As the manufacturing industry is rapidly evolving and customers’ expectations are increasing, the need for innovation has become critical in order to remain competitive. Sunview Patio Doors experienced the benefits Industry 4.0 technology can have on their operations first-hand; improving the overall material flow of their finished-goods from the end-of-the production line to their warehouse (ASRS).
Leveraging autonomous material handling has helped Sunview’s supply chain become more lean, allowing them to achieve faster delivery times, growing demand for product customization, while gaining a 100% safety rating in their facility.
“Only a digital supply chain that is agile, fully automated and self-learning will likely be able to meet [customer] demands and compete/thrive in the future.” – George Prest, CEO of MHI.
This whitepaper provides insight into the challenges that led Sunview to automate, the type of technology they chose for their application, and the benefits they experienced one year since implementation.
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