Large-Scale Japanese 3PL Company x IPLUSMOBOT: Setting a New Standard for Smart Supply Chain Logistics

Company Overview

A century-old Japanese 3PL logistics conglomerate delivers diversified services including warehousing, rail freight, in-plant logistics, maritime shipping, and international logistics. The company remains at the forefront of the industry through sustained innovation, delivering optimized distribution solutions.

Pain Points and Needs:

• The great numbers of various types of pallets requires forklifts AMRs to accurately identify and pick the items.

• The warehouse site has limited operational space, requiring a well-planned routes and management for AMRs.

• The client has high demands for the operational stability and cycle time of AMR equipment.

Solutions：

The client deployed IPLUSMOBOT’s reach truck forklift AMR FOLA QN1416 together with the CLOUDIA system to automate intralogistics in its food & beverage warehouse.

Multiple customized FOLA QN1416 forklift AMRs, equipped with robotic arms and roller conveyors, work together to automate sorting, outbound, and inbound of beverage cartons in various sizes. The customized fork tines for various types of pallets accommodate a wide range of pallet and cart dimensions, significantly improving handling efficiency.

Project Results:

• Ensured high operational efficiency of forklift AMRs, boosting on-site logistics flow and meeting high-throughput demands.

• Enabled seamless collaboration between equipment without manual intervention, improving productivity and reducing human error.

• Optimized warehouse management through real-time data collection, supporting lean operations.

• Reduced manual handling while meeting diverse sorting needs and improving overall efficiency.