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OPTIMIZING THIS GLOBAL ONLINE RETAILER’S FULFILLMENT CENTER WITH EDGE COMPUTING

Snapshot: A global online retailer optimized data use by implementing powerful
and lasting edge solutions from Rittal right on the warehouse floor.

At the Heart of Every Fulfillment Center: Automation

For online retailers, fast and reliable order fulfillment is the key component
to building consistency and customer loyalty. Quick delivery coupled with broad
product availability is exactly how one Rittal customer, a top online retailer,
built a global business. With centers ranging in size from 500,000 to 1.5
million square feet, the company’s automation systems at the heart of its
numerous fulfillment facilities are crucial. These sophisticated, IP-enabled
automation systems communicate with routers, sensors, and devices throughout the
facility to coordinate all stages of order fulfillment.

COMPONENTS

The Challenge: Protecting and Extending the Life of Valuable Components

Many large-scale fulfillment centers operate using edge computing, meaning the
data is stored and processed as close as possible to where it is needed. To
facilitate the movement of data for real-time decision making, this particular
Rittal customer needed to house some of its sensitive IT equipment on the
warehouse floor. This harsh environment exposes equipment to dust and other
contaminants while climate control is a challenge. When cooling units from two
different Rittal competitors were not meeting this online retailer’s needs, they
turned to Rittal. Before long, they standardized a complete Rittal system that
combined protection from contaminants with a self-contained cooling system, the
Blue e+.



The Rittal Solution

By providing a purpose-built IT infrastructure solution, Rittal ensured lasting
efficiency for the global online retailer within the fulfillment center. The
security of a strong enclosure platform and remote monitoring with the efficient
cooling of the Blue e+ climate control made for a winning solution.

Innovative Hybrid Cooling Technology with the Rittal Blue e+

The Rittal Blue e+ cooling units provide cooling output that is always exactly
the amount needed at the time. Not only is energy consumption far less than with
conventional technology, but the improved cooling leads to longer service life
of the components inside the enclosure and the cooling unit itself. The Blue e+
achieves this by using an innovative hybrid process that relies on parallel
cooling circuits working together based on temperature difference, while an
integral heat pipe dissipates heat from the enclosure as soon as the ambient
temperature falls below the set point for passive climatization. Active
climatization is achieved via the compressor’s cooling circuit with
speed-controlled components for demand-based cooling.

A Purpose-Built Complete System

To meet the needs of this global company, Rittal created a purpose-built system,
including dedicated part numbers, that allows them to order new installations
from designated global ordering points to be installed at their fulfillment
centers around the world. Rittal’s standardized approach, which ships fully
integrated, allows the customer to get up and running quickly in any country.

“The system is streamlined and efficient for them,” explained George Correira,
IT Key Account Manager at Rittal. “They wanted a solution that is well built,
well designed, robust, and reliable. They’ve been our customer for a decade.
During that time, they have tested other systems, but they stick with Rittal
because of the efficiency and reliability that we deliver.”



Superior Energy Efficiency

Like most large companies today, this customer has aggressive sustainability
goals, which Rittal’s climate control products help them meet. Rittal’s Blue e+
units deliver superior energy savings, and when managing large fulfillment
centers with complex infrastructures, the energy efficiency delivered by the
units contributes significantly to the bottom line.

“Blue e+ has been shown to provide up to 75 percent energy savings,” said
Correira. “And they’ve reported back to us that the performance and reliability
of the system are in line with what was predicted.”

In addition, this online retailer has installed redundant systems within each
facility, greatly reducing the risk of downtime. Each fulfillment center has two
complete and identical Rittal solutions installed to ensure that the center can
continue managing orders 24/7.

IoT Features Enable Remote Monitoring

By offering the IoT module to the customer’s Blue e+ units, Rittal helps the
customer centralize monitoring and control. Although the IoT modules are not
performing mission-critical functions at the control level, the retailer is able
to use the data they provide for predictive insight into system performance and
future requirements. In addition, the customer has partnered with Rittal for
maintenance of these systems. Rittal’s service programs offer tailored solutions
to support its customers’ businesses. Rittal Service guarantees regional
proximity of service technicians and fast response times to meet immediate needs
and minimize expensive downtime.

“With the service program, we ensure our equipment operates efficiently and
effectively,” added Correira. “They have less to worry about and they save
money.”

The Results

The implementation of Rittal's edge solutions has optimized the online
retailer's fulfillment operations. The purpose-built IT infrastructure,
featuring the innovative Blue e+ cooling units, has significantly reduced energy
consumption, extended component life, and streamlined the deployment of new
installations globally while redundant systems and superior energy efficiency
minimized downtime risk and aligned with the customer's sustainability goals.

Contact Rittal to Optimize Your Business’ Warehouse Operations

Contact Rittal today for more information on how Rittal's superior edge
solutions can transform your warehouse operations, streamline IT infrastructure,
and enhance energy efficiency. Our dedicated team will listen to your unique
requirements to deliver solutions that maximize both efficiency and reliability
while creating a system that bolsters your sustainability efforts.

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