DC Velocity - September 2012

Yard management system: Exotrac’s YardTrac lite provides a yard management system (YMS) based on the Android smart phone. YardTrac lite is a software-as-a-service product that provides real-time information on the cloud. Users pay a monthly subscription fee for the service.

YardTrac lite provides a cost-effective system for businesses that aren’t large enough for a major rollout, according to Exotrac. (Exotrac, www.exotrac.com)

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Tray sorter: The Reliable Sorting Unit (RSU) Tray Sorter from integrator W&H Systems Inc. is designed to quickly and gently deliver merchandise to shipping cartons or pack-out stations.

The RSU Sorter features tilted carrying trays that travel on an enclosed track conveyor.

Items are inducted onto the trays either manually or automatically and then are conveyed to their destination. To improve productivity, the sorter presents the trays to the induction area in a horizontal position. The trays are then later tilted for sorta-tion. At the predefined sort points, doors open on the carrying trays to discharge the product.

Items gently slide from the trays to their proper chute or directly into their shipping carton.

The standard RSU model has a maximum speed of 120 feet per minute and is capable of handling up to 5,320 trays per hour per induction area. The RSUHS – High Speed can process up to 8,640 trays per hour.

Multiple induction areas can be added to increase system throughput for both RSU models. Custom trays are available to hold products of a variety of shapes and sizes.

According to the company, the system can provide a durable, low-cost, and accurate method for sorting a wide range of products. Clients can use the W&H Systems RSU Sorter to sort small to medium-sized cartons, totes, polybags, envelopes, and individual items such as flat apparel, accessories, footwear, books, CDs, pharmaceuticals, direct mail, auto parts, and linens.

The RSU can be configured to match specific application needs. At the same time, it also possesses a simple design that requires minimal upfront investment and annual maintenance costs, says W&H Systems. (W&H Systems Inc., www.whsystems.com)

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Warehouse management system: Accellos has released a new version of its warehouse management system: AccellosOne Warehouse Version 6. 4. AccellosOne Warehouse is a suite of warehouse management software designed for warehouses with 200 to 300 workers.

Version 6. 4 offers advanced work-center functionality, an extensible hold code system for increased traceability, and advanced reporting systems. Accellos has improved the technology’s shipping workflow and wave labels. The solution also provides integrated order consolidation and document imaging.