GIEICOM Mar 8, 2021 8:20:19 PM 6 min read

How to achieve high productivity in a e-Commerce Distribution Center?

 

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When we talk about e-Commerce, we know that the level of speed and precision with which our Distribution Center operates plays an extremely important role in the quality of the service we offer to the consumer.

For this reason, today we will talk about the most recommended technologies that you can implement within your DC so that your operations have a performance with maximum productivity. 

Specialized technologies for CEDIS e-Commerce

Whether your company is oriented to a marketplace business model (Amazon, Mercado Libre, etc.) or to the department division, when handling a large volume of SKUs, the best type of technologies you can incorporate to automate your DC are the following:

1. 3D Mobile robots 

The 3D mobile robots comprise a unique storage and order preparation system, which is developed mainly for the e-Commerce, Retail and Logistics Operators industries. This technology provides an unmatched degree of flexibility and scalability.

 2. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

 Autonomous mobile robots or AMRs are robots that have the ability to move autonomously thanks to the artificial intelligence mechanisms incorporated in their system, favoring a safe and efficient order preparation process under a completely safe environment for operators.

 3. Shuttle Rack M

The Shuttle Rack M is a fast, vehicle-type AS / RS designed to provide storage and sorting functions by group or by specific sequence. This system allows handling cartons and trays.

All these technologies are Good to person solutions that, in addition to providing high productivity, provide a high storage density for small items that characterize e-Commerce DC.

In this way, the benefits that we can highlight from this set of solutions are:

  • Space saving: Up to 95% of floor space, optimizing storage areas by occupying the dead spaces in height that could be had in the Distribution Center. 
  • 9% picking accuracy 
  • Workforce optimization 
  • 96% operational ergonomics

What do you think? Would you like to know more about how to implement these cutting-edge technologies in your Distribution Center? 

At G.I.Eicom we want to help you!

We have been designing and implementing the most advanced intralogistics automation solutions on the market for more than 35 years, which boost the competitiveness of our clients' Distribution Centers.

Contact us so that one of our specialists can help you find the best option for your needs!

 

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