Case study examines the drivers behind Kelly-Moore Paint Co.'s decision to automate, including smaller runs with higher SKU change rates. Case study details the vendor selection process used by Kelly-Moore. Also discusses the solutions to challenges such as fitting the system into an extremely tight floorspace, picking loose paint cans in unsecured corrugated trays, and picking 5-gal pails with lids that weren't designed to withstand vacuum.
Learn how the vendor was able to address all the engineering challenges while providing a complete, integrated solution incorporating conveyors, robotic arms, pallet dispenser, stretch wrapper, controls & integration, and system design and integration.
Case study includes plenty of in-plant photography.
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Case Study: How Kelly-Moore achieved 76% 1-year ROI on automated palletizing
May 24, 2011