In the aforementioned logistics park case, the speed issue of the freight elevator was exposed during the operational phase, but such efficiency bottlenecks are often merely the external manifestations of deeper planning and management problems.
From single-device thinking to the absence of system planning
R1: "One Mock Exam" must be translated as the first mock examination. In the early stages of many logistics park constructions, freight elevators were still configured as "single-point equipment," meeting only basic load parameters but lacking systematic calculations for the overall logistics rhythm. Floor distribution, turnover frequency, and loading/unloading rhythms were not incorporated into a unified model, resulting in a disconnect between elevator performance and actual operational needs. Even if the equipment itself met standards, it struggled to support high-intensity operations.
Insufficient redundancy amplifies operational risks
To control investment costs, some projects compress redundant configurations in vertical transportation design, installing only a single main freight elevator per functional zone. Once peak periods occur or temporary maintenance arises, the logistics chain is immediately disrupted, leading to manual detours, waiting delays, and a rapid decline in overall efficiency. This type of risk stems not from equipment failure but from structural decision-making errors.
Data gaps lead to delayed adjustments
The prolonged lack of data tracking on the operation status of freight elevators is also a key reason why efficiency issues are difficult to address promptly. Without quantitative analysis of single-transport duration, waiting time, and failure frequency, management often has to passively rectify problems only after concentrated complaints arise, missing the optimal window for improvement.
Incorporate freight elevators into the operational decision-making system
An increasing number of mature parks are beginning to regard freight elevators as critical nodes in their logistics systems. During the planning phase, they incorporate simulation calculations, and in the operational phase, they combine data monitoring with dynamic scheduling. By optimizing the system rather than repeatedly modifying equipment, they enhance overall turnover efficiency.
If you are planning a logistics park project or have encountered efficiency limitations during operation, feel free to contact us. We can evaluate more reasonable elevator and operational solutions at the system level to avoid costly post-event remediation.