Block Storage

In block stacking storage systems, loads are placed on the floor and stacked on top of each other in a grid-based layout.

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Why Block Storage?

  • Simplest storage type with minimal investment: All it takes is an open floor space and a forklift.
  • Flexibly adaptable and scalable: Warehouse layouts, fleet size, and floor space can be adjusted in no time.
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Key challenges

Manual Block Storage

High Personnel Costs

75 % of operating costs are personnel costs, significantly impacting ongoing expenses.

Lack of Qualified Workers

The growing shortage of skilled workers makes recruitment and operations more challenging, further exacerbating labor costs.

High Forklift Accident Rate

11% of forklifts are involved in accidents each year, leading to safety risks and additional costs.

Lack of Stock Transparency

There is no real-time visibility into stock levels, causing inefficiencies and potential stock
shortages.

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Automated solutions solve those problems, but lead to the following other challenges.

Automated Forklift

High Investment Costs

Requires an initial investment of over 150,000€, making it a costly solution for many businesses.

Slow Deployment

Implementation and deployment take approximately 9 to 18 months, delaying the return on investment and operational benefits.

Little Flexibility

Automated systems often struggle to adapt to changing warehouse layouts, strategies, varying order profiles, or unexpected disruptions.

Fixed & Hierarchical Decision-making

processes, which limit flexibility and adaptability to dynamic warehouse environments.

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SLAPStack tackles those problems, delivering the simplest and most flexible automation solution for block storage.

SLAPStack

Fast Implementation

All-in-one-Product that integrates fleet control, inventory management, and simulation enables setup in less than one week.

Optimized Order Processing

Continuous simulation and background optimization improve order service times by up to 51%.

Significant Cost Savings

Flexible SaaS model requires minimal investment and reduces operational costs by up to 70%.

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Greener Warehouse Logistics:
Smart Solutions for Sustainability

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CO2, savings through

  • Minimal resource usage
  • Measures assessment during warehouse inspection
  • Use of electric vehicles
  • Optimized routes
  • Intelligent energy management (eco mode)
  • Avoidance of charging peaks
  • Virtual commissioning
  • Reshuffling to increase warehouse fill rate
  • Reduced lighting and air conditioning
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Web app as everyday support through

  • Simulative warehouse assessment & strategy development
  • Real-time feedback and data transparency
  • Gamification for optimization goals/strategies
  • Detailed reports and accounting for your Sustainability Reporting, accessible for external audits

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