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Improving Processes and Results
Vertical automation storage machines provide an efficient and space-saving solution for warehouse storage by utilizing vertical space, which is often underutilized in traditional storage systems. These machines, such as vertical lift modules (VLMs) and vertical carousels, automate the storage and retrieval process, offering several key benefits.
By storing items vertically, these systems significantly increase storage density, allowing warehouses to store more inventory in the same footprint. This is particularly beneficial in environments with limited floor space. Advanced software manages and tracks inventory, quickly locating and retrieving items, which reduces the time spent searching for and picking products. This leads to faster order fulfillment and increased productivity.
Fulfillment
Automation reduces the need for manual labor, minimizing the physical strain on workers and decreasing the likelihood of injuries. Fewer employees are required to manage the same amount of inventory, resulting in significant labor cost savings. Integrated barcode scanners and inventory control software ensure accurate tracking and retrieval of items, reducing errors in picking and improving overall inventory management, leading to fewer discrepancies and better customer satisfaction.
Vertical storage systems are highly flexible and scalable, allowing customization with various accessories, such as totes, bins, and drawers, to accommodate different types and sizes of items. They can also easily integrate with existing warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and other automation technologies, including robots. By bringing items directly to the operator at an ergonomic height, these systems streamline workflow and reduce the time spent walking and searching for products, thereby improving overall warehouse efficiency and speeding up the order fulfillment process.
Overall, vertical automation storage machines provide a comprehensive solution for warehouses looking to optimize their storage capacity, improve operational efficiency, reduce labor costs, and enhance inventory accuracy.
Software Solutions
Integrating Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems enhances warehouse operations significantly:
Key Benefits
- Real-time data for accurate inventory levels and locations
- Automated workflows for faster order picking, replenishment, and inventory counting
- Error reduction by minimizing picking and placing mistakes
- Maximized storage with efficient space utilization
- Enhanced productivity through seamless information flow and quicker decision-making
- Faster order processing with improved order prioritization and picking speed
- Comprehensive reporting for better decision-making
- Enhanced compliance with complete audit trails and accountability
- Reduced labor costs by lowering reliance on manual labor
- Scalability to easily adapt to business growth
Overall, VLM and WMS/ERP integration boosts efficiency, accuracy, and productivity, leading to a more streamlined and profitable warehouse operation.
Pick-to-Light and Put-to-Light
Pick to Light (PTL) and Put to Light (PTL) systems enhance order fulfillment accuracy and efficiency in warehouses.
Pick to Light activates when an order is initiated, illuminating lights on racks to guide pickers to the item locations. Pickers see the quantities displayed on light modules, pick the items, and confirm by pressing a button, turning off the lights. This system increases accuracy, improves speed, and enhances productivity.
Put to Light activates for sorting tasks. Lights indicate where items should be placed, and operators follow these visual cues to place items correctly. They confirm placements by pressing a button, turning off the lights. This system improves sorting accuracy, increases efficiency, and enhances organization.
These systems are commonly used in order fulfillment, kitting, and replenishment, streamlining operations, reducing errors, and boosting productivity in warehouses.
Customer Testimonial & Case Study
“Implementing the Vertical Lift Module has drastically improved our storage efficiency and retrieval speed. The automated system streamlined our operations, reduced manual handling, and boosted productivity. Integration with our inventory system was seamless, and the safety features enhanced workplace ergonomics. Highly recommended for optimizing storage operations.”
