Case Study - ACshares

ACshares is a leading aviation service provider focused on aircraft maintenance and parts management. Before implementing Modula Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), ACshares relied on traditional bin stacking methods to store and access their electrical parts inventory. This method often led to inefficiencies in locating parts and managing space, which could slow down mechanics assembling planes and other critical processes.

Challenges Faced

• Disorganized Inventory Management: The old system of stacking bins made it difficult to locate parts, causing delays and increased labor for mechanics and inventory staff.
• Time-Consuming Searches: Locating parts often required significant time spent hunting through bins.
• Inefficient Space Utilization: Stacking bins led to suboptimal use of available space in the storage area.

Solution: Modula Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs)

To address these challenges, ACshares introduced Modula VLMs into their operations. The Modula VLM is an automated storage solution that maximizes vertical space while improving the accessibility and management of parts through an intuitive computerized system.

Results Achieved

1. Enhanced Organization and Accessibility
   The Modula VLMs provided ACshares with a more organized approach to inventory storage. As described by a representative, “The Modula is a very great machine that helps with organization for our aviation parts.” Parts are no longer scattered among bins but are systematically arranged and labeled in trays.

2. Efficient Retrieval with Computerized System
   With Modula’s advanced computerized system, mechanics and inventory staff can now enter a part number, and the VLM instantly brings the correct tray to them. This has eliminated the need to search through bins, saving valuable time. The representative highlighted this benefit: “It has the computerized system where you can enter in the parts, and then it brings exactly what you need instead of hunting for them in some type of bin sort.”

3. Improved Space Utilization
   Modula VLMs have drastically improved space efficiency at ACshares by utilizing vertical storage. As noted by the team, “We have saved space. We have saved time. We have done so many great things with this machine.” The streamlined storage solution also contributed to better overall workflow and inventory management practices.

4. Accurate Part Location Tracking
   ACshares implemented a comprehensive labeling system within the Modula VLMs to ensure parts are easily identified. “See how this is tray 13? This is say M113. All of these are, say, M113. To know that it goes on this tray,” explained the representative. This labeling system, combined with the computerized retrieval process, provides precise part location tracking, which was not possible with their previous system.

Conclusion

Since adopting the Modula Vertical Lift Modules, ACshares has experienced a transformative shift in their parts storage and retrieval processes. The integration of this technology has saved the company time, improved organizational efficiency, and maximized space utilization—all of which contribute to a smoother and more effective operation in aviation parts management. The representative concluded, “I can’t think of going back to the old system because we would be stuck in a lot of situations.” This sentiment underscores the impactful role of Modula VLMs in modernizing inventory systems and improving operational workflows.