KEC Device
Gumi Smart Logistics Center, South Korea
12%
Lower logistics costs
90%
Less inventory time
KRW 1.5M
Labor savings per month
0
Inventory errors
As a trusted system integrator in South Korea, ZIN Corporation played a pivotal role in bringing this smart logistics transformation to life. With deep expertise in automation planning and implementation, ZIN Corporation partnered with Hai Robotics to deliver a customized solution that meets the high standards of KEC Device and the SMEs they serve.
KEC Device
KEC Device, a key player in Korea’s semiconductor and electronics ecosystem, serves both as a manufacturer and the operator of the Gumi Smart Logistics Center, a government-backed initiative designed to modernize supply chains for regional SMEs. Facing mounting pressure from shorter lead times, increasing SKUs, and workforce constraints, KEC led the transformation of a former factory into a smart, shared logistics hub — powered by HaiPick System 1.
The center now supports over 30 SMEs, including major electronics and materials companies such as SK Siltron and Shinyoung Electronics, delivering modern warehousing services for precision-driven industries like semiconductors, electronic components, and specialty materials.
Before automation, KEC’s warehouse operations — like many SME-driven facilities — were heavily manual and increasingly unsustainable in a high-mix, fast-moving industry. Key challenges included:
- Manual Management: Paper-based inventory records and low-level shelving created delays, errors, and inefficiencies.
- Limited Storage Capacity: The existing warehouse layout couldn’t scale to meet growing volume or SKU diversity.
- Low Throughput: Manual workflows capped daily throughput at just 700 totes per hour, insufficient for multi-tenant operations.
- Human Errors: Frequent picking and inventory mismatches impacted order accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Labor Dependency: Manual reconciliation of inventory took operators 2+ hours per day, creating unnecessary labor costs.
To address these challenges and enable scalable shared services, KEC partnered with ZIN Corporation and Hai Robotics to deploy HaiPick System 1, an Autonomous Case-handling Robot (ACR) solution optimized for high-density storage, rapid tote handling, and real-time inventory control.
- Warehouse Area: 7,769 square meters
- Automation Area: 400 square meters
- Shelving Height: 4.25 meters
- Robots: 3 ACRs
- Workstations: 1 inbound workstation and 3 outbound workstations
- Storage Capacity: Accommodating 3,820 storage locations
- Outbound Efficiency: 78 totes/hour
- Integrated Software: Black box, integrated with WMS
Since implementation, HaiPick System 1 has helped KEC and SMEs unlock significant performance improvements and cost savings:
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2× Storage Density: Maximized vertical space and doubled capacity without the need to expand the facility footprint.
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Over 2× Throughput: Increased processing capacity from 700 to 1,500 totes per hour with just 2–3 operators.
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Labor Efficiency: Streamlined inventory work from 2 hours to 10 minutes per day and saved over 1.5 million KRW in monthly labor costs per tenant.
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Inventory Accuracy: Reduced inventory mistakes to zero in the past three months by eliminating manual recordkeeping and errors.
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Cost Savings: Achieved logistics cost reductions of 10–20%, with one facility user reporting a 12% drop within six months.
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System Integration & Visibility: Connected to WMS and real-time environment monitoring for temperature, humidity, and inventory tracking, especially suitable for companies managing sensitive products like semiconductors and electronics.
“Smart logistics isn’t just about speed — it’s about eliminating errors, reducing labor dependency, and enabling smarter decisions through accurate, real-time data.”
— Jongsoo Lee, CEO, KEC Device
“Within just six months of adopting the system, we reduced our logistics costs by approximately 12%.”
— Operations Manager, Automotive Parts Manufacturer
“We used to spend two hours a day manually recording inventory. Now it takes less than 10 minutes.”
— Warehouse Supervisor, Materials Company
“We're saving over 1.5 million KRW in labor costs every month.”
— Plant Director, Materials Company
“Before using the smart logistics center, we had 4–5 inventory issues per month. In the past three months, we’ve had zero.”
— Quality Manager, Automation Components Supplier