulfillment accuracy
✅ Reduced labor dependency
✅ Lower operating costs
✅ Enhanced inventory visibility
✅ Better production support capability
✅ Higher warehouse utilization
✅ Standardized logistics operations
✅ Greater transparency across the supply chain
The company also reported substantial improvements in production planning and material availability, enabling more efficient manufacturing execution.
(Warehouse Optimization)
Future Outlook
The successful deployment of the automated warehouse demonstrates how intelligent logistics can become a key driver of manufacturing transformation.
By integrating:
Smart Warehousing
Industrial Automation
Intelligent Logistics
Digital Supply Chain Management
Smart Factory Technologies
the project provides a practical roadmap for manufacturers pursuing operational excellence and sustainable growth.
As a leading automation partner, China JSSL Company continues to support industrial enterprises worldwide through innovative solutions in warehouse automation, intralogistics, and smart manufacturing.