Automated layer picking in extreme temperatures

Lineage is the worlds largest temperature‑controlled warehouse provider, moving 120 billion pounds of food annually. Their global network of more than 450 strategically located facilities ensures safe, reliable storage of finished packaged goods.

Industry: Temperature-controlled warehousing

Location: United States

Learn how Körber helped Lineage transform an ardous manual task into a resilient, AI‑enhanced automated operation.

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Challenges:

Lineage needed automation to replace heavy manual pallet handling, reduce errors, operate at minus 18C, save space, and build efficient mixed SKU pallets.

Solutions Implemented:

Körber's fully integrated Layer Picker solution using gantries, T‑cars, Layer Pickers with dual picker heads, and the AI‑powered Operator Eye. The solutions enables rapid, accurate, and resilient pallet building in deep freeze environments.

Benefits:

Reduced physical strain in deep-freeze operations
Faster error handling with AI-enhanced decision-making
Improved truck fill rates through mixed SKU palletizing
Space-saving automation for scalable warehouse growth

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Automated layer picking in extreme temperatures

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