Author: eduard.lecha

In the competitive world of e-commerce, where every minute counts, an efficient warehouse makes the difference between success and failure. In fact, according to the latest survey by the prestigious consulting firm McKinsey, more than 80% of retailers will increase their investment in automation in the next two to three years. By 2024, as reflected in Shopify data, it is estimated that more than 2.7 billion people will make an online purchase. This incredible demand, coupled with the expectation of fast, error-free deliveries, is leading companies of all types to implement e-commerce intralogistics automation systems.

In this context, the MIM Automation team, which has more than 20 years of experience in the execution and development of intralogistics automation projects, will delve into why these systems are not only an option, but a strategic necessity for e-commerce companies.

Advantages of Intralogistics Automation:

Faster Shipping

According to the latest study conducted by Ipsos for Amazon, 46% of online shoppers consider speed of delivery to be one of the most influential factors when making a purchase. Furthermore, 21% would be willing to pay more to receive their order sooner. Improving processing times is important. So much so that 41.9% of companies in the sector consider improving the timeliness of their shipments a priority, as indicated by the latest study by VDC Research Group.

Incorporating intralogistics automation systems capable of handling large volumes of orders accurately and quickly, such as Interrol sorters, is key to reducing processing times and reducing potential errors. These types of devices come in a variety of designs—such as cross-belt, pop-up, vertical, etc.—and adapt to the unique needs of each customer.

Cross-belt sorters, which come in either a vertical or horizontal format, are one of the most notable systems in this category, thanks to their speed and scanning technology, which allows them to identify each product and send it to its destination via a cross-belt system. Specifically, these systems can sort up to 20,000 products per hour weighing up to 50 kilos in their horizontal format, and up to 12,000 per hour with a maximum of 35 kilos in their vertical version.

Error Reduction

Precise order management, especially in phases such as order preparation (picking) and product packaging, is essential to meeting customer expectations. Companies in the sector are aware of this situation—41.5% already identify the need to optimize their perfect order rate as a priority, according to research by VDC Research Group.

If there’s one thing that defines intralogistics automation systems, it’s error reduction. These solutions feature radio frequency identification (RFID) and scanning technologies with success rates of up to 99%. In addition to sorters and other solutions, another system that leverages the virtues of this technology is autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

This system of vehicles that independently transport packages is ideal for the transport, sorting, and distribution of merchandise in a warehouse or logistics center. These devices move freely throughout the facility, without the need for a guided path, and are capable of avoiding obstacles. Thanks to the cameras and scanners they are equipped with, they know the pickup and delivery destination and are capable of creating alternative routes. Their work is recorded at all times, and this also ensures better product traceability. They have a speed of up to 1.8 meters per second and a battery life of up to 15 hours between charges.

Increasing storage space

Optimizing storage capacity is another of the major challenges facing all e-commerce businesses. In fact, it is a key aspect for 44.4% of companies in the sector, as revealed by the VDC Research Group study. Automation allows for maximizing the use of available warehouse space, as well as improving the organization and access to stored products.

Automated solutions come in a wide variety of formats and designs that allow for the efficient movement of goods in a space that is minimized to the minimum. Spiral-shaped overhead conveyors or sorters are a perfect example of this. Furthermore, thanks to their extensive adaptability and customization capabilities, sorters can adapt their length, height, and layout to the specific needs of each case.

MIM Patchwork Service: A Success Story

A company can integrate and combine different intralogistics automation solutions depending on its needs and objectives.

MIM Patchwork Service’s telescopic conveyors offer a unique combination of advanced technology and custom-designed solutions that will allow you to maximize the performance of your supply chain. These devices guarantee superior performance, as they not only optimize the transport of goods but also adapt to a wide variety of operational needs.

Unlimited Adaptability

MIM Patchwork Service’s telescopic conveyors are designed for total flexibility. With lengths ranging from 6 to 22 meters, these systems can be adjusted to the available space in your warehouse to maximize work area efficiency. Thanks to their lifting system, available in hydraulic and electric options, their height can be precisely adjusted, facilitating safe and ergonomic load handling. They also feature belts or rollers that adapt to different types of loads, with available widths of 600, 800, and 1,000 mm, and a load capacity of up to 50 kg/m.

Precise Motion Control

Our telescopic conveyors incorporate an electric control system that allows precise adjustment of speed (from 20 to 60 m/min) and transport direction. This reversible control capability ensures optimal workflow, reducing downtime and minimizing errors.

