Case Study
Toshiba Achieves High Productivity with New Goods-to-Person Solution
The Challenge Toshiba moved to its new NDC in August 2016 having occupied its previous premises in Sydney’s Homebush for 11 years. In addition to cost efficiencies, care for the environment was also a high priority for the new facility. “Toshiba has a global commitment to sustainability and assisting in whichever way we can toward protecting the environment. Putting this new state-of-the-art five star Green Star building together was one of the boxes we ticked when moving to the premises, the low energy consumption of the Dematic Multishuttle ® system, coupled with solar panels on the roof, helped ensure that we now have an energy neutral distribution center,” said Tim Proust, Toshiba’s National Logistics Manager. The new 135,000 ft2 (12,500 m2) facility includes 8,500