YCH to boost productivity with new satellite warehousing solution

Tech also improves worker saftey.

Singapore-based supply chain company YCH Group has unveiled a highly-efficient solution comprising YCH’s proprietary Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) integrated with a state-of-the-art satellite automated cart storage system.

Set to increase efficiency and throughput by three times, this advanced integrated solution not only achieves higher operational efficiencies, it also improves safety for their workers and their working conditions, said the company. This is a productivity-driven strategy by YCH to boost the standards of logistics and supply chain management in Singapore and Asia Pacific.

The YCH WMS-enabled satellite storage and warehousing system installed at the 116,000 square feet facility within the Tampines LogisPark promises to boost productivity, efficiency and worker safety standards through best-in-class automation coupled with a high-density storage solution.

Worth over SGD 1 million, the technology investment inclusive of warehouse management system customisation, achieves more than 30% increase in space optimisation when compared to conventional pallet storage. It also reduces workplace hazards and incidents through reduced exposure to direct pallet handling and minimising operator stress. Reach truck and forklift operators now have more opportunities to cross-train in job processes and gain multiple skills.

YCH’s proprietary Warehouse Management Solution (WMS), equipped with several modules that are customised to customer’s requirements such as location assignment logic, picking logic and storage logic, merges seamlessly with the satellite warehousing system to ensure a highly efficient operation.

Dr Robert Yap, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, YCH Group, said, “As an innovation-driven company focused on achieving continuous productivity and scalability for our customers, YCH deploys a variety of best-in-class automation in supply chain management across our dedicated logistics establishments. The automated facility installed in our warehouse within the Tampines LogisPark increases the productivity and efficiency of our operations significantly as compared to conventional warehousing methods."

He adds, "Operations staff now have the opportunity to upskill and learn about new technologies and workflow processes, thereby increasing the value of their work and contribution to the company. These improvements, together with our upcoming Supply Chain City™, reinforce the position of YCH as a leader in innovation for the supply chain management industry and catalyst for the collaboration and development of new industry best practices."