Warehouse Management: viastore systems Offers High Performance Picking System
viastore systems, one of the leading automated material handling and supply chain execution software solutions provider, has developed a new automated storage retrieval system (AS/RS) for high speed picking. Providing up to 40% more efficiency and up to 70% less floor space compared to manual systems
The High Performance Picking System (HPPS) from viastore systems is an intelligent combination of mechanics and software. The HPPS can be integrated into virtually any system design. Through the use of the HPPS, customer orders are picked quickly, efficiently, and ergonomically. This is accomplished for example through the intelligent guidance of the picker and the combined use of efficient warehouse management software and a pick-to-light system.
One distinct competitive advantage is based not only on the fact that the pick faces of the pick-to-light system can be automatically replenished with the required containers, but also that the S/R machine can automatically remove containers and cartons when they are empty, or when there will be no access required for some period of time. Other advantages include the fact that the containers are placed directly in a sloping rack position that allows for a comfortable and highly ergonomic access to the containers during picking, thereby reducing pick cycle times. The HPPS incorporates an S/R machine designed with a carriage that tilts the load-handling device (LHD) to correspond with the slope of the pick channels. The order picker is working based a principle known as "man-to-goods" in a manageable section within the picking area. Through the use of a fully automatic replenishment of parts, the required staging area for material to be picked can be reduced. As many different parts as required are staged in an area as small as possible, and the warehouse management software controls and optimizes the utilization of the system.
About viastore systems
viastore systems provides "Warehousing Efficiency Through Automation" and is a leading global supplier of Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems (AS/RS). North American clients include Cargill Meat Solutions, Continental Teves NA, Gordon Food Service, L'Oreal USA, Ford Motor Corporation, Frito Lay Corporation, Robert Bosch Corporation and Wilsonart International. The company has developed and manufactured all types of Storage/Retrieval (S/R) machines as one of its primary product lines since 1970. Today, viastore is an international corporation with an assembly plant in Germany and branches and subsidiaries in Germany, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States, Israel and Malaysia. A leading global supplier of Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems and supply chain execution products, the company has sales offices in 17 countries, and has implemented systems in more than 20 countries worldwide.
For more information regarding viastore systems, its products or services, visit: www.viastore.com.
SOURCE: viastore systems