The customer required a modern warehouse solution that could improve storage density while ensuring safe and accurate management of valuable tea products.
To improve storage capacity, inventory accuracy, and material handling efficiency, a leading white tea enterprise in Fuding, Fujian Province partnered with Zhuku to upgrade its traditional warehouse into an intelligent automated storage system.
The project adopts a four-way shuttle automated warehouse solution, integrating three-level high-density racking, four-way shuttle vehicles, intelligent elevators, and WMS/WCS warehouse software to achieve automated inbound, storage, retrieval, and inventory management.
Through intelligent path planning and dynamic scheduling, the system improves warehouse utilization, reduces manual handling requirements, and provides a reliable digital foundation for modern tea storage management.
Customer Background
The customer is a tea enterprise located in Fuding, Fujian Province, specializing in white tea production and storage.
With the growth of business scale and increasing inventory requirements, the traditional warehouse operation model faced several challenges:
- Limited storage capacity
- Low space utilization
- Manual material handling dependency
- Difficulty in inventory tracking
- Inefficient inbound and outbound operations
Project Challenges
Limited Storage Capacity
Traditional storage methods occupied large floor areas while failing to fully utilize vertical warehouse space.
Increasing Inventory Management Requirements
Tea products require accurate inventory records and efficient storage management to support production and distribution.
Manual Operation Inefficiency
Traditional pallet handling methods resulted in:
- Longer operation cycles
- Higher labor requirements
- Increased management complexity
Need for Digital Warehouse Management
The customer needed a system capable of:
- Real-time inventory visibility
- Automated storage allocation
- Intelligent equipment coordination
Zhuku Solution: Intelligent High-Density Storage Solution for Digitalized Tea Warehousing
Based on warehouse conditions, product characteristics, and operational requirements, Zhuku designed a customized four-way shuttle intelligent storage solution.
The complete solution includes:
Four-Way Shuttle Storage System
The core automation equipment provides flexible pallet transportation and high-density storage.
Functions:
- Automatic pallet storage
- Automatic retrieval
- Multi-direction movement
- Intelligent path planning
- Multi-device coordination
The four-way shuttle can move horizontally and vertically through rack tracks, enabling flexible access to different storage positions.
High-Density Three-Level Racking System
The warehouse adopts a three-level automated rack structure to maximize vertical space utilization.
Benefits:
- Increased storage density
- Better warehouse space utilization
- Optimized storage layout
Intelligent Vertical Lifts
Two intelligent elevators were installed to achieve automatic layer transfer and connect different warehouse levels.
WMS & WCS Integration
The intelligent warehouse software system provides:
Warehouse Management (WMS)
- Inventory management
- Storage location management
- Material tracking
- Operation data analysis
Warehouse Control (WCS)
- Equipment scheduling
- Shuttle coordination
- Task optimization
- Real-time system monitoring
Project Configuration
| Item | Specification |
| Project Location | Fuding, Fujian, China |
| Industry | Food & Beverage / Tea Industry |
| Warehouse Area | 1,600㎡ |
| Storage System | Four-Way Shuttle Automated Warehouse |
| Rack Structure | 3-Level High-Density Racking |
| Storage Capacity | 1,155 Pallet Positions |
| Four-Way Shuttle Vehicles | 2 Units |
| Intelligent Elevators | 2 Units |
| Software System | WMS + WCS |
| Operation Mode | Automated Storage & Retrieval |
Project Highlights
High-Density Automated Tea Storage
The four-way shuttle system maximizes warehouse space utilization through compact rack layout and multi-level storage design.
Intelligent Material Handling
Automated pallet transportation replaces traditional manual operations, improving efficiency and reducing operational workload.
Flexible Multi-Path Scheduling
The system intelligently plans optimal routes based on real-time warehouse conditions, improving equipment utilization and operational stability.
Accurate Inventory Management
Integrated WMS/WCS enables real-time monitoring of inventory status, storage locations, and equipment operation.
Digital Transformation of Tea Warehousing
The project demonstrates how traditional agricultural product storage can be upgraded into an intelligent and automated warehouse.
Implementation Process
1. Warehouse Analysis & PlanningZhuku engineers evaluated:
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2. Customized Solution DesignDesigned:
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3. Equipment ManufacturingProduced and tested:
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4. Installation & CommissioningCompleted:
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Project Results
Increased Storage Capacity
The three-dimensional automated warehouse significantly improved storage capacity compared with traditional warehouse layouts.
Improved Operational Efficiency
Automated storage and retrieval reduced manual handling processes and shortened operation cycles.
Enhanced Inventory Accuracy
Digital warehouse management provides transparent and accurate inventory information.
Reduced Labor Dependency
Automation minimized manual intervention while improving warehouse safety and reliability.
Why Choose Zhuku?
Zhuku provides complete intelligent warehouse solutions covering:
- Warehouse planning
- Automated storage systems
- Four-way shuttle technology
- WMS/WCS software
- Equipment manufacturing
- Installation and technical support
With extensive experience in warehouse automation, Zhuku helps customers across food, manufacturing, logistics, and other industries achieve higher storage efficiency and digital warehouse transformation.
