Achieve picking rates of 1000+/hr with new Dematic RapidPick

by Press Release on 2011-04-10

Dematic has introduced new RapidPick ergonomic split case picking stations capable of increasing operator productivity rates to over 1000 items per hour.

The innovative configuration of the picking stations, which can be set up to process multiple orders concurrently, are tailored to match operators’ individual requirements, including height adjustable operator platforms and work tables. Height and rake adjustable display screens provide simple step-by-step management of the picking process.

The high-resolution screen displays simple, easily understood symbols for order volumes, along with photos of the products to be picked, facilitating fast, accurate and safe order picking. Check weighing can also be integrated to further improve accuracy.

With Dematic’s RapidPick, order fulfilment becomes just like an assembly line, with the stock for orders arriving at precisely the right time and in the correct sequence to fulfil orders as efficiently as possible.

Totes containing stock for orders are retrieved from an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) and transported by conveyors to the workstations. As they enter the workstation, the totes are scanned and a monitor indicates the pick quantity for the tote and order.

For picking stations configured to process multiple orders at a time, Pick to Light (PTL) displays indicate the location and quantity of items required for each of the orders being processed concurrently.

The workstation operator picks the indicated quantity and puts the items into the relevant shipping cartons. When the required quantity of stock has been removed from the tote, the operator is informed that picking for that item is complete. When the operator releases the tote, it will be automatically transported to the next workstation requiring that item, or be returned to the ASRS if no further goods are required.

Further information: Darren Rawlinson, Dematic Pty Limited, 24 Narabang Way, Belrose NSW 2085 Australia. Tel: +61 2 9486 5555. Fax: +61 2 9486 5511. www.dematic.com.au


About Dematic

Dematic is a global leader providing an impressive range of intelligent logistics and materials handling solutions. With a global knowledge network of more than 4,000 highly skilled logistics professionals, Dematic is able to provide its customers a unique perspective in world class materials handling solution design. Our commitment to product and solution R&D combined with manufacturing plants in the US, Europe, China and Australia ensures Dematic has the range and capability to provide reliable, flexible, cost effective solutions globally. Our tremendous track record of success has led to the development and implementation of more than 5,000 world class integrated systems for a customer base including some of the world’s biggest companies. Dematic generates a global business volume of around $1.2 billion.

For more detailed information about Dematic, please refer to www.dematic.com.au.

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