{"id":4327,"date":"2026-05-12T13:53:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icamonline.eu\/case-studies\/duvel-moortgat-brewery\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T08:42:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T08:42:34","slug":"duvel-moortgat-brewery","status":"publish","type":"case-study","link":"https:\/\/www.icamonline.eu\/en\/case-studies\/duvel-moortgat-brewery\/","title":{"rendered":"Duvel Moortgat Brewery: SILO\u00b2 for spare parts storage, 70% faster picking and zero production downtime"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n At the Puurs-Sint-Amands brewery in Belgium, Duvel Moortgat turned spare parts and tool management from a recurring bottleneck into an operational advantage. By installing SILO\u00b2, a vertical lift module (VLM) with IRIDE pick-to-light guided picking, the brewery cut retrieval times by 70%, accelerated machine changeovers and secured production continuity across its highly automated lines. \n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n \n

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\n 5,000\u20136,000 spare parts and tools stored in 21 m\u00b2 \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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\n Duvel Moortgat<\/span>: continuous production at a global scale\n <\/h2>\n \n
\n Duvel Moortgat is a historic Belgian brewery with an international presence and production running across highly automated lines. Managing multiple formats, frequent line changeovers and seasonal demand peaks requires an internal logistics operation that can respond without delay.
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\u2022 Long picking and refilling times: over 10 minutes for a short list of items
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\n SILO\u00b2: fast, traceable picking for spare parts and tools, guided by IRIDE\n <\/h2>\n \n
\n To optimise production logistics, Duvel Moortgat installed a multi-column VLM, SILO\u00b2 . Configured with 3 storage columns and 144 trays, the system concentrates spare parts and tool inventory into just 21 m\u00b2 by making full use of vertical space.
\r\nThe picking and refilling stations are equipped with IRIDE, the ICAM’s smart picking device, which guides the operator to the exact position and quantity to retrieve, reducing both errors and picking time. Integration with ICAM’s ICON software and the company’s management system enables digital pick-list management and real-time stock traceability.
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    \n \u201370% picking time\n <\/h3>\n \n

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