how Ypê transformed logistics with Joloda Hydraroll’s automated loading system

Ypê, is a homegrown Brazilian company founded by Waldyr Beira, in Amparo, a municipality located in the interior of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The company is a household name in Brazil for producing household cleaning products for 75 years. Over this time, Ypê have consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to innovation and quality which has helped them maintain an advantage in such a competitive sector.

In 2018, Ypê partnered with system integration company E80, who would go on to assist Ypê into their new era by creating a pioneering campus to house new production and warehouse facilities.

Due to the sheer volume and scale of their operations, Ypê were looking to evolve their operations with strategic enhancements to their facility, preventing:

Human Error:

With the factory’s anticipated high output, the manual, labour-intensive tasks required to be completed were often tedious and repetitive. These tasks are prone to human error due to staff losing focus over long periods of time, which can result in bottlenecks and an increased risk to employees’ health. Ypê wanted to ensure this issue would not arise.

Demand for Labour:

Ypê’s reputation as an industry innovator meant they were constantly scaling operations to meet ambitious growth targets. This required significant focus on workforce development and retention at a time when labour costs were rising.

As demand grew, operational bottlenecks were naturally at risk of emerging across production and distribution. The company was eager to prevent these challenges through the next stage of innovation.

The prescribed solution consisted of six loading docks in their facilities: three at their warehouse, and three at their production plant. Furthermore, six Slipchain trailer systems were installed to shuttle goods between the sites.

The Joloda Hydraroll Slipchain Loading Docks can communicate with the facility's inventory management system to determine the size and weight of an item to be loaded. This means that the loading system can then determine which pallets should be loaded onto which trailer for maximum efficiency in a process called sequencing.

Each loading dock also features a series of safety features to prevent any incident from occurring, including side barriers that act as physical barricades to prevent anyone or any piece of equipment from entering the loading dock’s perimeter.

The automated loading system implemented at Ypê is designed to accommodate the company's future growth and expansion plans. Its scalable nature ensures that as the company and facility grow, the loading system can expand effortlessly to meet increased demands and requirements, providing long-term value and adaptability.

Sustainability

In addition to the cost-saving benefits of reducing machinery, fleets of trucks, trailers, and forklifts, the logistics solution provided by Joloda Hydraroll also contributed to the positive environmental impact of Ypê, by reducing their CO2 emissions. This kept Ypê aligned with global COP legislations, ensuring long-term sustainability and compliance. A key part of Ypê’s 75-year journey has been taking care of the environment, so reinforcing this was essential.

Francisco Silva, Executive Manager for Excellence and Innovation, of Ypê, commented, “I am delighted to express our satisfaction with the collaboration with Joloda Hydraroll on our project. This partnership has truly exceeded our expectations, enabling us to streamline our logistics operations and enhance overall efficiency.

The innovative solution provided by Joloda Hydraroll has not only optimised our processes but has also contributed to maintaining a safe and sustainable working environment. This project reinforces our culture of innovation, a value we have prided ourselves on since the company was founded in 1950. We look forward to continued success and future collaborations with Joloda Hydraroll.”

The installation of Joloda Hydraroll's automated loading systems at Ypê set a benchmark for excellence in logistics management in South America. 

By embracing automated loading technology, Ypê have maintained its sustainable, innovative success in Brazil’s FMCG market. Ypê have successfully addressed modern logistics challenges and positioned itself for future growth and sustainability goals. Talks are currently in place to continue the Joloda Hydraroll Group’s partnership with Ypê.

Working with an automated loading system brings with it many advantages for your business. It gives you an opportunity to increase efficiency, enhance worker safety, make room for flexibility and add savings. 

There are a variety of reasons why it is of benefit to rationalise as to whether the investment and The Benefits of Automated Loading Systems is worthwhile for so many businesses. Automated loading systems also have a longer lifespan, which provides your business with a higher return on investment. We’ve drawn on some of our most popular benefits here…

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