The heart of the system is the OSR Shuttle, designed for the first time for three-deep storage and erected during on-going operation. The system serves as an automatic small parts storage system and supplies four work stations with dynamic, multifunctional and ergonomic construction. 540 positions/containers per hour can be processed at the stations.

Through the integrated logistics software of the KiSoft family of products, WASI integrates the most modern conveyor and warehouse technology with various components such as high-bay racking, and picking stations for containers and pallets. WASI can supply the various demands of their wide array of customers with everything from a small package or pre-picked deliveries, up to large quantities on pallets or in containers. Very special highlights are the high-performance warehouse management system KiSoft WMS and the efficient material flow computer KiSoft WCS. The end-to-end combination of these two systems produces an optimal flow of goods.

Picking of the individual stainless steel products is carried out with voice direction by KiSoft Voice in all areas of the distribution centre. The ideal application area for voice-directed picking methods fulfils precisely those demands that WASI requires of such a system: simplicity, flexibility and the possibility to use both hands to ergonomically pick a variety of products including heavy products.

The large capacity of the automated high-bay racking and small-parts warehouse in combination with a standardized control and management software KiSoft offer the advantage of storing the wide range of products in suitable quantities in the smallest amount of space, supplying them in a timely fashion for the various customer orders.

Having a unified user interface for all the software modules not only enables warehouse staff to control the entire system from the control station, targeted and as needed using KiSoft Command, but also shortens the time needed for training.

About WASI

Wagener & Simon WASI GmbH & Co. KG is a globally operating system partner for to rust-free fasteners. With the breadth and depth of products offered, WASI is the worldwide market leader for stainless steel fasteners. 6,000 customers in 60 countries are supplied with fasteners of stainless steel from A1 to A5 in all property classes, diverse special materials and aluminium profiles. The company began in 1961 and has belonged to the Würth Group since 1978. The company now employs over 230 people in two locations in Wuppertal. WASI simplifies procurement management and supports the procurement of fasteners with technical expertise and customer-specific supply.The product family is divided into WASI Norm, WASI Solar, WASI Special and WASI Maritime.