Flexible MHE contract for 3PL

THE DEAL will see Jungheinrich supply electric counterbalance and power pallet forklifts across the organisation's 14 UK sites in a way that helps Kammac address one of the most challenging aspects of the supply chain sector.

Kammac chief operating officer Ged Carabini, says: “We have grown massively over the last 5 years on the back of great customer service, and we've continued to win lots of new contracts over the last few months, especially in ecommerce fulfilment. This has given us the confidence to invest in the best innovative new kit to give our current and future customers the service they expect.

"If we're doing that we believe we might as well invest in the best. In my opinion, that's Jungheinrich. They offered us the right packages in terms of kit, fleet and availability. Along with their commitment to service, it will help us to take our offering to the next level.

"It is good to find a partner with the same commitment to innovation as us."

Jungheinrich head of corporate business solutions Kevin Barber, adds: “Kammac can on-hire and off-hire trucks throughout the contract without having to give us long notice periods or pay financial penalties.

"Just as important for our customers, however, are our lead times. We are able to deliver at least twice as fast as our competitors. Currently our new truck lead times are as low as 13 weeks for VNA trucks. That compares with quotes of over 12 months elsewhere in the industry."

Investment for the Trafford Park site includes 9 EKX 5 Series VNA and 12 lithium ion-powered pallet trucks, with RFID technology for aisle and position recognition.

These are semi-automated trucks. Once connected to the warehouse management system, it will tell the truck where to go. Once accepted by the user, the truck will drive itself to the point in the racking where the pallet is to be picked. It also automatically takes the pallet out of the racking in a safe manner and onto its next destination. The system standardises processes, increase throughputs and driver input is minimal.

Kevin sees VNA as essential for any organisation wanting to grow its operation. "In the UK warehouse space is at a premium," he explains. "The best way to optimise that space is to make aisles as narrow and as tall as you can. The trucks in this particular VNA solution achieve a 14280mm lift height.”

For more information, visit www.jungheinrich.co.uk