Case Studies

Reputable Retailer in Malaysia

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Ho Lao implemented a comprehensive logistics automation system for MR DIY’s distribution center in Balakong, Selangor. Designed to handle high-volume operations, the solution manages over 13,000 SKUs daily and supports order fulfillment for 600 outlets nationwide. Key technologies include AMRs, stacker cranes, automated conveyors, and advanced picking systems, enabling efficient material flow across putaway, storage, replenishment, picking, and outbound processes.

Business Case

Background

The largest home improvement retailer in Malaysia with more than 1,300 outlets nationwide.

Objective

To deliver an automated material handling system for the DC to handle inbound, storage, replenishment, picking and outbound.

The Solution

Putaway, Storage, Replensihment, Picking & Outbound
  • Storage: Around 23,000 pallet locations and 12 Single DeepStacker Cranes
  • Full Case Replenishment: Pallet Conveyors & 80 units of AMRs
  • Loose Pick Replenishment: Light Goods Conveyor & 8 units of Case Robot.
  • Full Case Picking: Light Goods Conveyor & around 800 units of Pick-To-Light
  • Loose Pick A SKU: Light Goods Conveyor, around 400 units of Put-To-Light and 25 units of AMRs
  • Loose Pick BC SKU: Light Goods Conveyor & around 6,000 units of Put-To-Light
  • Sortation: 2 units of narrow belt sorter
  • Outbound: Pallet Conveyor & 20 units of AMRs to handle Picked Pallets, Empty Tote and Empty Pallets
  • WCS

Customer Benefits

01

Allow customer to handle 13,000 daily SKUs and 600 outlet orders per day.

02

Divide picking activities of Case/Loose and Fast/Slow SKU into 5 picking modules to allow for efficient picking.