PepsiCo has launched its first automated warehouse in Poland by collaborating with the intralogistics group Mecalux. It is located in Środa Śląska, this facility supports the multinational’s operations in distributing thousands of pallets daily to Poland, Germany, and beyond.
The plant, which has been operational since the 1970s, processes 60,000 tonnes of potatoes and 15,000 tonnes of corn annually, producing popular snacks like Lay’s and Doritos.
The newly automated warehouse features 9,000 locations for finished goods and is part of PepsiCo’s commitment to sustainability, being the company’s most environmentally friendly factory in Europe.
Covering an area equivalent to seven football pitches, the facility utilises advanced electric monorail and conveyor systems to efficiently handle thousands of movements daily.
To enhance its operations further, PepsiCo will implement Mecalux’s Easy WMS warehouse management system for real-time inventory control, seamlessly integrating it with the company’s ERP system. This integration ensures a smooth flow of goods from production to distribution.
According to the Warehouse Manager for PepsiCo Poland, Maciej Pietrusa, the production process is fully integrated with the automated warehouse and allows for the automatic transfer of each bag of potato crisps to the final loading phase.
