Toys “R” Us, Inc.

IHI

IHI-Corporation

Distribution / toys
Logistics center for one hundred stores in eastern Japan Toys “R” Us, Inc.

Toys “R” Us, Inc.

Logistics center that systematically integrates AS/RS(Automated Storage/Retrieval System) and cross-docking

  • Shipping volume:
  • Average: 20,000 cartons/day
  • Maximum: 50,000 cartons/day
  • Suppliers: about 400 companies

Concepts / benefits

  • Displaying Hot-selling products at the selling space on a just-in-time basis
  • Shipping maximizes work efficiency at stores
  • Setting up regular arrival times
  • Unloading according to category

System overview

Cross - docking system :
immediate shipping/70%
Building type automated warehouses / retrieval systems :
27,842P
Cranes :
15 units
Trans - liners :
11 units
Sorter :
6,000 pieces/hour
Sorter :
8,000 carton/hour
Number of chutes :
78
Top view

Top view

Building type automated warehouses/retrieval systems

Building type automated warehouses / retrieval systems

Shipping line (Cross-docking)

Shipping line (Cross - docking)

Sorter

Sorter

Merge conveyor

Merge conveyor

Sorter

Sorter