Warehouse management enables the safe handling of dangerous goods at InfraLeuna GmbH

The storage of hazardous goods is governed by a wide range of technical regulations, laws and ordinances. To ensure the safe handling of hazardous substances in the warehouse, the iFD-WMS offers a dedicated hazardous substances module.

This module is also used in the WMS of InfraLeuna GmbH. The client, based at the long-established chemical site in Leuna, offers its customers a wide range of services. These include the supply of essential utilities such as energy and water, waste disposal via the central wastewater treatment plant, safety services including firefighting, analytics, telecommunications and logistics.

In the first implementation phase, iFD implemented a Warehouse Management System for a hazardous materials warehouse with up to 120 hazardous materials containers, spread across five storage sections separated by fire protection walls. Storage is carried out using a gantry crane, with which the WMS has an interface. The iFD software manages the associated storage classes for each product, which must be taken into account for potential co-storage. The scope of functions also includes quotation generation, a reservation function for customers, the storage of photographs upon storage, and the calculation of storage fees, including itemised cost statements.

The aim of implementation phase 2 in 2019 was to integrate a new warehouse into the existing warehouse management system. The new warehouse is used for general cargo storage of non-hazardous goods. When storing hazardous and non-hazardous goods, the WMS determines which of the structurally separate warehouses the goods must be stored in. Furthermore, a requirement for a later stage of the joint project was to retain the option of integrating a second warehouse for the storage of hazardous goods.

iFD-WMS – Hazardous Goods Module

The Hazardous Substances module includes all functions essential for the storage of hazardous substances. These include, amongst other things, compliance with storage restrictions, maximum quantities and hazardous substance classes.

The iFD-WMS monitors maximum quantities at various levels. The combination of hazardous substance sets, the net explosive content and predefined storage areas are all included in the calculation. The storage areas, which also constitute the fire compartment, are the central element in the WMS for controlling warehouse processes.

The iFD software manages storage classes for each product, which are taken into account in the event of potential co-storage. Co-storage prohibitions are assessed in accordance with TRGS, based on hazard groups. The hazardous substance groups that can be stored in a section are automatically generated by the WMS based on the items and classes already stored in that area. The co-storage options are maintained in the WMS in a matrix.

The module provides a range of specific printing functions for international shipping and the labelling of dangerous goods. The standard configuration also includes the option to store special packing instructions and specific handling requirements for items. The Dangerous Goods module of the iFD Warehouse Management System is already in use at many well-known customer sites.

Ms Förster will be happy to answer any queries regarding the iFD WMS.

Email: Elisa.foerster@ifd-gmbh.com

Telephone: 0371 – 53880 -226