Customized Features for Your Business

At MIM Patchwork Service, we understand that every logistics operation is unique. Therefore, our telescopic conveyors offer extensive customization options. Specifically, these systems can be equipped with a wide variety of additional systems that enhance their functionality, such as:

Merchandise accounting systems for precise inventory control.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology for efficient product identification and tracking.
Weighing and labeling devices that automate critical supply chain processes, saving time and effort.
Sorting options that facilitate the reorganization and distribution of products according to different criteria.
Innovation that transforms your logistics

MIM Patchwork Service’s telescopic conveyors take your supply chain to the next level. By investing in these devices, you guarantee greater flexibility and responsiveness to today’s market demands, which translates into improved productivity and a significant reduction in operating costs.

Our technology and customized solutions are designed to adapt to your company’s specific needs and optimize your workflow. Contact us today and transform your logistics with MIM Patchwork Service’s innovation!

Inbound, or the entry of products into the warehouse or logistics center, is one of the most critical stages for ensuring the proper functioning of the entire supply chain. During this phase, merchandise is received, registered, stored, and processed for subsequent distribution. This is vitally important work, as any obstacle or delay in this area has a direct impact on all subsequent work. Therefore, optimizing this stage ensures smoother and more profitable operations.

Now, what are the main problems with inbound that must be resolved to achieve an efficient supply chain? At MIM Patchwork Service, we give you the keys:

Inventory Management:

An accurate and up-to-date inventory is the backbone of any logistics operation. In this area, technological solutions have much to contribute to improving the efficiency of this process. The adoption of transport systems and laser scanning devices (RFID) make it possible to streamline the reception and registration of products, reduce all types of errors, and improve efficiency.

Optimizing Space:

Space in any workplace is limited, so making the most of it is always the most cost-effective decision. Installing vertical conveyors or automated shelving systems is a solution to maximize your business’s storage capacity and facilitate access to your products. These options reduce search times, improve workflows, and allow for more efficient management of available resources.

Receiving Goods:

Efficient coordination of goods reception is essential to avoid delays and congestion. At this point, receiving systems such as telescopic conveyors streamline the process of unloading trucks and the subsequent distribution of products in the warehouse. These systems ensure a constant flow of products to the next stage of the supply chain, reduce wait times, and minimize bottlenecks.

Quality Control:

Verifying the good condition and quality of received products is also a critical challenge in inbound management. Automatic devices with various types of sensors allow for the rapid identification of defective products. This way, they can be immediately identified, processed conveniently, avoiding inventory contamination, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The MIM Patchwork Service team specializes in the comprehensive design of customized intralogistics automation solutions for each project. To achieve this, we rely on highly qualified specialists and robust technology that will help you avoid problems in your company’s inbound process and take your business to the next level. Are you ready to optimize your inbound product supply and unlock the full potential of your supply chain? Contact us!

Telescopic conveyors are characterized by their versatility and flexibility. Thanks to their modular and adjustable design, which allows them to adapt to almost any situation or type of load, they allow you to take your business to the next level. Whether handling fragile products or heavy packages, these devices guarantee efficient and precise handling of all types of goods.

High adaptability is essential in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world of logistics. MIM Patchwork Service, with over 20 years of experience in this field, specializes in developing innovative solutions that perfectly fit the needs and characteristics of each client (warehouse dimensions, machinery, etc.).

Flexibility at a New Level

Customized design. With belt or roller systems, they adapt to the specific needs of each operation, regardless of the material being handled (boxes, pallets, or bulk goods).
Reversible movement. They can move in both forward and reverse directions very easily. This capability provides greater control over the flow of goods, both during loading and unloading, and optimizes available warehouse space.
Variable length. With lengths ranging from six to 22 meters, these systems adapt perfectly to the unique configuration of each workspace, regardless of its size or layout. This flexibility allows them to be adapted to the specific needs of each project.
Height configuration. They feature automatic systems that allow them to adjust their height according to the load and the requirements of each warehouse. This ensures a smooth and efficient transfer of goods that minimizes the risk of damage.
Total control. The control panel of these devices allows the speed, height, and direction of the conveyor to be quickly, easily, and automatically configured to optimize its performance with millimeter precision. This system maximizes efficiency and productivity.
Competitive advantage

Adaptability is synonymous with success. Therefore, telescopic conveyors have proven to be an indispensable tool for all types of logistics centers. By investing in this type of system, you’re investing in your business’s ability to grow and thrive in a constantly changing market. This is undoubtedly an advantage that can’t be underestimated in the current climate. Ready to take your business’s flexibility to the next level with our telescopic conveyors? We can help!

