Summary
This case study details the implementation of a new JBT AGV system at Avery Dennison's plant in Greenfield, Indiana, aimed at enhancing the production and warehousing capacity. The project involved creating a comprehensive material handling solution that integrates the AGV system with existing processes. The challenges included ensuring seamless material transfer, sophisticated routing logic, and coordination with human-operated vehicles. Flexware utilized its Ignition-based LIFT framework to develop a unified logistics solution that manages complex material movements. The solution included a new vehicle adapter interface, mission definitions for AGV operations, and enhanced configurability for the customer. The implementation resulted in increased logistics capacity with minimal additional manpower, allowing the Avery Dennison team to maintain and expand the system independently. The project scope included various configurations tailored to customer needs, demonstrating the flexibility and effectiveness of the LIFT framework in modern logistics automation.
