DORIS - Deliver Orders Rapidly Instanty and Securely
Since early 2023, Tranemo has been using AutoStore, which we refer to as Doris, to streamline our warehouse and order management processes. Doris stands for "Deliver Orders, rapidly, instantly, and securely" and has provided us with numerous benefits – both for our customers and for our working environment.
One of Doris' greatest advantages is how it boosts delivery efficiency. Thanks to the system's automated processes, we have significantly reduced picking errors and incorrect deliveries, while also responding faster to volume fluctuations. This has resulted in considerably shorter delivery times, which is crucial for our large international clients who demand high delivery accuracy and speed.
Doris has also greatly improved our working environment. By freeing up around 1,000 square metres of space, we have been able to create a more spacious layout for our processing areas. This has led to better ergonomics, with picking now always done at waist height, instead of from floor level or above shoulder height, as was often the case before. Additionally, we have reduced the physical strain that came from walking long distances on hard industrial floors.
Today, our staff work in a stationary position at ports, combining picking and packing tasks, ensuring they are not standing still for long periods. We have also significantly decreased forklift traffic in the warehouse, which has, in turn, reduced the risk of traffic-related accidents.
For our customers, Doris means faster deliveries and increased accuracy, as we are now far better equipped to handle volume surges than before. Doris enables us to scale up operations without downtime, which is crucial for meeting our customers' demands.
Doris has also made a positive environmental impact. By choosing AutoStore instead of expanding the warehouse by 4,000 to 5,000 square metres, we have avoided a substantial environmental burden. This decision has not only resulted in energy savings, as we no longer need to maintain or heat a larger building, but has also proven to be a sustainable long-term solution for our business.
In summary, AutoStore and Doris have been key to Tranemo's ability to streamline our processes, reduce our environmental impact, and improve both the working environment and customer experience, says Jonas Sjöö, Operations Manager.
SOME FACTS ABOUT DORIS | |
| Stock locations | 29 000 |
| Annual bin presentations | 200 000 |
| Up-time 2023 | 99,9 % |