Lineage is the global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, providing innovative and comprehensive supply chain solutions for food and beverage companies. With a vast network of strategically located facilities, Lineage offers advanced cold storage, transportation, and logistics services that ensure the safe and efficient movement of temperature-controlled products.
Committed to sustainability and technological innovation, Lineage help make the cold chain more efficient and reliable while reducing food waste around the world.
This project features:
- Custom engineered solution for warehouse conversion
- Freezer Conditions
- Night works
- 12,500 man-hours on site
SEAMLESS WAREHOUSE CONVERSION
To meet the requirements of a new customer, Lineage required a conversion completed for one of its existing warehouse solutions. The updated solution would better suit the new business’s carton profiles and throughputs, while also offering a unique staging area with storage levels above to maximise the temperature-controlled space.
Lineage partnered with Safer Storage Systems (SSS) on this project for their expertise in custom storage solutions, efficient project management and ability to locally manufacture custom solutions.
THE STORAGE SOLUTION
PALLET CONVERSION
The project involved converting 55,000 pallets of double deep storage to a mix of 70% selective and 30% double deep racking. This conversion optimised the storage capacity, while improving selectivity and process flow.
The new configuration produced 44,380 pallet spaces, using 100% Lineage owned materials.
Re-using pallet racking materials where possible is a good option to reduce the overall project budget and support the circular economy.
CUSTOM ENGINEERING
To provide additional staging areas, SSS designed, engineered, and delivered structural steel staging portals with 28,800kg combined bay loads – an industry first solution.
This cantilever-based racking system provides a tailored staging area, where pallets can be packed and stored securely without taking up additional floorspace in the warehouse.
It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach here at Safer Storage Systems! Our in-house design and engineering team take the time to analyse operational requirements to tailor a custom storage solution which maximises capacity and functionality. Read more about how we help businesses get more from their storage space here: https://saferstoragesystems.com.au/data-driven-storage-solutions/
PROJECT DELIVERY
OPERATIONAL CONTINUITY
One crucial aspect of this project was that the site was to remain fully operational throughout the entirety of the installation period. This required all work to be completed during night shifts to avoid interference with daytime operations.
A dedicated team from SSS was assigned for the full six-month duration to oversee the project. Their commitment was crucial in the successful delivery of the solution. This included more than12,500 man-hours on site, in predominantly freezer conditions. The fully operational component also meant a very well-orchestrated plan was essential, working in tandem with Lineage as well as flexibility to ensure operational continuity and customer delivery could be maintained.
FREEZER CONDITIONS
As with any SSS delivered project, safety is paramount. In this case, the warehouse environment presented additional complexities due to its very low temperatures.
Extra safety precautions were put in place, which included additional planning, specialised PPE and time restrictions per shift to ensure the wellbeing of our crew.
OUTCOME
The project was completed successfully within the six-month timeline. Safer Storage System’s innovative approach and dedicated team ensured that Lineage could convert the storage space to meet the needs of its new customer without any operational downtime. The new storage system not only met but exceeded expectations, providing a robust and efficient solution for Lineage’s staging requirements.
This case study highlights the importance of strategic planning, innovative engineering, and dedicated teamwork in successfully executing complex warehouse conversions. SSS’s ability to deliver a custom-engineered solution under strict conditions demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Together, SSS and Lineage have set a new standard for operational efficiency and storage optimisation in the logistics industry.
TESTIMONIALS
“We are incredibly impressed with the Safer Storage Systems (SSS) team and their outstanding work on our warehouse conversion project. From the initial concept to the final installation, their dedication and expertise were evident at every step. The custom engineered solution provides a robust and efficient system that perfectly fits the needs of our new customer.
The SSS team’s commitment to working night shifts is a testament to their flexibility and customer-first approach. Their ability to take on our cube utilisation and staging challenge, develop a solution and work in unison with our team to deliver a plan to convert our storage system from 55,000 double deep pallets to a mix of selective and double deep storage, all while maintaining a fully operational site, was truly remarkable.
The custom cantilever-based system is a testament to their design and engineering capabilities. We are grateful for their partnership and professionalism throughout this project and look forward to collaborating on future projects. Safer Storage Systems has set a new benchmark for excellence in warehouse solutions!”
Ashlee Arnall – Regional Director Operations, North
Lineage Logistics
“The SSS team throughout the entire program were exemplary. Under predominantly freezer conditions for the entire period and working closely with the site engineering and operations teams, they have delivered on their promise.”
Craig Bowyer – Vice President of APAC region
Lineage Logistics
“I think I can speak for everyone on the team, the work completed by SSS was nothing short of perfection. The Senior Management team at Lineage are also fully aware of the commitment demonstrated throughout this project. Many thanks to everyone on the SSS team.”
Colin Carter – National Engineering Manager
Lineage Logistics
“Thank you team! I am very grateful to have been able to have SSS as a partner on this project. Please relay my gratitude to all the team members! It was a lot of sweat but a lot of fun and laughter to work with this crew!’
Wong Kwaiaun – Facilities Manager
Lineage Logistics
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