BIG KAISER’s parent company, BIG DAISHOWA Seiki Co. Ltd., in March announced the completion of its new logistics and distribution center, which joins five existing factories on the lush Japanese island of Awaji. The 130,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility was built to meet the need for logistics improvements as the company's product reach expands globally, according to the company.
Although 15,000 unique part numbers totaling 1.5 million overall products are stocked at the new facility, the building also functions as an attraction to business partners interested in the full level of precision and sophistication BIG DAISHOWA maintains throughout all channels. A large, open concept, modern lobby welcomes guests where they can then tour offices, the warehouse, or even stay for a capabilities presentation in the large classroom-style room overlooking the action in the distribution center.
Among the automation technology prevalent throughout the facility is an automatic material handling system run by un-manned forklifts, inspection systems and robotic stacking of tooling on pallets for shipment. Each of these elements operates under a unique barcode system that is the basis for all activities. Plus, a lift picking system makes use of vertical space, and a tw0-dimensional hand controller and voice guidance system eliminates picking errors.
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