viastore, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, announced that it has completed installing an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) for Gordon Food Service (GFS) at the company’s new warehouse in Rocky View County, near Calgary. Gordon Food Service is North America's largest privately-held and family managed broadline foodservice distributor.
viastore provided a complete automation system for the new facility, which included an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), as well as the conveyor, equipment controls and systems integration for the project.
The 3 aisle mini-load AS/RS is the focal point of the facility and allows Gordon Food Service to integrate automatic product storage and picking. The AS/RS is actually 3, single aisle systems that operate independently in the grocery and frozen storage areas of the facility. Workers pick orders from forward pick locations fed by the AS/RS, with the AS/RS automatically replenishing items. Slower moving products also work through the AS/RS, using dynamic pick shelves.
The implementation was not without its challenges. “The project had many obstacles to get through for successful implementation, but viastore stood by us and worked through the issues. We are satisfied with the results so far,” said David Barber, President of the company’s Calgary Division.
MODEX 2016
viastore systems, Inc. will be exhibiting at the 2016 MODEX event April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center at Booth #1439. At MODEX, solutions needed to solve tough manufacturing and supply chain challenges, identify best practices, exceed customer demands and gain competitive edge are available. viastore, a proud member of MHI, will be presenting a special session titled, “An Incremental Approach to Automation and ROI” on April 5, 2016 from 12:45-1:30 in Theater H. The link to register is: http://bit.ly/1O70T0a
About viastore systems, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore systems, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore’s focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil. viastore, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, www.us.viastore.com. is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore is a proud member of MHI. Read the week viastore blog at blog.viastore.com. Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.