THE COMPANY
Fiorentini Alimentari Spa is the leading company in the field of crackers and healthy snacks in Italy. Founded in Turin in 1918 as a specialty food and ethnic products store, it is now the main producer of bread substitutes and snacks made from puffed cereals, legumes and vegetables. The mission is to bring the health-conscious product out of its niche and launch it into the mass market, making it appealing and accessible to everyone. The Company, owned by the fourth generation of the eponymous family, is present in 55 countries around the world.
IN-HOUSE LOGISTICS
The partnership with System Logistics began in 2017 with the design of a new logistics hub in the province of Turin and continued in 2023 with the necessary expansion due to the constant growth of the brand. With the new hub, the company has brought the storage of raw materials and finished products ready for shipment in-house, in order to maintain control over the entire storage process, optimizing its management and timing. The intervention has allowed for better logistics traceability in the various production areas up to shipment, with a consequent control over risks and a reduction in costs. With the ongoing expansion, the warehouse area will grow from about 13,000 pallet spaces to over 18,000, doubling the goods receiving capacity thanks to the new external entrance area.
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
The automation of the storage warehouse near the production site offers numerous environmental benefits. The elimination of the need to transport raw materials and finished products by truck to a separate warehouse significantly reduces CO2 emissions, contributing to improving air quality and reducing the company's carbon footprint. This translates to about 8,000 fewer trucks moved per year, just for the finished products, with a significant reduction in climate-altering emissions and road traffic. System Logistics' shuttle vehicles are equipped with an advanced energy recovery system that self-powers during braking phases. This system reduces the absorption of electric current from the grid, improving the overall energy efficiency of the plant. The integration of advanced technologies such as AGVs and SVL shuttles allows for more efficient management of material flows, reducing transport times and optimizing the use of energy resources. Furthermore, the adoption of an oxygen reduction system in the warehouse complies with fire safety regulations, improving operational safety and reducing the environmental risks associated with fires. These improvements not only make the company more sustainable, but also contribute to improving overall operational efficiency, reducing costs and increasing competitiveness in the market.
