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We wanted to extend our range of 3-wheel electric forklifts to the next model – 1.6 tonne capacity. One of our young design engineers was given charge of this project with the mandate to look at this model from an international perspective. It had to be Made in India, Made for the World.
A study of what kind of customers would use this forklift and for what applications, formed the foundation for the specification. We then reviewed the top 5 global players’ offerings in this range and gained sufficient insights to go ahead with development.
During the journey we gained new capabilities – indigenous development of wet disc brakes, electro-hydraulic controls and adapting a rear wheel drive power train with power steering for forklift operations. The forklift meets Indian and ISO safety standards. Besides functionality and specification, a lot of attention to operator ergonomics and lines of the machine resulted in a product that is truly distinctive.
We are happy and proud that this new model was awarded the CII Design Excellence Award for 2014 for Industrial Design under the sub-category Tools, Equipment and Gauges at an even hosted by the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)in November 2014.
The CII Design Excellence Award is arecognition and celebration of Indian design. This award discovers new paradigms of design in India, which answers the call of making Indian industry and manufacturing more competitive and innovative. The award presents the emerging face of design in India and its newer manifestations
Team GMH receiving the award (L-R) Anshuman Singh, M.D. and C.E.O. – Future Supply Chains, Big Bazaar, Abhishek Chaturvedi, Dy. General Manager, Marketing – GMH, Neville Wankadia, Sr. General Manager, Service – GMH, Arnab Ghosh, Manager, Marketing – GMH and Dr. Harish Bhatia, Director – Kamikaze
Godrej Material Handling has received the Warehouse / Material Handling Company of the Year award at the 9th Express Logistics and Supply Chain (ELSC) Leadership Awards, held on 29th September 2015, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. The Awards selection was based on the criteria of the company size, automation processes being used, innovative ideas, new concepts, and technologies that generate real value for money and CSR initiatives.
On receiving the award, Cavas Dumasia, Vice President, Sales and Marketing - GMH said, “The award is a culmination of special efforts we have taken towards increasing our engagement with customers by offering a wide range of products and services. We continue this customer focus through our initiatives of key account management, network expansion and improving our processes such as TOC, service contract implementation etc. to enhance customer experience.”
Over the last several years, ELSC has developed a reputation as Asia’s largest gathering for Logistics and supply chain management professionals, all on one platform, discussing the present and future course of supply chain industry at large.
Shirdi Industries Ltd
General Manager - Engineering
Agarsons ContainerTerminals
ACE (RE, SS & MH)
Shriram Foundry Ltd
General Manager
ISRO Intertial Systems Unit
Purchase & Stores Officer
“We have purchased 8 nos. Godrej 3 Ton & 5 Ton Diesel Forklifts for our Rudrapur and Mumbai plant. Apart from the excellent quality of forklifts, we have been getting constant service and spare parts backup from Godrej. Hence we recommend Godrej Forklift Trucks for prospective buyers.”
“We are using 2 nos of Godrej forklift Model G1000D from 1997. We are satisfied with the product Performance and the after sales services rendered by Godrej.”
“ We are using 1 no. Godrej Diesel Forklift, Model GX 300D fitted with Indigenous Dual speed automatic transmission at our plant. Godrej is constantly providing us good service and spare parts availability form their Delhi office as well as through their dealer at Haldwani. The forklift is running satisfactory since six months.”
“The 16 Ton, 5 Ton Diesel Fork Lifts and 1 Ton Battery Operated fork lift procured from M/s. Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai have been rendering good service. The periodical maintenance and the after sales services being carried out by their team are prompt, systematic & excellent.”
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (often referred as AS/RS) is a customized combination of mainly three components - storage racks, storage/retrieval equipments & WMS. AS/RS system handles, stores and retrieve material as needed with precision, accuracy and speed under a defined degree of automation. Systems vary from relatively simple, manually controlled system operating in small storage structures to extremely large, computer-controlled storage/retrieval systems totally integrated with ERP system.
The primary advantages of AS/RS are:
Following are the main safety features of AS/RS.
Below are some of the functional advantages of AS/RS over conventional storage systems
The Warehouse Management System (WMS) is a customized software application for high level product management. WMS handles various tasks ranging from Data Management, Machine Control, Interface with ERP, Security Access & Maintenance, Queuing & Resource Management, Real time transaction processing & Reports Generation. Components of WMS are :-
All Bins/Pallets stored in ASRS system are given a unique tag (either bar code or RFID), while storing the item inside the AS/RS, The System first scans the tag on Bin or Pallet, based on information WMS allocates a storage location for that item. The tags are then mapped to their bin locations in the WMS, Electronic instructions are then transmitted to the handling equipment to store the item in allocated bin location. Similarly request for item retrieval are submitted through the WMS, which directs the equipment in the appropriate aisle to deliver the bin to delivery station.
Standalone AS/RS systems without interfacing with ERP can also be offered, In such case WMS also handles the inventory management modules besides the regular features of Location Management system & Handling Control system. In such case operational logic and Inventory transaction related reporting also gets controlled through standalone WMS. Moreover its also possible to choose man-on-board AS/RS system, where handling equipments are controlled through the operator cabin mounted on the equipments.
AS/RS can be expanded in linear directions i.e.- along the length & width of warehouse provided the available floor space permits expansion. However its not possible to expand the AS/RS in vertical direction, as both storage system and handling equipments are required to be replaced.