Case Study: Firmenich Inc. achieves higher throughput and precise inventory control with Westfalia Tech. Inc.'s Satellite AS/RS and Savanna NET® WMS

Firmenich Inc - Customer Case Study

Firmenich Inc., the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of flavors and fragrances, needed to increase throughput of raw materials while maintaining tight inventory control and the ability to retrieve materials for specific recipes and re-store unused portions. Firmenich Inc. partnered with Westfalia Tech. Inc., deploying Westfalia’s single-deep Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) with Telescopic Satellite® technology alongside the Savanna NET® Warehouse Management System to meet these requirements.

Westfalia Tech. Inc. implemented a 200' x 80' x 60' AS/RS with 10-level racking, two Storage/Retrieval Machines, 80 linear feet of conveyors and 3,300 pallet positions, integrated with Savanna NET®, laser positioning and remote-access PLC controls. The solution increased speed and throughput, delivered accurate inventory control, and automated retrieval and re-storage workflows—providing measurable capacity (3,300 pallet positions) and clear operational improvements for Firmenich Inc.

Firmenich Inc.

Doug Hartlove

previous Manager of Engineering