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Automation helps Mercadona get fresh produce from field to store within 24 hours
Warehouse automation from Cimcorp is enabling the Spanish grocery retailer to increase the shelf life of its fresh food.
Mercadona, a leading grocery retailer in Spain and Portugal, partnered with Cimcorp, a pioneer in robotic handling solutions, to implement an automated intralogistics system at its distribution centre in San Isidro, Spain. Cimcorp’s robots have helped Mercadona to achieve record lead times in its supply chain, thereby increasing shelf life for its products and ensuring freshness for its customers.
As well as enabling the delivery of fresh produce from field to store within 24 hours, the
warehouse automation secures Mercadona the benefits of less waste and a safer workplace. With robots taking care of the heavy lifting and repetitive tasks, Mercadona’s staff enjoy work roles that are less tiring and more productive, factors that typically aid staff retention. Automation also ensures order accuracy, reduced costs and maximum throughput.
The freshness challenge Fruit and vegetables only stay fresh for a limited time, so any delays in delivering them mean they can spoil or lose their nutritional value. One of the best ways to guarantee freshness is by reducing the lead time in the warehouse. Seeking to optimize its order flows, minimize food waste and enhance the customer experience, Mercadona has worked with Cimcorp to automate its intralogistics at San Isidro, as well as at its distribution centres in Zaragoza and Parc Sagunt. The San Isidro DC supplies 171 of Mercadona’s supermarkets, shipping a daily volume of 118,800 totes. “The most significant advantage is reducing errors to guarantee a better service for our stores and customers,” says Javier Blasco, Logistics Solutions Purchasing Manager for Mercadona.
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