Case Study for Food Distributor Innnes

From a Three-Man Company to the Largest Food Wholesaler for Retail and Catering

The Challenge

Innnes has been on the market for 35 years and grew from a three-man company to the largest food wholesaler for retail and catering. The land for the logistics center was selected mainly for its location – near the harbor. The location helps the incoming goods to reach the warehouse faster and easier as well as shortens the shipping time to the customers. However, the space of the site was limited and needed to be used with maximum optimization. For example, to be able to store and handle its current volumes manually, Innnes would need three times larger warehouse area and more employees.

The Solution

SSI SCHAEFER delivered an automated storage and handling solution to Innnes, Iceland’s leading wholesaler and importer of high-quality food products. The system has been in operation since the end of 2020 at the wholesaler’s new distribution center in Reykjavik. The new warehouse has three different temperature zones, in which the company’s dry goods, deep-freeze and fresh products are stored. An innovative combination of automated and manual systems ensures transparent flow of goods, high performance, and efficient processes.

Solutions Installed