BG POUCH SYSTEM ITEM SORTATION AND SEQUENCING LOGISTIC SYSTEMS

LESS TOUCH, LOW COST MULTI-USE SORTATION To handle rising demand from e-commerce, fulfilment centres and distribution centres are using overhead pouch sortation to achieve omni-channel fulfillment and increased operational flexibility. Using a BG Pouch System installed in unused overhead space, single items can be buffered, sorted and sequenced to automate the order handling and returns processes with a capacity of 10,000 items/hour per sortation module. The combination of benefits enables the logistics operators to achieve handling with very few manual item touches, a higher throughput and very...

Management System (WMS). Items which are not sold after a few days can be returned easily to shelf storage as part of an automatic housekeeping process which is run during low throughput periods. Handling peaks can be flattened by using the pouch system for predictive picking of items before the days of peak demand. In this process, items which are pre-picked before a promotion or sale can be buffered individually in pouches inside the system. The moment the WMS registers a sale, the relevant items are moved from the buffer and immediately sorted for packing. > Simplified process reduces touches...

EXTENDED ITEM HANDLING CAPABILITIES From random to perfect order in three steps Each standard BG Pouch System module can be configured to provide minimal touch for order fulfillment and returns handling within a single system. The BEUMER AutoDrop functionality further enhances this by automating the unloading process, ensuring gentle product handling and reducing the number of touches even further. The BG Pouch System provides a dynamic buffer that works as a scalable interim storage. The dynamic buffer can also be used as support for the picking systems to reduce handling peaks. SORTING FOR...

STREAMLINED RETURNS The returns process can be significantly simplified by using the dynamic buffer to handle returned items. The process eliminates the need for each item to go back into storage to be re-picked and transferred to shipping. After being checked and labelled, the returned item is placed directly into a pouch. The pouch system, becomes interim storage so that any single item can be released immediately for order fulfillment. The processed items and data are controlled and optimised with the seamless integration of the Warehouse Management System (WMS), the BEUMER Warehouse Control...

To support higher productivity and simplify work processes, the BG Pouch System is based on a strong ergonomic design. The ability of the BG Pouch System to buffer, sort and sequence provides the operational flexibility to move operators to work on different processes. The staff will benefit by working across a more varied range of tasks and the logistics operators can optimise the use of staff. This level of flexibility could allow items for peaks to be picked in the morning for packing in the afternoon or during periods of low demand. The workstations are designed to provide maximum comfort...

before the system is delivered onto the site for installation. The PLC system is equally modular and require minimal on-site configuration. Emulation of the full system ensures that all processes are tested before delivery and installation. The use of the same components throughout the pouch system supports fast assembly and also reduces the cost of maintenance once the system is in operation. The innovative contactless magnetic drive delivers a number of operational advantages that help to lower maintenance requirements and increase the lifetime of the system. The magnetic drive also controls...

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