Convenience Store Distribution
Core Mark International, a distributor of goods to the convenience store industry, needed to increase throughput and accuracy, while reducing operational costs on their order picking and shipping line. As the supplier of automation controls for over 15 years, for all locations coast to coast, Systems Automated had long been a proponent of automating the sequential merging of totes from several picking locations throughout the distribution facility. By placing bar code scanners on each of the incoming lines coupled with the development of a customized merge routine, Systems Automated was able to maximize throughput, eliminate this repetitive task thus saving payroll costs, and provided a tracking record for order delivery verification. With a ROI of less than 1 year, the original installation 8 years ago proved so successful that it is now the standard for all new distribution centers and has been retrofitted into several existing facilities for Core Mark International.
Retail Garment Distribution
Nordstrom, the world recognized leader in customer service for the retail garment industry, needed a flexible and robust sortation control system for their network of distribution centers. Turning to Systems Automated for a solution, this collaborative effort has proven successful for Nordstrom and has led to several enhancements in the SP3D.net sortation controller. Real time data exchange, customizable reporting and alarming notification are just a few of the benefits being realized at all Nordstrom distribution centers.
Computer Hardware and Software Distribution
Ingram-Micro, the nation’s largest computer hardware and software distributor needed a partner who could respond quickly to this rapidly evolving industry. By teaming with Systems Automated, several distribution centers nationwide were designed and brought on line in 3 years. The flexibility of the original design proved critical as the industry changed from one of fewer large customers to today’s world of internet single item ordering and third party order fulfillment.
Rainbird Sprinkler Manufacturing
When Rainbird needed to increase automation for the assembly of a new line of pop-up sprinklers, they chose to call on Systems Automated. By bringing our material handling expertise to the project we were able to implement improvements that increased throughput and sped up the ROI.
Hunter Commercial Sprinkler Work In Process
The increase volume of parts transfer between manufacturing and assembly required an automated conveyor for consolidation of work in process materials. Maximum space utilization and operator ergonomics was achieved by utilizing automated transfers and zoned conveyor control. Increased throughput and lower labor costs were the result of the approach implemented by Systems Automated.
Cosmetics Order Processing and Distribution
Philosophy Cosmetics experienced tremendous growth with the addition of large distribution channels. This required a more labor efficient operation while accommodating the increase volume. Implementation was required immediately and Philosophy personnel available to assist in the integration were in short supply. Systems Automated was able to develop and implement an automated weighing, labeling and sortation system, with on site start up achieved in less than 1 week. By utilizing the existing interface software which was in place and familiar to the IT and operations department to create labels, increased work load on the IT department was at an absolute minimum. The easy to use and adapt software has proven to be reliable and flexible, assuring Philosophy has the right system to accommodate their future growth.
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