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Automated packaging system raises Magna’s cost-efficiency Magna International Inc. is one of the most diversified automotive suppliers in the world. For the production of Skoda Roomster door panels a new supply chain was set up. Keeping stock of the door panels was expensive and inefficient. Therefore conTeyor was approached to design a power-driven packaging solution with high load factor and easy transportation. In a true partnership a system was created that now exemplifies best practice within the Magna Group. Project overview The challenge The advantages • Development of a customized and power-driven container for stocking and transporting automobile door panels • higher load factor cutting inventory costs The solution • returnable and reusable for future projects • supports just-in-time and just-in-sequence delivery • easy to handle by operators • A four meter high container and a base station that provides electrical power to a 12 Volt engine on top • five levels of textile inlays in the container move up and down in a rotating system www.conteyor.com Success Story Efficient storage Magna International Inc. designs, develops and manufactures automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineers and assembles complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of cars and light trucks. For the production of Skoda Roomster door panels a supply chain was set up “Our main challenge was to find an affordable and efficient solution to store our door panels,” explains Logistics Manager Ivan Marinec. How could we group more door panels per square meter and still ensure smooth just-in-time and just-insequence delivery at the assembly line?” A genuine partnership In search of an effective and durable solution, Magna International Inc. contacted some local packaging suppliers. But none could rival the expertise of conTeyor, who had already successfully introduced several conTeyor solutions in Magna assembly processes. conTeyor Area Sales Manager Tomas Cerny, and former employee of Magna International Inc.: “Magna came up with the idea of a giant, automated container to store the components. Together we discussed the requirements, possibilities and advantages. Based on that input conTeyor developed and fine-tuned a prototype.” in the container, rotating up and down. “This was a completely new concept”, adds Ivan Marinec. “Apart from some quickly solved minor teething problems in the prototype, conTeyor acted as a true partner in this project.” oped a system that is easy to handle and takes ergonomics into account. Moving the wheeled container by hand is done effortlessly. Also, easy modifications to the fastening and inlay system allow reuse for future door panel projects.” “Easy modifications to the fastening and inlay system allow reuse for future door panel projects.” Ivan Marinec, Logistics Manager The greater storage density with maximum parts protection offers big costcutting opportunities. “Every square meter counts”, admits Ivan Marinec. Cost-cutting best practice During development and production, the sustainability of the solution is an important asset. Ivan Marinec: “With the operator’s comfort in mind, conTeyor devel- “And of course, our door panels should come out of the returnable containers in the same unscathed condition as they first entered. The textile multibags perfectly serve this goal. This project will be shared within the Magna Group as a best practice.” www.magna.com The solution consists of a four- meterhigh container and a base station which provides electrical power to a 12 Volt engine on top. The engine allows operators to access five levels of textile inlays Find out what conTeyor can do for you: www.conteyor.com conTeyor® is a registered trademark.