The Case for Automation
Automation can help increase the productivity of an existing workforce by as much as 46%.
Learn MoreConveyance systems have multiple options to divert orders, boxes, and pallets to other lines. These can be Right Angle Transfer (RAT), 30-45 degree wheel diverts, shoe sort diverts, and more. Many conveyance systems will have high speed sortation systems, multiple curves and corners, inclines or declines, or upward and downward spirals.
Over the years smart manufacturing has transformed the industry. Many companies are now equipping conveyor belts with smart technology. Smart technology allows the conveyance system to communicate with other machines in the DC and uses a system of sensors to make automated decisions. These are usually communicated via:
This technology can be used to increase Order Accuracy by using logic to divert orders to a Quality Assurance (QA) system either by limits set in the system or by a % of orders you want audited. The system can also be used to divert orders at the end of the line to sort outbound orders to certain doors or zones within the facility.
It is vital to consult with your Advanced Intralogistics team when looking at conveyance options as there are many different technologies and choosing the wrong one can be detrimental. The more data that can be provided as far as case, orders, or pallet dimensions or volumes and 5-year growth plan will ensure that the system is designed to handle growth.
Automation can help increase the productivity of an existing workforce by as much as 46%.
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