Case Study: Almarai achieves automated refrigerated palletizing and storage with Swisslog

Almarai automates 40+ monorail operations with Swisslog

The Saudi Arabian dairy company Almarai faced the challenge of automating logistics for its refrigerated foods in an extreme climatic environment, with temperatures ranging from +50°C outside to 3-5°C inside. To serve its growing markets, it sought a solution for high-volume palletizing and storing. The company invested in automated picking, stacking, and storing solutions from vendor Swisslog and KUKA.

Swisslog implemented a fully automated system featuring Vectura pallet stacker cranes for high bay warehouses, ProMove conveyors for pallet transport, and a monorail system for moving pallets to picking stations. This solution, controlled by SAP EWM, included KUKA robotic picking modules to build store-ready, mixed-SKU pallets. The results included optimized logistics processes, the creation of a competitive advantage, and a system supported by Swisslog's 24/7 augmented reality customer service to ensure smooth operation.

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