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Automated Order Picking in Logistics
GEODIS deploys an automated intralogistics line by BOA Concept at its Douvrin site.
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Industry Sector: Logistics and industrial automation.
Application Area: Intralogistics and automated order picking.
Logistics operator GEODIS has integrated a new automated routing line at its Douvrin campus, developed in partnership with intralogistics solutions provider BOA Concept. This infrastructure is designed to absorb the increase in B2B shipping volumes for a cosmetics sector client to 500 retail outlets in France.
Modular Design and Energy Efficiency
The solution integrates modular smart conveyor technology to ensure the automated launch of flows and the balancing of picking stations. The system operates on a decentralized control mode ("run on demand"), which only activates the conveyor modules when a load is detected. This architecture eliminates empty running and reduces the installation's power consumption by nearly 80% compared to traditional continuous conveyor systems. Integrated IT management tools allow operators to monitor station saturation in real time via dedicated interfaces.
Robotic Integration and Freight Security
To optimize the end of the line, the installation incorporates a robotic arm dedicated to the automated placement of lids on reusable plastic bins. This device replaces manual handling during packaging while standardizing container closure. The process is completed by an automated strapping system that guarantees the sealing and integrity of cosmetic product shipments throughout the transport chain, minimizing the risk of damage or loss.
Additional Context: This section details technical specifications not included in the original announcement.
In modern intralogistics engineering, modular conveyor systems generally rely on motorized rollers operating on low-voltage direct current (24V or 48V DC), combined with decentralized logic control boards. Unlike traditional conveyors driven by a central 400V asynchronous motor and a complex system of transmission belts, this decentralized architecture isolates movement by zones, facilitating Zero Pressure Accumulation (ZPA). Furthermore, since the Douvrin site is classified as an ICPE (Installation Classified for the Protection of the Environment) and low-tier Seveso, the integration of new electromechanical equipment requires strict compliance with industrial risk prevention standards. The stored cosmetic products frequently contain flammable solvents or propellants (aerosols), requiring the automation systems to be protected against electrical fires and properly compartmentalized.
Edited by Lekshman Ramdas, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.
www.geodis.com
Modular Design and Energy Efficiency
The solution integrates modular smart conveyor technology to ensure the automated launch of flows and the balancing of picking stations. The system operates on a decentralized control mode ("run on demand"), which only activates the conveyor modules when a load is detected. This architecture eliminates empty running and reduces the installation's power consumption by nearly 80% compared to traditional continuous conveyor systems. Integrated IT management tools allow operators to monitor station saturation in real time via dedicated interfaces.
Robotic Integration and Freight Security
To optimize the end of the line, the installation incorporates a robotic arm dedicated to the automated placement of lids on reusable plastic bins. This device replaces manual handling during packaging while standardizing container closure. The process is completed by an automated strapping system that guarantees the sealing and integrity of cosmetic product shipments throughout the transport chain, minimizing the risk of damage or loss.
Additional Context: This section details technical specifications not included in the original announcement.
In modern intralogistics engineering, modular conveyor systems generally rely on motorized rollers operating on low-voltage direct current (24V or 48V DC), combined with decentralized logic control boards. Unlike traditional conveyors driven by a central 400V asynchronous motor and a complex system of transmission belts, this decentralized architecture isolates movement by zones, facilitating Zero Pressure Accumulation (ZPA). Furthermore, since the Douvrin site is classified as an ICPE (Installation Classified for the Protection of the Environment) and low-tier Seveso, the integration of new electromechanical equipment requires strict compliance with industrial risk prevention standards. The stored cosmetic products frequently contain flammable solvents or propellants (aerosols), requiring the automation systems to be protected against electrical fires and properly compartmentalized.
Edited by Lekshman Ramdas, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.
www.geodis.com
