Automotive & Industrial Components
Automated small‑parts warehouse for Volkswagen Slovakia
Logio supported Volkswagen Slovakia in designing and delivering a new automated warehouse for small components (AKL) that complements the existing external warehouse and secures future capacity.
Outcome
The project replaced an overloaded external warehouse with an on‑site automatic solution that provides high‑density KLT storage, precise sequencing for production, and more ecological material flow, all delivered on time and on budget.
Storage capacity in the new warehouse
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Containers dispatched per hour
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About Volkswagen Slovakia
Volkswagen Slovakia, a.s. is the largest automotive manufacturer in Slovakia, operating major plants in Bratislava and Martin that produce vehicles and components for several Volkswagen Group brands. The Bratislava plant is unique in producing vehicles from four group brands under one roof and exporting the vast majority of its output worldwide. As one of the biggest private employers in the country, Volkswagen Slovakia plays a key role in Slovak industry and exports.
12,300 employees in Slovakia
Turnover €12.5 billion in 2024
7 million vehicles produced in Slovakia since 1991
Initial challenge
Growing model complexity and higher flexibility requirements put pressure on the existing external warehouse for small components, whose capacity and responsiveness were no longer sufficient.
Project goal
Design and implement an on‑site automated small‑parts warehouse that integrates with production logistics, provides reliable KLT sequencing for assembly, and is delivered within the planned time and budget.
Solution
From technical assignment to automated AKL go‑live
Logio guided Volkswagen Slovakia through the complete lifecycle of the new AKL, from defining requirements and selecting technology to supporting installation, testing and commissioning of the automated warehouse.
Solutions implemented
Technology Strategy & Optimization
Impact
High‑capacity, precisely sequenced small‑parts logistics for complex automotive production
High‑density small‑parts storage
New AKL offers capacity for 170,000 KLT containers, relieving the overloaded external warehouse and securing room for future growth.
Reliable high‑speed sequencing
The system dispatches up to 1,320 KLT containers per hour in the exact sequence required by production logistics.
Support for complex model mix
Automated KLT sequencing helps keep assembly lines supplied even as the number of vehicle variants and configuration options increases.
On‑time, on‑budget implementation
The project was delivered in line with the agreed schedule and budget, from planning through installation and commissioning.
More ecological material flow
Compared with similar technologies, the chosen solution enables a more environmentally friendly flow of KLT containers.
Plan your next automated warehouse with confidence
If growing model complexity is pushing your warehouse capacity and sequencing to the limit, we can help. Let us guide you from technical specification and supplier selection to commissioning an automated small‑parts warehouse that fits your production.
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