Intralogistics automation has become one of the most important tools for ensuring the efficiency and competitiveness of companies across all sectors in today’s fast-paced world of logistics. But what does this concept really entail? What are its benefits? We explain how this option can transform the operation of your business.

What is intralogistics automation?

Intralogistics automation involves incorporating automated technologies and devices into a warehouse, distribution center, or any other facility with the goal of optimizing work within these spaces. From receiving goods to storing, preparing, and shipping them, this technology allows these processes to be executed more efficiently and accurately.

Benefits of this solution

Automated solutions provide a wide variety of benefits that have a direct impact on the company’s work:

Increased productivity. Automation technology optimizes repetitive manual tasks and ensures greater efficiency in handling goods and products.
Reduction in operating costs. These devices reduce costs associated with warehouse and distribution center tasks by minimizing errors.
Improved accuracy and quality. These tools are designed to work accurately, efficiently, and consistently. They guarantee processes with a minimal margin of error, resulting in improved and more efficient handling and storage of goods.
Optimization of storage space. These systems offer a wide variety of formats (vertical, horizontal, suspended, etc.) that allow for maximum use of available space.
Flexibility and adaptability. Automation devices can be easily and custom-configured to adapt to new product lines, changes in production or demand, etc.
At MIM Patchwork Service, we have over a decade of experience developing customized intralogistics automation solutions for a wide variety of sectors and companies. We understand the specific needs of each client, develop our own technology, and offer innovative solutions that boost efficiency and competitiveness.

Contact us now and discover how we can help you optimize your internal processes and achieve your business goals!

Do you want to improve the efficiency of your supply chain and streamline the loading and unloading processes in your warehouse or distribution center? Then lightweight conveyor systems are the solution for you! These systems, which improve ergonomics and process quality, can completely transform your logistics operation, but which one should you choose? Which one best suits your business? The MIM Patchwork Service team explains the key points and differences between telescopic conveyors, belt conveyors, lightweight roller conveyors, and modular conveyors.

Telescopic Conveyors:

These devices allow you to load and unload trucks, containers, and rail cars quickly and efficiently, and are highly adaptable. Their control panel also gives you full control over speed, height, and direction of movement to optimize all types of processes. Without a doubt, they are an essential tool in the supply chain that perfectly adapts to the needs of the modern logistics industry.

Belt Conveyors:

Do you work with lightweight goods that require stability? Therefore, belt conveyors are the ideal solution. Their design allows for the efficient transport of products that require a flat and stable surface. They improve the efficiency of repetitive operations in warehouses and logistics plants. Furthermore, they come in a wide variety of formats with different lengths and widths (flat, curved, spiral, ascending, descending, etc.) that allow them to be installed in almost any location.

Lightweight Roller Conveyors:

A traditional yet effective option for distributing goods within your logistics facility. They reduce manual handling of packages and facilitate the flow of products in receiving, distribution, and shipping areas. Thanks to their simple operation and adaptability, they are an essential tool for improving productivity in your business.

Modular Conveyors:

Do you work in the food, beverage, or pharmaceutical industry? Modular conveyors are the perfect choice for you. With high-quality components and a hygienic design, they guarantee safe and efficient transport of your products. Furthermore, their low maintenance and ease of cleaning make them an ideal choice for environments that require high hygiene standards.

Ultimately, lightweight transport devices offer a wide range of logistics advantages for all types of businesses. From the flexibility of telescopic conveyors to the efficiency of modular conveyors, these solutions can propel your project toward a more agile and profitable model. At MIM Patchwork Service, we can help you optimize your logistics today! Contact us!

It’s a revolutionary e-commerce business model that focuses on ultra-fast delivery of goods to make on-demand delivery a reality.

It all started with ultra-fast home delivery of prepared food and has spread to supermarkets, pharmacies, and other essential products.

Main Features of Q-Commerce

– Its main peculiarity is that it requires the internet to manage shipping services, payments, and user profiles.

– What characterizes Q-commerce is that delivery takes place in less than 2 hours.

– It is also characterized by convenience, since the product delivered is essential, such as medicines, household goods, etc.

– Finally, there is the availability of e-commerce companies, which are providers of services such as shopping and delivery.

The Beginnings of Fast-Trade

Major brands benefit from fast-trade, thus increasing their competitiveness. The needs for this system increased with the COVID-19 pandemic, as many people began compulsively purchasing through e-commerce. Its operation has been made possible thanks to companies like MIM, which use technology with their clients to improve the intralogistics of large companies.

The Benefits of Fast Deliveries

Q-commerce has been gaining ground in recent years compared to regular e-commerce. One of its advantages is that fast commerce offers greater customer satisfaction, as it optimizes service by guaranteeing short delivery times for any type of product.

