en.Wedoany.com Reported - Brazilian agricultural machinery company Stara has inaugurated a new parts distribution center (CD) in Aparecida de Goiânia, Goiás. The center's core feature is the introduction of the AutoStore system, which automates storage and sorting through seven robots, aiming to reduce the response time for agricultural machinery parts supply to just a few hours, preventing field operations from being interrupted while waiting for components.
When agricultural machinery stops working during harvesting or planting due to a missing part, the loss is directly reflected in reduced daylight hours and decreased productivity. Stara's new logistics architecture is designed to address this pain point. The distribution center covers an area of 3,504.95 square meters, with a vertical height of 15 meters, and features 18,144 storage locations distributed across shelves, pallet positions, external yards, and the honeycomb structure of the AutoStore system. The system uses seven integrated robots to perform intelligent movement and rearrangement of inventory, eliminating the need for operators to search for specific codes in long aisles. High-turnover items are automatically placed on the top layer of the honeycomb, and the average time for a robot to present a bin to an operator is just 15 seconds.
The center can accommodate 15,604 different types of parts and is equipped with six loading docks, capable of processing up to 14,000 items per day for shipment. To translate internal efficiency into agility for end dealers, Stara conducted a comprehensive review of its transportation network. According to company Parts Manager Filipe Flores Quincoses, the team mapped and visited 38 transportation companies, ultimately selecting partners that meet the brand's operational and traceability requirements. Meanwhile, warehouse staff received training in smart mobility and technical drawing, while dealer parts managers and buyers in the service area were trained to adapt to the new order dynamics. The data flow integrates digital inventory management with electronic monitoring systems, allowing orders placed at the terminal to be processed immediately at this unit.
Stara's move indicates that cutting-edge technology in agribusiness is extending from direct operational equipment like tractors and planters to backend logistics efficiency. Establishing a robust distribution point in central Brazil helps reduce reliance on long-distance transportation from factories in the south or southeast, enabling growers to receive timely after-sales support during tight harvest windows, ensuring that machine fleets do not shut down due to a lack of replacement parts.
