Hardware Manufacturing Industry

Case Study | Beacon Robot Enhances Cross-Plant Smart Logistics for a Leading Automotive Parts Manufacturer

Beacon Robot improves cross-plant smart logistics for a top automotive parts manufacturer, enhancing efficiency, safety, and reducing labor costs with automated material handling solutions.

Industry Background

As the automotive industry evolves, parts manufacturers are shifting towards customized production, leading to an increase in material variety. To meet growing production demands, many companies are expanding their factory areas, making cross-plant material transportation a major challenge.

A well-known automotive parts manufacturer sought to improve logistics efficiency without disrupting production capacity. After exploring various solutions, the company partnered with Beacon Robot to implement a smart logistics upgrade. By integrating hardware and software-driven autonomous forklifts, the company successfully achieved cross-warehouse, cross-plant automated material handling.

Customer Challenges

● Inefficient manual transport across multiple plant sites, affecting operational coordination.

● Safety risks due to manual transport across plant roadways.

● Labor shortages and rising costs, requiring a cost-effective and scalable automation solution.

Beacon Robot's Solution

Beacon Robot deployed an intelligent logistics system, leveraging:

● Reach Stacker AMRs as the primary hardware.

● RMS Fleet Scheduling System for seamless coordination.

This solution not only automated operations in the finished goods warehouse but also significantly improved cross-plant material handling efficiency, reducing costs and optimizing workflows.

Key Advantages

● Fully Automated Storage & Transport – AMRs autonomously interface with elevators, enabling automated outbound logistics.

● 24/7 Unmanned Operation – Long-distance material transport is automated, cutting operational costs and boosting efficiency.

● Cross-Plant Intelligent Transport – AMRs integrate with traffic warning lights, ensuring safe passage for personnel and materials.

● Optimized Smart Logistics – Improved logistics flow and efficiency, supporting lean manufacturing and enhancing competitiveness.

Seamless and efficient logistics operations are critical for high-quality production. By leveraging Beacon Robot's smart logistics solutions, the manufacturer achieved a significant leap in operational efficiency, setting a new benchmark for intelligent automotive manufacturing.