Q-commerce has cheaper means of distributing merchandise; this translates into bicycles and scooters, among others, being cheaper than regular distributors with more competitive prices.

Finally, it should be noted that the growth potential for Q-commerce is very large and will soon be able to expand to other services beyond the delivery of limited products.

In some sectors, returns account for 50% of profits, so we believe it’s important to discuss this topic in more depth. The main reason for reverse logistics is customer dissatisfaction. In this case, the customer wants to return the product they received, or the delivery was incorrect, etc.

In what cases does a return occur?

Reverse logistics is a type of supply chain management that moves goods or products from customers to sellers or manufacturers.

There are several types of reverse logistics situations. These are: product return management, returns according to the return policy, product reconditioning, product or packaging recycling management, unsold products, end-of-life service, delivery failure, return of rental or leasing products, and finally, products that require maintenance or repair.

When a product is returned, it can be used for one of several purposes:

– Reconditioning the items so they can be resold.

– The destruction or recycling of products that can no longer be reused.

– The relocation of all items to their respective inventories.

How to achieve efficient reverse logistics?

One way to improve the return rate is to improve logistics operations by automating warehouses and logistics centers to avoid shipping errors and enable faster order fulfillment and achieve positive customer satisfaction.

Conclusion

Finally, a reflection: reverse logistics is an intrinsic activity of the e-commerce industry, and customers increasingly demand faster returns or deliveries, which costs companies time and money. MIM helps automate warehouses, or in other words, various points in a company’s logistics operations, to optimize returns or deliveries.

Sustainability in Logistics

Sustainability is becoming one of the main foundations for global business operations and the Supply Chain, and its implementation is not an easy task that can be achieved by just one individual or department. The supply chain interacts with a corporation’s entire environment: customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers, and financial organizations. How the supply chain is managed can make a company more or less sustainable.

Sustainable logistics is the set of practices and strategies that reduce the environmental impact of the design, creation, production, and distribution of goods.

What techniques can help improve the sustainability of a warehouse?

–   Monitoring. Tracking each and every operation, which can be controlled using WMS software to monitor all processes in the logistics center.

–   Centralization. Gathering all merchandise in a single facility to reduce the transportation of goods from one location to another.

–   Automation. Improve warehouse operations, such as implementing electrically powered, automated stacker cranes for pallets and conveyors.

– Prevention and prediction. Proper maintenance helps improve sustainability, for example, through thermographic studies of industrial equipment, which predict potential failures in the object, thereby predicting potential installation failures and extending the equipment’s useful life by optimizing resources.

Implementing these sustainable practices can help reduce costs, improve efficiency, and improve the quality of services.

Conclusion

In short, we can affirm that there are numerous practices to improve the sustainability of the supply chain, and today, high-tech is available to make them a reality. Implementing sustainability measures helps the environment and also companies’ profits.

What is omnichannel?

The term omnichannel is being implemented in all businesses at a dizzying speed, as digitalization is giving rise to new forms of communication between customers and companies (online shopping, physical stores, apps, telephone, etc.). An omnichannel strategy refers to all the communication channels a company has and uses to communicate with users and customers. Its purpose is to provide the best possible user experience and meet the company’s commercial objectives.

What is the relationship between omnichannel and intralogistics?

There are many factors that can affect omnichannel, but we mainly always talk about the aspect where marketing influences, which is very important. There is also another very important factor, and this is logistics. No matter how much planning and metrics analysis are carried out on the buyer persona and their customer journey, if the warehouse is not sufficiently prepared to manage all the processes and meet delivery times at the different points, all the marketing and retail management and planning will have been for nothing.

The emergence of omnichannel and e-commerce has impacted the updating of operations, equipment, and software in logistics plants. Before e-commerce, warehouses only had to worry about fulfilling large orders from each store, but now, their equipment has had to be adapted to process both these large orders and smaller orders from the end customer.

End customers seek very fast purchases with almost immediate deliveries, so if we want to meet user expectations, we must have the facilities properly prepared to carry out the process successfully. To achieve this, it is necessary to automate processes, starting with the most repetitive ones, and have a balanced layout for the preparation and classification of large-volume shipments from stores and small packages from the end customer.

What should be taken into account when preparing a logistics plant for omnichannel?

First of all, you have to consider your starting space and investment. Then, you have to consider the number of references, the number of orders, the size of the goods, the number of returns (reverse logistics), and the number of geographic areas you cover. With all these factors under control, we can work on delivery times to ensure a satisfactory shopping experience for the end customer.