In this article, we are going to analyze the main reasons that justify the implementation of sortation systems in your operations. Take a look and found out the ways in which sorters can improve your current productivity level.
- Warning signs
Generally, logistics managers are stressed out by meeting the delivery dates to final clients; therefore, they are not focused on assessing problems in their working place, delaying the process’ analysis and improvement.
Some of the warning signs of a chaotic Distribution Cen
ter are the following:
- Too many operators working at the same time.
- Disorganized processes.
- Overlapped activities.
- Errors in consolidated orders.
- Lack of productivity, operators spend 60% of their time moving from one place to another.
- High intralogistics cost.
- Unsatisfied clients.
- Automated solutions
Once the problem within the Distribution Center is identified, technological solutions are usually implemented. After a detailed analysis, 80% of companies realize that need to improve all areas from supply, where there are thousands of references, to shipping where orders have different destinations.
The most used technologies for boxes’ handling is the Pick to belt, combined with sortation systems.
This means that the WMC or WCS indicates to the operator the products to be placed in conveyors so these can be taken to the sorter, resulting in assortment towers in different levels or areas.
Sorters can be also design in such a way they can be able to sort by order or routes and move the product to the shipping area. Once there, the operator just has to palletize and the order is ready to go. As you can see, this is an excellent process that saves timing and generates an efficient flow from supply to shipping areas.
These are just some of the benefits you can obtain by implementing sortation systems:
- Timing is considerable reduced (man-hours).
- Quick and efficient assortment concepts are created.
- The Distribution Center is prepared for peak seasons.
- Provide certainty and safety to your operations.
- Staff turnovers decrease.
- Errors and returns are eliminated.
- Better work environment.
- High satisfaction level from final clients.
- Profits increase.
Remove form your processes all wastes and over timing of delivery process. Let our representatives to show you the appropriate automation analysis for your company.
