What is the performance of a “tent warehouse” that combines low cost, short construction period, and highly efficient operation?

Table of Contents
1. assembly and manufacturing company S, Manufacturing Engineering Department
2. assignment
– With conventional construction methods, it is very difficult to build a warehouse that can withstand increased production in time…
– Key Points of the Assignment
3. resolution
– Key Points of Solution
– Flexible, low-cost, quick-construction tent warehouse solves all issues at once

Manufacturing Engineering Department, Assembly and Manufacturing Company S

The volume of equipment manufacturing is rapidly increasing due to global demand growth. However, warehouses to store these…

Company S, which is enjoying brisk sales of in-vehicle equipment for EVs worldwide, has announced a policy to drastically increase the production volume of the assembly products it handles. The Manufacturing Engineering Department, which is in charge of the project, has been busy responding to the situation, but in the process, various concerns have emerged.

issue

With conventional construction methods, it is very difficult to build a warehouse that can withstand increased production in time...

The Manufacturing Engineering Department first estimated the volume of materials that would increase as a result of the policy change, and then began planning the establishment of a warehouse to store materials and finished products.

Mr. A of the Manufacturing Engineering Department, who was assigned to the case, recalls the following
There are several levels of products that must be stored, not only raw materials, but also semi-finished products, finished products, and products awaiting shipment. Therefore, we needed to build multiple warehouses as soon as possible.”
Here, however, a problem arises. If the warehouse was to be prepared using the conventional construction method, it would take several months to complete. This would have resulted in a huge loss for the company.

At the same time, it was necessary to consider the efficient use and operation of the warehouse, taking into account the possibility that the needs for the products targeted for increased production might be temporary.
From a long-term perspective, we were concerned that spending more than necessary on the construction of a warehouse would be risky. In the future, the demand we have now may decrease, and considering how the warehouse would be utilized at that time, we could not shake off our great concern about building an additional warehouse,” said Mr. A.

The Manufacturing Engineering Department considered switching to a type of warehouse with lower construction costs in light of future risks. However, prioritizing cost inevitably led to concerns about functionality, workability, security, and other factors that made it difficult to make the switch.

Key Points of the Issue

1. Trying to build a warehouse using the same conventional construction methods would take several months and lead to machine losses.
2. It was also necessary to consider the risk of a situation of reduced demand in the future.
3. Inexpensive types of warehouses are insecure in terms of functionality, workability, security, etc.

solution

Key Points of Solution

1. Using Taiyo Kogyo’s “Tent Warehouse,” the construction period can be shortened to 1/3 of the time required by conventional methods, allowing immediate preparation in accordance with plans for increased production.
2. Costs can be reduced by approximately 40% compared to conventional construction methods, and the possibility of eliminating the need for warehouses in the medium to long term can also be accommodated.
3. Durability and weather resistance were sufficient, and the warehouse was bright and easy to work in.

Flexible, low-cost, short-construction period tent warehouses can solve all your problems at once!

One day, while continuing his research, a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Department came across a case study article on Taiyo Kogyo through a web search. The article contained many examples of the use of “tent warehouses.
Looking at the pictures of the warehouse, it seemed to me that despite its low cost, it would be an excellent warehouse environment, providing large space and ample room to maneuver. I and the other members of the team were immediately intrigued by the tent warehouse” (Mr. A).

Mr. A and his team immediately contacted Taiyo Kogyo to receive a detailed explanation about tent warehouses. At the same time, they ask the manufacturer to introduce their track record of use as a warehouse. The tent warehouse is because the main body construction is systematized. The construction period is only about 1/3 that of conventional construction methods. In some cases, costs were reduced by as much as 40%.

Furthermore, despite its low cost and short construction period, it is durable and weather resistant enough. The warehouse was so well lit that lighting was unnecessary during the day, ensuring excellent workability.
By keeping installation costs down, we can also reduce the risk of not using the warehouse in the future, since the depreciation period is short even if we no longer need it,” said Mr. A.

Tent warehouses had already been introduced by a number of advanced manufacturers and logistics businesses, and all companies were successfully using them to meet increasing and decreasing demand for efficient warehouse operations.
Mr. A, who had realized the image of utilizing tent warehouses, including not only cost and construction time, but also the measures to be taken in the event of a production cutback, immediately briefed upper management on the introduction of the system.

The decision to introduce tent warehouses was made after upper management was informed of the low risk and high benefits.
Mr. A and his team decided to start preparations immediately.

 

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