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YKK Deutschland GmbH integrates new, industry-neutral AutoStore solution from EPG into LFS and slashes process costs

New AutoStore module takes warehouse logistics to whole new level

Used for jackets, bags and trousers, the zips made by market leader YKK can be found on many different types of clothing sold by big fashion brands. Its zips are also available in special sizes that are used in tents. YKK operates three large-scale logistics centers in Germany. At these facilities, zips and a wide range of other fastening technologies are produced, stored and picked. Each day, products are shipped to around 13,000 customers throughout Europe from Germany.

In Wenkbach, EPG’s warehouse management system manages production, storage and spare-part supplies for the company’s machines. The LFS guarantees maximum inventory accuracy within …

Who is YKK?

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YKK Corporation is a Japanese manufacturing conglomerate renowned as the world’s largest producer of zippers and fastening products. Headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, YKK operates over 100 affiliated companies across more than 70 countries, employing approximately 45,000 people. YKK’s core business divisions include fastening products (manufacturing zippers, snaps, buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners), architectural Products (aluminum building materials, including windows, doors, curtain walls, and sunshades), machinery and engineering (developing proprietary manufacturing equipment and systems).

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The results

Challenge

  • Integrating the new small parts warehouse into the existing LFS
  • Avoiding the need to create an additional interface between the ERP system, the LFS and a third-party provider
  • Ensuring seamless exchange of data between AutoStore and the LFS

Solution

  • Programming the new AutoStore module
  • Facilitating real-time communication between AutoStore and the LFS
  • Controlling and managing orders via a single system

Outcome

  • Process costs minimised
  • Faster and more efficient order picking
  • Errors minimised
  • Optimal utilization of warehouse capacities
Worker sorting items in warehouse storage.
Worker sorting items in warehouse storage.
“Creating another interface between the ERP system, the LFS and a third-party provider was just out of the question. As we have had a great experience with the LFS so far, our clear preference was the EPG solution.”
Alexander Sann
Deputy Factory Manager at YKK
Worker sorting items in warehouse storage.
“Creating another interface between the ERP system, the LFS and a third-party provider was just out of the question. As we have had a great experience with the LFS so far, our clear preference was the EPG solution.”
“Creating another interface between the ERP system, the LFS and a third-party provider was just out of the question. As we have had a great experience with the LFS so far, our clear preference was the EPG solution.”

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