Maximized storage space with modular mezzanine floors: GMS Systems delivers expanded capacity
GMS Systems Shapes the Future of South Africa's Warehouses
GMS Systems, a leading supplier of materials handling equipment and custom-built mezzanine flooring systems, is revolutionising the warehouses that power South Africa's supply chains. With over 25 years of experience, the company has delivered infrastructure to clients across the globe, including the UK, US, Middle East, and South Africa [1].
Every solution offered by GMS Systems is tailored to the clients' specific needs. This approach has proven particularly beneficial in the retail sector, where the company's major focus lies, extending into the e-commerce, manufacturing, and automotive sectors [1].
In the e-commerce market, which is rapidly growing in South Africa, GMS Systems offers practical, scalable, and modular infrastructure. Their mezzanine flooring systems can be incrementally expanded as businesses grow, allowing for more products to be stored per square metre [1]. This flexibility is crucial in accommodating the rapid inventory turnover and expansion typical of e-commerce logistics.
The company's modular designs enable e-commerce warehouses to adapt quickly to changing storage requirements, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting higher throughput of orders [1]. GMS Systems has demonstrated this capability in a significant project in Saudi Arabia, where they manufactured, supplied, and installed a six-level high industrial lift at a big retailer [1].
Moreover, GMS Systems' solutions are not limited to small-scale operations. The company offers scalable warehouse infrastructure solutions, ranging from entry-level mechanised systems to multi-tier mezzanine expansions [1]. This versatility allows businesses to optimise vertical space and increase storage without the need for costly relocation or expansion of warehouse footprints.
GMS Systems' competitive edge lies in their modular designs, fast turnaround, flexibility, and local manufacturing. The company's offering includes a Cape Town-based manufacturing facility and a skilled workforce [1]. Additionally, GMS Systems has established ties with a Chinese robotics vendor, positioning itself to address the growing demand for robotics and full automation in the retail sector [1].
Retailers have been slow to adopt robotics and full automation, but GMS Systems is prepared to address this as demand increases. The company's COO, Jan Tukker, emphasises the compact solutions designed to optimise warehouse space [1]. These solutions allow for more products to be stored per square metre, a crucial factor in the e-commerce market where space is at a premium.
In conclusion, GMS Systems caters to South Africa's e-commerce sector by offering modular, multi-tier mezzanine options tailored to increasing storage needs, enhancing warehouse space utilisation without extensive new construction, delivering scalable solutions that grow with the business, and supporting efficient order fulfilment processes required by online retail growth [1]. As retail continues to evolve and scale, GMS Systems is shaping the warehouses that will power South Africa's future supply chains.
- GMS Systems, with its expertise in the manufacturing industry, provides tailor-made infrastructure solutions for clients across various sectors including retail, e-commerce, and automotive.
- In the growing e-commerce market of South Africa, GMS Systems offers scalable and modular warehouse infrastructure, enabling businesses to store more products efficiently and expand as needed.
- The versatility of GMS Systems' solutions allows for quick adaptation to changing storage requirements, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting higher order throughput.
- To cater to the increasing demand for robotics and full automation in the retail sector, GMS Systems has established ties with a Chinese robotics vendor, positioning itself at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry.
