Pick-n-Go. This flexible order picking system
streamlines any order fulfillment process for
higher picking productivity and significantly
reduced operating expenses. The Pick-n-Go system seamlessly integrates with existing warehouse management systems and established
processes, and is easily adapted to satisfy specific application needs.
Where other automated order picking systems are costly and require a completely overhauled order handling and storage process and significantly expanded warehouse size, Pick-n-Go works in the context of the existing distribution center environment with existing hardware and infrastructure, according to the company. All
users need to do is automate forklifts from their existing forklift supplier with the Pick-n-Go vehicle automation kit, and connect that with the warehouse management system and a Pick-by-Voice solution.
With Pick-n-Go, the picker simply follows the forklift step by step, effectively eliminating all non-productive activities such as jumping on and off forklifts or fetching
empty pallets. Not only will this result in up to 100 percent higher picking productivity, but it can also reduce picking mistakes and potential damage to goods, pallets,
and racks, the manufacturer says. (Kollmorgen, www.pick-n-go.com)
Cool and calculating: Glacier Computer unveils a new line of rugged handheld computers through a partnership with M3 Mobile. The M3 Series handheld computers are
designed with many of the same attributes as Glacier’s Everest Series of vehicle-mount-ed computers, such as rugged construction and complete configuration flexibility.
The M3 Series includes a variety of ultra light and durable models. Weighing less
than 12 ounces, these handheld computers have been drop-tested from 5 feet and
sealed to an IP65 rating. (Glacier Computer, www.glaciercomputer.com)
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Visual view: Tecsys Inc., a supply chain management software company, introduces
EliteSeries 8 Visual Logistics, a software solution
that enables customers to streamline putaway,
picking, and packing, and achieve higher levels
of order accuracy and fill rates.
With EliteSeries Visual Logistics, workers are
instructed visually and can instantaneously
associate an image with what they need to do.
This enables workers to perform more complex
tasks faster, with less mental fatigue and fewer
errors. Workers can access critical information
to make faster decisions and accelerate their
work flows, particularly in environments where
literacy is an issue.
With visual communications, language is no
longer a hindrance, as one visual represents all
languages. The visual provides specific instructions as to which items to pick or put away, along
with the correct location. It also provides detail as
to what the item looks like, using a picture or
illustration of the product and/or its location.
(Tecsys, www.tecsys.com)
Pull here: Eagle Tugs has introduced the 2010
Eagle RTT- 12, an electric tugger for material
handling applications in the warehousing, just-in-time assembly, manufacturing, and food and
beverage processing industries. Designed to
reduce the number of forklifts needed within a
facility, the RTT- 12 offers tight maneuverability
in 8-foot aisles while towing. Its caster-steered
trailers provide a tight turn radius. It features a
combination stand-up and sit-down operation
as well as an ergonomically designed operator’s
compartment.
The tugger also offers a battery with opportunity rapid charging that allows it to operate in
three-shift facilities. (Eagle Tugs, www.eagle-tugs.com)
Order up: Activant Solutions Inc. has unveiled
the latest version of Activant Business Analyzer.
This software makes bookings information and
other data available to distributors and allows
them to analyze the orders placed on a given day.
It also allows distributors to track changes to existing orders based on the original order date or the
date of the modification as compared to the
promised date, providing even more flexibility in
analysis related to their customer performance.
Purchasing managers can view purchasing
order history to analyze the purchases made
over time. The solution allows them to view
which suppliers are being used, the trending of
the purchases by item class, and other pertinent
historical information related to purchases.
(Activant Solutions Inc., www.distribution.acti-vant.com)
