It is currently impossible to compete in the environment distribution centers if the right technology is not held.
It is currently impossible to compete in the environment distribution centers if the right technology is not held.
Here are some factors that will help you stay competitive in the market and gradually automate your DC:
1.- Software
It is essential to have a proper platform to interconnect business intelligence to your operation. Various applications and platforms must integrate to display the key points and assertively address the most important processes in your business.
Remember that optimal software should offer various functions:
- Management of the supply chain
- General Administration Packages
- Warehouse Management
- Management operations within the DC
2.- Automated warehouses
There are different types of automated warehouses, from AS / RS, and shuttles to vertical carousels. All have in common the fact of storing large stocks, whether of items, cases, pallets, etc. Also they take control in real time and fulfill orders.
According to the specific need, the ideal type of technology for your company is selected.
3.- Sorters or classifiers
Many operations require sorting large volumes of products, either to form specific orders or to differentiate various types of products.
The sorters used in distribution centers usually handle cases and can be of various types, like crossbelt, tilt tray or shoesorter.
Sorter types are selected according to the characteristics and flow of moving products. The sorter suitable for your operation will require the expertise and support that a solid company can provide; is a specialized component, like software and automated warehouses.
Remember that the sorters can be downloaded directly to trucks, according to your operating permits.
4.- Selection systems by light and voice
These systems allow fulfill orders using shelves arrays with luminous indicators of display type (Pick to Light), where precise instructions are displayed to an operator to configure orders.
Similarly, the process can be guided by voice (Pick to voice). Orders are sent by the client to a computer that is disposed within the operational area and serves to monitor the entire operation.
5.- AGV’s
The AGV’s are vehicles automatically guided through tape or laser. They allow to automate different types of operations, such as order fulfillment itself, or loading and unloading of pallets; also feed and un-feed of storage racks. They are several types of vehicles according to your specific needs.
As you can see, without the right tools is not possible to survive in such a competitive environment. In GIEICOM it is created, installed and is offered support to your system, combining the above technologies and others as required by your company. If you want free consultation, click here.
