Buffering & Sequencing Solutions

Warehouse and production operations use buffer systems when their processes 
include a wait or hold step, their material handling process requires reserve inventory 
to manage fluctuating demands, or when they require a quick and accurate order 
consolidation before packing or shipping. Kardex offers scalable and flexible solutions that reduce operator search time, save floor space, and ensure that goods are always available at the right time. 

Warehouse operations and production lines each have unique challenges, from managing fluctuating demand to improving material flow. Kardex offers customized buffering and sequencing solutions that adapt to your specific needs and provide unmatched flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. With the Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box, we offer a solution to create a fully or partially automated order consolidation process that helps you to save floor space, speed up processes, and increase accurate, on-time deliveries. 

Here’s how Kardex solutions can optimize your workflow:

Just-in-Time Delivery
Our Vertical Buffer Module, the Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box and AutoStore™ system ensure that goods are delivered exactly when needed, supporting continuous material flow and minimizing delays. By automating retrieval, you eliminate idle times and increase throughput. When used for order consolidation, the Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box retrieves all bins related to the same order when the order is complete and ready to ship.

Sequenced Delivery for Packaging & Shipping
Paired with the Kardex JMIF software, the Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box retrieves items in the correct sequence for packaging or shipping. This reduces manual sorting and ensures that packaging is efficient and accurate. Similarly, the AutoStore system, integrated with FulFillX software, streamlines item retrieval and sequencing for high-speed operations, further enhancing packaging accuracy and workflow efficiency.

Flexible Automation
Kardex systems easily integrate with conveyor systems, AGVs, or semi-automated processes, allowing you to choose the level of automation that best suits your needs. Whether you’re automating a small warehouse or a large distribution center, our solutions scale as your business grows.

Space-Saving Storage
Maximize storage capacity and save up to 85% of floor space compared to traditional shelving systems. The Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box and AutoStore system offer high-density vertical storage, ensuring efficient use of your available space.

Cost-Efficient Scalability
The Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box can expand up to 20 meters in length, accommodating growing storage needs. While the AutoStore system offers vertical scalability, reaching heights of up to 6 meters to maximize storage density. Their modular design allows you to add capacity as needed, minimizing upfront investment and keeping operational costs in check​.

Real-Time Data & Analytics
Gain complete visibility into your operations with the Kardex Power Pick software and FulFillX with our AutoStore system. It provides real-time tracking and data insights into inventory levels and system performance, enabling data-driven decisions that boost productivity and accuracy.