Solutions for Automotive Distribution

Meeting consumer demand continues to be one of the most significant challenges for distributors in the automotive industry. These companies are continually seeking better ways to manage their manufacturing and distribution operations while also working to attract new customers through innovative concepts like discounted pricing and overnight delivery. To accomplish these goals and stay on pace with their competitors, most automotive distribution companies are turning to the latest technology to help minimize costs and boost warehouse productivity.

At Siggins, we offer an extensive range of robotics and traditional material handling solutions to improve your operation’s efficiency while keeping labor costs low. Our team has decades of expertise helping automotive distribution companies meet industry challenges by designing a system unique to their facility’s layout and flow. We enable long-term sustainable growth for our clients with practical solutions that provide a quick and reliable return on their initial investment.

Common Automotive Industry Challenges

Changes in consumer demands, manufacturing processes and new market trends significantly affect the automotive supply chain network for parts, materials and finished vehicles. Both internal and external factors require automotive operations to reduce costs and maximize manufacturing and distribution while improving the speed and accuracy of deliveries.

Examples of the specific challenges these companies face include:

• Improving delivery times.
• Reducing manual labor and utility costs.
• Staying compliant with safety standards.
• Maintaining visibility of the entire operation.
• Managing inventory accurately and efficiently.
• Gaining the flexibility to manufacture or distribute smaller product lots.
• Increasing overall efficiency through faster storing, picking and packing.

Warehouse Management Solutions for the Automotive Industry

The engineers at Siggins can help you optimize your operation by conducting a site survey to identify the ideal automotive aftermarket warehouse technology for your business. We consider your workflow, the types of products you handle and your facility’s layout to address all your needs. 

Examples of our solutions that benefit automotive operations include the following:

• Robotics systems: We offer robotics solutions like autonomous mobile robots, robotic small-order sorting and automatic storage and retrieval systems that help improve efficiencies with picking and packing, storing, material transport and more. 
• Conveyors: Siggins offers customized conveyor system solutions based on the specific shapes and dimensions of the products you distribute or manufacture.
• Palletizers: We supply an entire line of palletizers, including load transfer stations, robotics, and high and floor-level palletizing machines to accommodate your unitization needs.
• Autonomous lift trucks: Autonomous lift trucks — similar to automated guided vehicles (AGVs) — help reduce labor costs, improve productivity, minimize product damage and reduce the training requirements associated with traditional forklifts and other manual material handling equipment.
• Warehouse management systems: Our web-based warehouse management systems optimize order processing, balance workloads and yield total visibility into your operation. These systems help streamline warehouse automation by directing and controlling our other material handling solutions. 
• Custom design-build solutions: Siggins offers all-inclusive design-build solutions that identify your operation’s specific needs based on production, scheduling and budgetary requirements. 

Get in Touch With Siggins Today

Whether you run a small shop specializing in custom parts manufacturing or a large-scale distribution facility, the professionals at Siggins understand your challenges. Let our team help you discover the perfect material handling solutions to improve production, reduce costs and increase employee safety throughout your facility. Connect with us online today to get started.