The Klingele Group, one of the leading independent manufacturers of corrugated base paper and corrugated cardboard packaging, is opening a new logistics centre at its Werne site.
It includes a Area of 15,500 m2; In combination with the existing storage capacities, there is now space for over 20,000 pallets.
Centralised logistics saves costs and reduces CO2 emissions
With the expansion of the logistics centre in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Klingele Group is investing in the Modernisation of your entire logistics and triples its logistics capacity at the Werne site.
Reason for the Investment totalling 10 million eurosKlingele's customers are increasingly utilising just-in-time deliveries, i.e. deliveries exactly when they are needed on site. This requires a modern and efficient infrastructure, flexibility and optimum organisation.
Even against the backdrop of rising prices for Storage costs customers are increasingly taking up the offer of storing packaging directly in Klingele's logistics centres and ordering from a fixed contingent as required.
„Efficient logistics has become an important part of our business model as market requirements change. With our new logistics centre we reduce the environmental impact and improve the quality of life in our environment. As a family business, this is particularly important to us.“
Dr Jan Klingele, Managing Partner
The new logistics centre replaces three external warehouses in Bergkamen, Hamm and the Netherlands. Bundling logistics into one large centre Reduces travel costs, CO2 emissions and lorry traffic, by saving up to 25 lorry trips per day. In addition, it will now be possible to better utilise the lorries.
Customers benefit from higher delivery and product quality
To ensure efficient truck loading and smooth customer service, the logistics centre is designed as a Block storage have been built. The equipment with RFID technology also optimises the processes in internal logistics.
The goods can be located more quickly thanks to storage location-specific warehouse management; posting in and out runs automatically via the connection to the SAP system. As a result, the customer benefits from speedy delivery, where errors can be largely ruled out.
„We were not only able to complete the construction relatively quickly, but also in a trusting Cooperation with our local partners complete the project. Throughout the entire process, we benefited from short communication channels and rapid coordination, both with our property developer and with the relevant authorities in the town of Werne.“
Amir Mirsakarimi and Christian Stangrecki, Manager of the Werne site
Source: Klingele Papierwerke GmbH & Co. KG
