Distribution
Principles for
Direct to
Consumer Order
Fulfillment
Sponsored by:
Presented by:
Jeff Basch / Project Analyst
Dennis Hensen / VP Integrated Systems
Steve Wilson, MBA / Project Analyst
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It’s All About Cubic Space Utilization!
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Topics of Discussion
Inventory
Analysis
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Mechanization
System
Simulation
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6
Picking
Technologies
Zone Routing &
Sortation
WCS &
WMS
Integration
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3
Topic 1 - Mechanization
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Serpentine Pick to Cart System
OVERHEAD PLAN VIEW
Topic 1 - Mechanization
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Storage Media
Industrial Shelving
Shelf-pick Racking
Topic 1 - Mechanization
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Non-Mechanized Facilities
160,000sf Manual Operation
50,000sf Manual Operation
Topic 1 - Mechanization
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Mechanized Pick
Module System
• Conveyables
• Non-Conveyables
Topic 1 - Mechanization
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160,000 sq. ft. Mechanized System
Topic 1 - Mechanization
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50,000 sq. ft. Mechanized System
(Benefits are Scalable)
Topic 1 - Mechanization
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Topic 2 – Inventory Analysis
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Product Cube and Media Application (Conveyables)
Industrial Shelving
Shelf-Pick Racking
Topic 2 – Inventory Analysis
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Picking to Conveyor
Industrial Shelving
Shelf-Pick Racking
Topic 2 – Inventory Analysis
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Product Cube and Media Application
Large Parts Storage
Long Parts Storage
Topic 2 – Inventory Analysis
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SKU Velocity and
Media Application
• Carton Flow
• Pallet Pick/Flow
• Very-Narrow-Aisle
Topic 2 – Inventory Analysis
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SKU Data Manipulation
Pallet Pick
versus
Carton Flow
Topic 2 – Inventory Analysis
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Carton Flow Methodology
Topic 2 – Inventory Analysis
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SKU Data Manipulation (Pallet Pick)
Topic 2 – Inventory Analysis
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SKU Data Manipulation (Carton Flow)
Topic 2 – Inventory Analysis
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Typical Inventory SKU Velocity Curve
Topic 2 – Inventory Analysis
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Inventory Value
Topic 2 – Inventory Analysis
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Topic 3 – Picking Technologies
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Application of Directed Picking Technologies:
• Pick to Paper
• “RF” Pick Using Radio Frequency Guns
• Pick-to-Light
• Voice Pick
Topic 3 – Picking Technologies
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Philosophy of Distribution
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Predictable business process
KISS
Investment protection
Easy to teach (even with turnover)
Keep good employees when you find them
Topic 3 – Picking Technologies
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Paper Pick
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Pick ticket management
Order setup & tracking
No real-time feedback
Requires reading
Exception management
Multi-part form expensive
Slow process
Topic 3 – Picking Technologies
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RF Pick
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Electronic
Most accurate
Immediate feed-back
Multiple screens complicated
Can be used in multiple areas of DC
About the same speed as paper
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Pick to Light
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Lightning Pick
Light Bars
High initial cost
Easy to learn
High speed
Excellent pick quality
Dynamic zoning
Best for fast-pick media
Immediate feedback
Combines well with other
technologies
Topic 3 – Picking Technologies
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Voice Pick
• Similar to RF – 15% faster
• More technical variables
 Voice training
 Voice libraries
• Can be used in many areas
 Receiving
 Put away
 Cycle count
Topic 3 – Picking Technologies
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Productivity Comparisons
Topic 3 – Picking Technologies
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Multi-Capability Systems
Order
Management
Directed Picking
System
Topic 3 – Picking Technologies
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Topic 4 – Routing & Sortation
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Urethane Belt Transfer
Topic 4 – Routing & Sortation
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Wallaby Transfer
Topic 4 – Routing & Sortation
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Narrow Belt Sorter
Topic 4 – Routing & Sortation
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Sliding Shoe Sorter
Topic 4 – Routing & Sortation
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Topic 5 – WCS & WMS Integration
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PC Based Middleware
PLC
Scanner
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Interface PC
PC Based
Can be real time
Can be based off look-up tables
Creates a point of failure
Becoming less common
WMS
Topic 5 – WCS & WMS Integration
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WMS to PLC
Scanner
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PLC
WMS
No interface PC
Single database on server
On the fly updates
Usually requires software package
PLC
WMS
Topic 5 – WCS & WMS Integration
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Topic 6 – System Simulation
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Pure Fishing Elevation
Topic 6 – System Simulation
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Pure Fishing Plan View
Topic 6 – System Simulation
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Pure Fishing Simulation
Topic 6 – System Simulation
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For More Information:
Jeff Basch, email: [email protected]
Dennis Hensen, email: [email protected]
Steve Wilson, email: [email protected]
Website: www.siggins.com
Or visit ProMat 2015 Booth # 4557
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