The Problem
A package distribution company aimed to improve the tracking and storage of unaccounted-for packages while maximizing use of available space.
The volume of packages requiring storage continued to grow, making it increasingly costly in operator time to trace individual items. Additionally, locating packages for redelivery required manual searches, consuming more than two hours each day.
To Solve For
- What methods can be used to measure and track inventory efficiently to reduce operator time?
- How can inventory be organized for quick and easy access?
- How can valuable warehouse floor space be optimized to accommodate a fluctuating volume of returned or undeliverable packages?
- How can inventory be stored securely, protecting it from environmental factors within the warehouse?
The Solution
More than 1,200 packages are stored within a SILO2 system configured with three columns and two adjacent access openings, which serve as both picking and refilling stations alongside the IRIDE interactive light-directed guidance system.
Upon arrival, each package’s weight and volume are captured by a 3D scanner, which transmits this data to the company’s ERP system. This system is integrated with ICON, the SILO2 management software, which determines the optimal SILO2 location based on the package dimensions. After scanning the barcode, the operator confirms the storage spot, creating a unique address that links the shipment number with the specific SILO2 tray compartment.
The Impact
- Decreased labor picking time, estimated to be over one hour per day per operator
- Decreased picking mistakes
- Automate update and release of inventory, improving efficiency
- Improved customer experience, decreased wait times
- Real-time inventory management
- Packages are kept secure with gated access
- Packages are protected from warehouse dust, dirt, and humidity
Please email us at info@flexspace360.com to learn more about how we can help create more workflow efficiency and decrease dependence on labor.
