UP uses the Warehouse Management System, LFS solution for excellence in the services of Cold-Store
Union Properties (UPP), the Dubai-based real estate developer has upgraded and expanded the warehouse management system of the Cold-Store facility with a capacity of 2,500 pallet spaces and double-deep racking system. Union Properties provides a fully comprehensive service of its own facilities including the operation of Cold-Store, a facility offers 7,000 metric tons of refrigerated space and a further area of 15,000 square metres of dry warehousing units that can accommodate any consignment large or small.
Union Properties has implemented the Warehouse Management System LFS in the Cold-Store operations; the LFS is designed by leading warehouse experts Ehrhardt + Partner solutions (EPS) that provides customized solutions to warehousing needs.
Ahmed Al Marri, General Manager of Union Properties said: "We are planning to appoint a contractor by end of this month to convert the existing warehouse to accommodate another 1,800 pallet spaces. The introduction of LFS system that has been recently added in the Cold-Store was really essential to improve the existing technology from manual to system-driven and it will definitely facilitate the process related to Cold-Store services, for years Union Properties has made innovation and quality the core of its culture that adds value to our projects and services."
Union Properties decided to invest in third party logistics business where they store the goods for multiple customers. With LFS implemented in the cold-store facility, it is perfect solution to improve the operation of storage with continuous movement of pallets from inbound to outbound and the logistics services are fully controlled.
Sandro Wienke, Cold-Store Manager of Cold-Store said: "As a result of the LFS implementation, most of the warehouse movements are quicker and we have achieved good tracking of goods and accurate inventory control. We are confident to further expand our business portfolio through flexible and future-oriented logistics solutions."
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Union Properties:
Union Properties PJSC (UP), one of the United Arab Emirates' leading property investment developers, started as Union Property Private Limited in 1987 and floated as a public limited company in 1993. UP delivers superior and comprehensive range of developments with a project portfolio of some of the most unique landmark commercial, residential and leisure developments in the country, acknowledged internationally.
With more than 28 years of growth, innovation, motivation and attention to detail. UP has an outstanding reputation for professionalism and integrity throughout the UAE, serving public institutions, multinational corporations, the business community and the private sector.
UP's comprehensive range of services include property investments and developments and property management solutions provided through its subsidiaries, which includes Edara, a project management company; ServeU, the specialist facilities management service provider; Thermo, a mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractor; Coldstore, a warehouse facility, The Fitout, an interior and fitout company; EMICOOL, a district cooling company; GMAMCO, the ducting manufacturing company; and Dubai Autodrome, the region's first fully integrated motorsports facility.
With over 24 projects, the company has created a portfolio of iconic landmarks in commercial, residential and leisure developments, from high-rise towers to multi-use complexes and hotels such as: The Control Tower, Green Community®, UPTOWN Mirdiff®, INDEX™, Limestone House™ and MotorCity®. The success of UP is reflected in the company's steady growth accomplished by the commitment and loyal support of over 17,000 employees in all fields. This success is built upon six basic principles forming the company's ethical code; quality, service, innovation, care, trust and diversity.
Ehrhardt + Partner Group in the Middle East
The Ehrhardt + Partner Expert Group is represented by the Ehrhardt + Partner Solutions (EPS) based in Dubai, as well as renowned sales, service, and support partners in Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia among others. It is the goal of the E+P Group to support and considerably advance the implementation of international quality and logistics standards on location in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, and in the Middle East. With their German experts, the corporate group ensures extensive warehousing support and service in this region, as well as proven, professional world-wide project implementation. EPS established an innovative Logistic Solutions Center at Dubai Logistics City. There, interested companies can inform themselves comprehensively about the theme of warehouse logistics and check out how modern warehouses function and how the processes of existing warehouses can be appreciably optimized with the help of innovative technologies like radio frequency, RFID, and Pick-by-Voice. In addition, all warehouse experts based in Germany are informed in detail in the new warehousing technology centre as to how modern, integrated total solutions for warehouses work and how the implementation of these intelligent systems ultimately raises the profits of the user.
Press Contact:
Samaa Kamel
Public Relations Executive
Union Properties
Tel: +971 (4) 806 2471
Email: samaa.kamel@up.ae
Website: www.up.ae
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