Langjiu Meets 20,000 Cartons/Hour Efficiency with Line Layout Consulting

Customer Objectives

Langjiu Group wanted to gain a leading edge in the liquor industry. They needed a fully automated, high-speed conveyance solution to meet a 20,000 cartons per hour production target within a limited space. The solution needed to be reliable, handle multiple SKUs and packaging gently, and adapt to future product needs.

Langjiu considered alternative solutions. But because of frequent maintenance, low reliability, slower speeds, and larger space requirements, these couldn’t meet their throughput and efficiency goals.

Intralox Execution

After consulting with Intralox line layout experts, Langjiu chose the Activated Roller Belt (ARB) Sorter S7000 to create a new line and standardize throughput to the new warehouse. This would reduce their operation’s footprint and headcount needs, while optimizing overall efficiency and meeting capacity requirements.

Langjiu found that Intralox is the only supplier that offers a high-speed, gentle, low-to-no maintenance sorting solution that fits in a limited space. Valued for its size, efficiency, and adaptability, the ARB Sorter S7000 also met Langjiu’s goals for reliability, easy maintenance, and cost-efficient parts.

Results

Optimizing with Intralox line layout consulting and technology, Langjiu cut needed storage space from seven warehouses to three—an impressive 233% efficiency improvement per square meter. Their productivity increased, meeting throughput goals of 20,000 cartons per hour. The line has been stable since 2022 with no unplanned downtime. The ARB Sorter S7000 can adapt to Langjiu’s future product and packaging needs, allowing them to keep up with emerging trends.